Utilities and energy companies will have access near real-time on natural disasters ahead of this year’s hurricane season thanks to a service from Finnish satellite company ICEYE.

Using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, the offering comes ahead of the 2025 hurricane season, which officially starts in June.

Building on its track record with government agencies and insurers, ICEYE will offer utilities and energy organisations the ability to access near real-time natural disaster insights to understand the impact on utility and energy customers. This includes the impact on distribution, transmission and other infrastructure in near-real time through clouds, smoke and darkness.

As natural disasters occur, ICEYE will offer accurate situational awareness, resulting in quicker utility response times and reduced downtime. Improved downtimes translate directly into protecting those who are most vulnerable when it comes to power outages, including hospitals and at-risk populations dependent on water or electricity for their health and safety.

“As extreme weather and aging infrastructure strain utility systems, near real-time satellite data are essential for faster, smarter decision-making and response,” said Andy Read, vice president at ICEYE. “We accelerate response team deployment, expedite damage assessments, and help maintain service continuity by minimising downtime.”

ICEYE’s SAR satellites deliver persistent monitoring during disaster events, enabling utilities to assess conditions in near real-time and direct resources accurately. Forecast-aligned flood maps and live fire tracking support the proactive deployment of personnel, equipment and materials to high-risk areas before disasters strike.

Utilities receive asset-level insights on damage to power stations, substations, pipelines and more, streamlining repair prioritisation and reducing customer disruption. Post-event data archives allow utilities to validate risk models, analyse infrastructure performance and inform future mitigation strategies.

ICEYE’s utility and energy capabilities have already supported operators during high-impact events, including Hurricane Helene (www.iceye.com/lp/hurricane-helene-usa-flood-briefing), where ICEYE data enabled US utilities to assess substation damage rapidly and restore power to thousands of customers.

Existing clients include a US water management district, a UK water authority, and Ergon Energy in Australia.

ICEYE delivers persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. Owning the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation, ICEYE provides objective, near real-time insights, providing access to actionable data, day or night, even in difficult environmental conditions.

ICEYE (www.iceye.com) operates internationally with offices in Finland, USA, Poland, Spain, UK, Australia, Japan, UAE and Greece. It has more than 700 employees.