Weather the Storm Without the Strike: How Is This Possible?

Traditional lightning protection systems focus on attracting and redirecting lightning in an attempt to minimize damage. However, there is a revolutionary solution that prevents lightning strikes from forming in the first place – the CMCE Lightning Suppressor. The CMCE is advanced technology that creates a lightning-free zone over designated areas by neutralizing the atmospheric conditions that lead to strike formation. 

How It Works 

The CMCE Lightning Suppressor utilizes the power of deionization to operate effectively. To understand how this device prevents lightning strikes, it’s essential to grasp how lightning is formed. During a storm, strong updrafts within clouds cause particles to rub against each other, leading to a build-up of electrical charges. This imbalance creates a separation between positively charged particles in the cloud and negatively charged particles near the ground. When this charge imbalance becomes extreme, lightning forms as nature’s way of balancing the electrical tension. 

The CMCE device disrupts this process by continuously draining the atmosphere of these excess charges, turning them into harmless milliamps, and grounding them through a Delta ground system. This deionization process ensures that the electrical potential difference between the ground and the atmosphere remains too weak to produce a strike, effectively disarming the storm before it can turn dangerous. 

A Lightning-Free Protective Zone

Unlike traditional systems, which attempt to provide a path for lightning to follow, the CMCE Lightning Suppressor takes a proactive approach. Once installed on a structure, the device establishes a protective zone by consistently removing the excess electrical charges from the atmosphere. The area covered by the CMCE is shielded from lightning strikes, as the conditions necessary for lightning to form are no longer present. This is particularly valuable for protecting critical infrastructure such as commercial developments, power plants, wind farms, and airports. 

The size of the protected area depends on several factors, including the model of the CMCE and the specific environmental conditions. However, all models are designed to work continuously, regardless of the severity of the storm, providing consistent, reliable protection. 

As the frequency and intensity of storms continue to increase, the need for superior lightning protection has never been greater. The CMCE Lightning Suppressor represents a leap forward in how we protect people, property, and critical infrastructure from lightning’s devastating effects. By preventing lightning formation through deionization, the CMCE creates a lightning-free zone—allowing you to weather the storm without the strike. 

Get a Complimentary Quote 

Interested in protecting your property from lightning strikes with CMCE Lightning Suppression? Contact our team today at sales@capitolelectronics.com or call (888) 318-2333 to get a complimentary custom quote.