Renewables
Increased demand from population growth, automated consumables, electric transportation and wireless media has created greater emphasis within the international community for energy security. However with climate change a greater need for alternative energy generation techniques to create a low carbon future. Stringent EU targets achieving 15% of the UK’s energy by 2020 and an 80% reduction in carbon emissions for electricity generation by 2030 provide considerable challenges for the industry.
Infoterra extensive range of geospatial data and web-based integrated information services provide assistance for renewable energy developers in terms of risk assessment studies, distribution generation connectivity and network asset protection.
Onshore
Airborne lidar
Highly accurate height data providing up to 4 points-per-metre terrain and elevation data over areas inaccessible from ground surveys for surface network asset and water modelling studies that include section 24 sewers, DG5 register and hydraulic modelling.Aerial Imagery & Height Data
Suite of geospatial data products covering England and Wales comprising of 25cm full colour digital aerial photography, 5-metre DTM and 2 metre DSM.Topographical Mapping
1-metre interval contours, key features trees, water, fences etc, and tree heightsRapid Surveyor™
Mobile lidar mapping system capable of acquiring up to 400,000 measurements per second for point cloud data. Captures terrain and surface features beyond the capability of the airborne lidar sensor for high intensity surface network asset and water modelling studies.
Offshore
Smallworld FFA
Comprehensive software application to support optimal management of field services.GridConnection
Online service enabling comprehensive and quick feasibility studies to assess connection options and also providing access to detailed information about the UK electricity distribution network.AssetMonitor
Web-based service using live sea vessel positions from the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to help protect submarine assets such as electricity cables with automatic warning capability to protect assets from risk due to shipping activity.