This strategic partnership has enabled the development of the most comprehensive and up-to-date database of existing rooftop solar installations across the UK, designed to equip a wide range of stakeholders with precise and actionable information.
Over 1.4 million UK homes have installed solar panels and currently solar is the preferred alternative energy source for commercial sites aiming to improve their sustainability rating. However, understanding the impact of these installations on the national power grid and the broader energy market remains a significant challenge.
LOCATE PV addresses this challenge by providing a detailed, machine learning-derived database that accurately identifies and maps existing solar arrays using Bluesky’s high-resolution aerial imagery. Offering a comprehensive, up-to-date and unified information source, with flexible delivery mechanisms and a regular update cycle it is the ideal solution for a broad range of stakeholders across the solar industry including District Operators, Local Authorities, Insurance Companies, Commercial Organisations and Marketing Agencies.
For the first time stakeholders have a detailed all in one tool that is designed to support a multitude of solar centric applications, including understanding the impact of micro-generation on the power grid, assessing the scale and distribution of solar installations across regions, and enabling targeted marketing efforts for solar-centric businesses.
Dave Fox, CEO of Geospatial Insight, said, “LOCATE PV is a critical advancement in how we understand and manage the UK’s solar landscape. By providing the most accurate and up-to-date data on existing installations, we are enabling more informed decisions that will support the growth of solar energy and the broader transition to a low-carbon economy.”
Ralph Coleman, Chief Commercial Officer at Bluesky, added: “We are seeing an increased need across public and private sectors for our aerial imagery as organisations realise the benefits accurate, high resolution data can have in supporting the planning and analysis of renewable energy schemes. The LOCATE PV platform will bring clarity and efficiency to the solar industry as it looks to continue its expansion.”
LOCATE PV significantly enhances the availability and accuracy of solar data in the UK, offering valuable insights for local authorities, businesses, and the broader energy sector. This platform is a critical tool in supporting the transition to a low-carbon future through improved data and informed decision-making.
For more information, please visit https://www.geospatial-insight.com/solutions/locate-pv/
