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We’ll be attending Grid FWD 2023!

eSmart Systems is thrilled to attend the upcoming GridFWD 2023 event. As industry leaders in inspection solutions, we are excited to connect with customers and experts in the field. We eagerly look forward to engaging discussions that will shape the future of the energy industry.

Reach out to us to learn more and connect at the event.

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We’ll be attending Grid FWD 2023!

eSmart Systems is thrilled to attend the upcoming GridFWD 2023 event. As industry leaders in inspection solutions, we are excited to connect with customers and experts in the field. We eagerly look forward to engaging discussions that will shape the future of the energy industry.

Reach out to us to learn more and connect at the event.

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We’ll be attending Grid FWD 2023!

eSmart Systems is thrilled to attend the upcoming GridFWD 2023 event. As industry leaders in inspection solutions, we are excited to connect with customers and experts in the field. We eagerly look forward to engaging discussions that will shape the future of the energy industry.

Reach out to us to learn more and connect at the event.

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We’ll be attending Grid FWD 2023!

eSmart Systems is thrilled to attend the upcoming GridFWD 2023 event. As industry leaders in inspection solutions, we are excited to connect with customers and experts in the field. We eagerly look forward to engaging discussions that will shape the future of the energy industry.

Reach out to us to learn more and connect at the event.

GridFWD-2023-prospectus-cover
We’ll be attending Grid FWD 2023!

eSmart Systems is thrilled to attend the upcoming GridFWD 2023 event. As industry leaders in inspection solutions, we are excited to connect with customers and experts in the field. We eagerly look forward to engaging discussions that will shape the future of the energy industry.

Reach out to us to learn more and connect at the event.

  • Inspektionsdienstleistungs-Programm zur Bereitstellung einer vollständigen virtuellen Inspektion des AllgäuNetz Freileitung      Hochspannungsnetz.
  • Virtuelle Inspektion unterstützt durch Künstliche Intelligenz.

Die AllgäuNetz ist Verteilnetzbetreiber im südlichen Allgäu in Deutschland. Gemeinsam mit eSmart Systems beginnt AllgäuNetz die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Ziel die Inspektion des Freileitungsnetzes deutlich zu verbessern. Die Lösung der eSmart Systems ermöglicht eine virtuelle Inspektion der Freileitungen, die durch eine künstliche Intelligenz unterstützt wird.

Mit diesem Schritt unterstreicht AllgäuNetz ihre Strategie, verstärkt erneuerbare Energien zu integrieren, den Ausbau intelligenter Netze auszudehnen und die Digitalisierung ihrer Assets und Prozesse voranzutreiben. Dies dient dazu, die Energiewende zu unterstützen und gleichzeitig das hohe Maß an Versorgungssicherheit für die AllgäuNetz Kunden zu optimieren.

Wir waren sehr beeindruckt vom Ansatz und der Methodik von eSmart Systems zur Unterstützung unserer Inspektionsanforderungen. Im Rahmen eines ersten Pilotprojekts lieferten die qualitativ hochwertigen und präzisen Inspektionsergebnisse, die im Rahmen von Grid Vision® bereitgestellt wurden, wertvolle Einblicke in unsere kritische Infrastruktur. Wir freuen uns, dies nun in unserem gesamten Hochspannungsnetzbetrieb in dieser Qualität durchführen zu können.

Robert Köberle
Leiter Netzplanung / Prokurist, AllgäuNetz GmbH & Co. KG

Im Rahmen dieser Partnerschaft bietet eSmart Systems eine vollständige Ende-zu-Ende-Inspektionslösung von der Bilderfassung mit Drohnen und automatisierten Flugmustern bis hin zur virtuellen Inspektion mit Grid Vision®. Somit erhöhen wir die Inspektionseffizienz. Diese Partnerschaft wird sicherere, genauere und effizientere Sichtprüfungen der Freileitungen ermöglichen und die Inspektionskosten optimieren. Zusätzlich wird das Programm ein bildbasiertes digitales Abbild der Freileitungsanlagen erstellen, welches die AllgäuNetz dabei unterstützt, sich bei der Investitionsplanung auf Betriebsmittel, basierend auf ihrem Zustand, für Wartungs- und Reinvestitionsmaßnahmen zu konzentrieren.

Wir freuen uns sehr über die Zusammenarbeit mit AllgäuNetz und sehen gespannt darauf, ihre Digitalisierungsstrategie mit unserem Inspektionsprogramm unter Verwendung unserer Grid Vision® Lösung zu unterstützen. Diese Partnerschaft wird AllgäuNetz sicherere, präzisere und effizientere visuelle Inspektionen ermöglichen und die Effizienz und Sicherheit der kritischen Infrastruktur steigern.

