Lightning strikes can cause significant physical damage to wind turbine components, including blade delamination, generator burnouts, and bearing failures, leading to costly repairs and extended downtime. Operational disruptions often follow strikes, as turbines may remain offline for inspections and repairs. Additionally, lightning poses safety risks to maintenance workers, including arc flashes and touch voltages. Unprotected turbines can also cascade failures across wind farms, affecting adjacent turbines and causing widespread power generation losses. These risks highlight the importance of robust lightning protection systems to ensure safety and minimise financial losses.