Electrical Safety and Compliance: Two Priorities for Industrial Sites
In 2024 and 2025, AEC Energy Services carried out two large-scale lightning audit in West Africa:
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In May 2024, at a mining site in Guinea
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In February 2025, at a cement plant in Senegal
These missions are part of a strategic approach aimed at sustainably securing industrial facilities against lightning-related risks. By deploying our QUALIFOUDRE-certified experts, AEC brought its expertise to assess and enhance the existing protection systems.
Client Feedback: Impressions and Post-Audit Review
Following our recent lightning audit intervention in West Africa, the feedback from the client company’s Technical Director reflects a high level of satisfaction.
From the planning phase, the proposal submitted by AEC Energy Services was considered clear and precise, laying the groundwork for an effective collaboration.
The client highlighted the quality of work delivered by our technical experts, commending their professionalism throughout the assignment. The intervention itself was seen as thorough and fully aligned with the expectations expressed. Finally, the smooth communication with all our teams—technicians, procurement and operations staff, and sales representatives—was particularly appreciated, further strengthening the trust established from the very first exchanges.
Why Conduct a Lightning Audit on Industrial Sites in Africa?
Thunderstorms are frequent in West Africa, exposing infrastructures to high risks of power surges, fires, and technical failures. A lightning audit helps to:
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Assess the performance of lightning protection systems
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Verify regulatory compliance
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Prevent human and material risks
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Secure equipment and assets
A Field-Based Expertise Approach by AEC Energy Services
AEC teams carried out an in-depth on-site technical analysis, including:
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A photographic report of the installations
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A detailed assessment of existing protection systems
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Ground resistance measurements
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Testing of protection devices
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A clear summary with technical and corrective recommendations
This rigorous methodology makes it possible to identify weaknesses and propose concrete, long-lasting solutions.
AEC Energy Services: Proven Expertise in the African Field
The projects carried out in Guinea and Senegal highlight AEC’s key strengths:
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Detailed preliminary site studies in full compliance with current standards: NF EN 62 305-1/2/3/4/5, NF C 17-102, and NF C 15-100
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Full administrative support and coordination of concurrent activities
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Flexible scheduling of interventions
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Expert technicians with over 10 years of experience in Africa
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Clear, compliance-focused, decision-oriented reports
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Triple ISO certification (Quality, Safety, Environment)
A Fast, Expert, and Reliable Response to Lightning Risks
In high-risk environments, every detail matters. The audits carried out by AEC Energy Services demonstrate our commitment to delivering reliable, certified technical solutions tailored to local realities.
Contact us to schedule any type of audit on your site in Africa: Power upgrade audit, network audit, full site electrical audit, lightning audit—even maintenance services.