Nordex turbine damaged by suspected lightning strike at UK wind farm

2026Published 15 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where: Site near Manchester, United Kingdom
Manufacturer: Nordex
What: Wind turbine damaged, parts came off
Injuries: None reported
Cause: Suspected lightning strike

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Companies named in the reporting of this entry (being named is not a finding of fault): Nordex

What happened

A Nordex wind turbine at a site near Manchester in the United Kingdom was reported damaged after a suspected lightning strike. Parts were reported to have come off the turbine. Nordex said it was looking into the incident and that there were no injuries and no impact on the surrounding environment. The report was published on 5 June 2026. The precise location of the wind farm and the extent of the damage were not reported.

Contributing factors

A lightning strike is suspected. The available report does not confirm the cause.

Lessons learned

A suspected lightning strike on a Nordex turbine can throw parts, so operators must inspect from height after any storm.
No injuries or environmental impact from thrown parts means early public notice reduces risk to nearby areas.

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Recharge (rechargenews.com)

Published 2026-09-15. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.

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