Nearthlab Teams Up with Rio Energy to Elevate Wind Asset Management in Brazil

Collaboration to drive wind energy development in the prominent Latin American wind market

October 17, 2023 – Nearthlab, a leading provider of autonomous drone solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Rio Energy, a company recently acquired by the multinational energy conglomerate Equinor. The partnership aims to advance efficient blade inspections across wind farms in Brazil by leveraging NearthWIND Mobile, an award-winning software solution that turns off-the-shelf drones into autonomous inspection drones connected to a smart device. 

"Our goal is to deliver scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and safety," said Jay Choi, co-founder and CEO of Nearthlab. "Brazil is a key player in the Latin American wind energy sector, and with NearthWIND Mobile at the forefront, we aim to optimize asset inspections, all the while harnessing the significant untapped potential of the Brazilian wind market."