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."
Nearthlab remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing drone technology to propel the growth of renewable energy. The collaboration between Nearthlab and Rio Energy underscores a shared vision for a sustainable future.
"We’re excited to build out our portfolio with the help of NearthWIND Mobile,” said Rafael Gonçalves, Senior O&M Engineer of Rio Energy. “Together, we’ll continue contributing to the thriving wind energy sector in Brazil."
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About Nearthlab
Nearthlab is an AI-powered autonomous inspection platform for infrastructure inspection facilities. Since its launch in 2015, the company has helped wind farms around the world automate and optimize blade inspections.
Nearthlab leverages cutting-edge technologies to bypass inefficiencies at inspection sites and streamline the digital transformation of industrial asset management. With extensive experience in blade inspections, Nearthlab's autonomous drone takes no more than fifteen minutes to carry out an out-and-out inspection.
The data collected from the inspection is uploaded onto Zoomable - Nearthlab's cloud-based analytics platform - to be remolded into jewels of insights needed to optimize O&M procedures.
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About Rio Energy
Formed by Denham Capital in 2012, Rio Energy is committed to a sustainable future through the development, construction and operation of renewable energy generation projects with the highest quality standards, creating social and economic value for local communities and stakeholders. For more information, visit www.rioenergyllc.com.