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Lightning strikes. ALP20 fights back.

ALP20 is a surface-applied topcoat that redirects lightning away from vulnerable blade areas — reducing damage by an estimated 73%, with no aerodynamic drag, no adhesive to degrade, and no replacement — ever.

ALP20 is the commercial name for Arctura’s ArcGuide® lightning protection technology, available through Mankiewicz and their distributors.

~ 100 commercial installations and growing

Manufactured with Mankiewicz Alexit® BladeRep® portfolio · ArcGuide® Inside

Time Magazine Top GreenTech Company 2024 & 2025

73%
Reduction in lightning-induced blade damage
~100
Commercial turbines protected worldwide
Once
Applied once — lasts the lifetime of the blade
0
Added aerodynamic drag or replacement cycles
Why ALP20
Built for operators. Proven in the field.
One installation. No reapplication.

ALP20 forms a chemical bond with the blade surface — not an adhesive. It survives even the worst lightning strikes without damage, eliminating recurring replacement costs and maintenance downtime.

Use our interactive ROI calculator to see your projected 10-year savings based on your specific wind farm location.

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Drop-in integration

Applied as a low-profile topcoat during manufacturing or repair — ALP20 fits existing workflows with no aerodynamic penalty and no special tooling or retraining required.

How it's applied →
Third-party validated

High-voltage lab testing confirms consistent lightning redirection — with no coating damage in high-current arc entry tests, across 150+ lightning events.

ALP20 is built on Arctura's patented ArcGuide® technology, developed and validated through DOE-funded research.

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How ALP20 compares
A fundamentally different approach.
Consideration Conventional diverter products ALP20
Bond type Adhesive — degrades over time and after strikes Chemical bond to blade surface — permanent
Replacement cycle Periodic replacement required — often annually Applied once for the lifetime of the blade
Strike survivability Damage or degradation after high-current events No coating damage in 200 kA arc-entry testing
Aerodynamic profile Surface-mounted segments add measurable drag Low-profile topcoat — aerodynamically neutral
Total cost of ownership Recurring material, labor, and downtime costs One-time installation — no recurring expenditure

What the industry is saying

Trusted by wind energy leaders

Andy Plumer
Andy Plumer
Chief Engineer
Element Lightning Technologies
Element Lightning Technologies

"I've spent more than fifty years studying lightning and its effects on aircraft and wind turbines, and I've watched the wind industry struggle with blade lightning damage since the first large-scale farms were built. Various diverter strips and conductive foils all help — but they are subject to degradation from service environments. ArcGuide® technology works to enhance the effectiveness of lightning receptors by accelerating the formation of junction leaders that reduce the likelihood of blade punctures while not being degraded by lightning currents. In my judgment, ALP20 represents the most permanent solution for improving wind turbine blade lightning protection."

Ready to protect your fleet — permanently?

Talk to the Arctura team about your turbine fleet, lightning exposure profile, and whether ALP20 is the right fit for your operation.

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