Jul 10, 2026
Understanding Lightning Performance Studies for Power Systems
Engineering Lightning Analysis for Transmission and Substation Systems
Lightning doesn't need a direct strike to create reliability challenges. From insulation stress and flashover risk to equipment exposure and system disturbances, lightning can affect transmission and substation performance in ways that are not always obvious.
Join Commonwealth Protection and System Studies Engineer Kitt Connor, P.E. for an educational webinar that explains how engineers evaluate lightning performance and use study results to support practical transmission and substation design decisions.
This session is designed for utility leaders, project managers, buyers, and technical teams who want a clearer understanding of how lightning studies help reduce risk, improve reliability, and support long-term asset performance.
Register now to reserve your spot.
What You'll Learn
- How lightning physics affects transmission and substation assets
- How lightning studies support insulation, shielding, grounding, and reliability decisions
- How engineers use data, models, and study results to evaluate system performance
- How transient analysis and engineering judgment guide mitigation strategies
- Practical approaches to improving long-term power system reliability
Who Should Attend?
- Utility leaders and operations managers
- Project managers and engineering managers
- Transmission and substation engineers
- Asset management professionals
- Power system planners
- Utility consultants and technical decision makers
Why Attend?
Lightning-related issues can lead to outages, equipment damage, and unexpected reliability concerns. Understanding how engineers analyze lightning behavior helps utilities make informed infrastructure, maintenance, and investment decisions.
Whether you're responsible for system reliability, project delivery, or capital planning, this webinar provides practical insight into the engineering studies and design considerations that support resilient power systems.
Register today for this complimentary webinar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a lightning performance study?
A lightning performance study evaluates how lightning events may affect transmission lines, substations, and other power system assets. Engineers use these studies to assess insulation performance, flashover risk, equipment exposure, and overall system reliability.
Why are lightning studies important?
Lightning is a common cause of transmission and substation disturbances. Understanding how lightning interacts with power system infrastructure helps utilities make informed design, maintenance, and reliability decisions.
Is this webinar technical?
The webinar includes engineering concepts but is designed to be approachable for utility leaders, project managers, buyers, and technical professionals. Attendees will gain practical insights without needing specialized expertise in transient analysis.
Who should attend?
This webinar is ideal for utility leaders, project managers, engineers, planners, asset managers, consultants, and anyone involved in transmission and substation system performance.
What topics will be covered?
Attendees will learn about lightning physics, transmission and substation impacts, insulation considerations, grounding and shielding concepts, performance studies, transient behavior, and engineering strategies used to improve reliability.
How can lightning studies improve reliability?
Lightning studies help engineers identify vulnerabilities, evaluate mitigation options, and support decisions that improve system reliability, equipment protection, and long-term asset performance.
Reserve Your Spot
Learn how utilities use lightning performance studies and engineering analysis to make smarter transmission and substation design decisions.
Click here to register for the webinar.
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