With the rapid development of renewable energy, photovoltaic power stations have been widely used as a clean energy power generation method. The operation and maintenance management of photovoltaic power stations realizes functions such as operating data monitoring, fault monitoring and diagnosis, and on-site security management and control through the smart photovoltaic operation and maintenance management platform. However, intelligent monitoring in the lightning protection sector is still a blind spot in existing photovoltaic projects. Since photovoltaic power stations are exposed to a large area of the surrounding open outdoor environment, they face a greater risk of lightning strikes. Lightning strikes may not only cause equipment damage and economic losses due to the inability to connect to the grid for power generation but may also threaten the safety of power station operation and maintenance personnel, posing huge challenges to power station operation and maintenance.

To cope with these challenges, Anhui Jinli proposed a "photovoltaic power station smart lightning protection system solution". This solution integrates key technologies such as SPD online monitoring, lightning early warning online monitoring, and grounding resistance online monitoring, aiming to provide photovoltaic power stations with comprehensive lightning protection measures and realize intelligent monitoring and management.

The smart lightning protection system is a solution that integrates advanced technology and intelligent management methods. It aims to provide comprehensive lightning protection measures for photovoltaic power stations and provide non-periodic operation and maintenance guidance and suggestions to the site. The system monitors and analyzes equipment status, lightning activity, and grounding system conditions in real time through key technologies such as surge protector online monitoring, lightning early warning online monitoring, and grounding resistance online monitoring. Through intelligent algorithms and models, the system can predict the changing trend of lightning risks and the changing trend of the surge protector throughout its life, and send out early warning signals in time to help operators take necessary protective measures. By introducing smart lightning protection systems, photovoltaic power stations can improve their capabilities, reduce lightning strikes, reduce daily maintenance of lightning protection equipment, and ensure the safe operation and sustainable development of power stations. This intelligent lightning protection solution will provide a safer, more stable, and efficient operating environment for photovoltaic power plants.