Energy – Urban District Heating

Company

IREN

Field

District Heating Management

Main goal

Heat Leakage detection

Solution

Aerial Night-Time Thermographic Mapping

Challenge (needs)

Multi-utility companies offer services to improve energy efficiency in large urban centers, including building district heating. The distribution network for heating fluids spans dozens of kilometers and is subject to losses due to thermodynamic stresses that must be detected in advance.

Technological Solution

Night aerial thermography allows you to obtain accurate maps with a GSD of approximately 15 cm and positional accuracy under one meter during hours with minimal interference from vehicles on the road. The map (orthophoto) can be overlaid onto the distribution network to detect thermal “spots” that indicate a network leak.

Value Proposition

Our SaaS platform provides regularly updated thermographic maps, empowering users to easily detect and assess district heating leaks. Leveraging AI algorithms trained by thermography experts, the platform highlights and categorizes all types of anomalies, supporting smarter decision-making and enabling prioritized interventions based on urgency.