Henrik Bache
CEO, eSmart Systems

Über die AllgäuNetz GmbH & Co. KG

Die AllgäuNetz GmbH & Co. KG ist der Verteilnetzbetreiber im südlichen Allgäu und versorgt 144.000 Kunden sicher mit Strom.

Eine sichere und zuverlässige Stromversorgung ist eine wichtige Grundlage unserer Gesellschaft. AllgäuNetz GmbH & Co. KG, als Allgäuer Unternehmen Kraftwerke GmbH, Allgäuer Überlandwerk GmbH, Energiegenossenschaft z.B. Mittelberg, Energiebedarf Oberstdorf GmbH und Energiebedarf Oy- Kressen eG stellt sich dieser Verantwortung konsequent.

Mit unseren Mitarbeitern sind wir für große Teile des Stromnetzes im südlichen Allgäu verantwortlich. Das in Betrieb befindliche Stromnetz umfasst ca. 5.500 km Leitungen auf einer Fläche von ca. 1.700 km².

Durch das Zusammenspiel erneuerbarer Energien, intelligenten Netzausbau und -betrieb sowie zuverlässige flächendeckende Betreuung sorgen wir für ein hohes Maß an Versorgungssicherheit.

Gemeinsam mit unseren Privatkunden, Gewerbebetrieben und den Gemeinden im südlichen Allgäu arbeiten wir täglich an der sich verändernden Energielandschaft und setzen die Veränderungen gemeinsam innovativ und zielorientiert um.

Über eSmart Systems

eSmart Systems ist ein führender Anbieter von KI-gestützten Lösungen für die Inspektion und Wartung kritischer Infrastrukturen. Mit unserer Softwarelösung, Grid Vision® revolutionieren wir die Betriebs- und Wartungsprozesse von Netzbetreibern für ihre Übertragungs- und Verteilungsnetze. Wir unterstützen Netzbetreiber weltweit dabei, Inspektionskosten zu senken, Inspektionen sicherer zu gestalten, die Qualität der Asset informationen zu verbessern und die Lebensdauer der Assets zu verlängern.

  • Inspection as a Service program to deliver full virtual inspection of AllgäuNetz’s distribution network.
  • Virtual inspection supported by Artificial Intelligence.

AllgäuNetz the Distribution System Operator in southern Allgäu, Germany is partnering with eSmart Systems to transition their infrastructure inspection from manual to virtual inspection supported by Artificial Intelligence. This move is to emphasize AllgäuNetz’s strategy of integrating more renewables and expanding their intelligent networks and digitalizing their assets and operations to support the energy transition and optimise a high level of security of supply to their customers.

Wir waren sehr beeindruckt vom Ansatz und der Methodik von eSmart Systems zur Unterstützung unserer Inspektionsanforderungen. Im Rahmen eines ersten Pilotprojekts lieferten die qualitativ hochwertigen und präzisen Inspektionsergebnisse, die im Rahmen von Grid Vision® bereitgestellt wurden, wertvolle Einblicke in unsere kritische Infrastruktur. Wir freuen uns, dies nun in unserem gesamten Hochspannungsnetzbetrieb in dieser Qualität durchführen zu können.

Robert Köberle
Leiter Netzplanung / Prokurist, AllgäuNetz GmbH & Co. KG

As part of this partnership eSmart Systems will provide the full end-to-end inspection solution from image capture with automated flight patterns and drones to the virtual inspection, which will provide safer, more accurate and efficient visual inspections and will optimize the inspection costs. The program will also build an image-based digital asset alongside the inspection which will support AllgäuNetz to focus on assets based on condition for maintenance and rebuilds.

Wir freuen uns sehr über die Zusammenarbeit mit AllgäuNetz und sehen gespannt darauf, ihre Digitalisierungsstrategie mit unserem Inspektionsprogramm unter Verwendung unserer Grid Vision® Lösung zu unterstützen. Diese Partnerschaft wird AllgäuNetz sicherere, präzisere und effizientere visuelle Inspektionen ermöglichen und die Effizienz und Sicherheit der kritischen Infrastruktur steigern.

Henrik Bache
CEO, eSmart Systems

About AllgäuNetz GmbH & Co. KG

AllgäuNetz GmbH & Co. KG is the Distribution System Operator in southern Allgäu, Germany, supplying safe and secure electricity to 144,000 customers.

A safe and reliable power supply is an important basis for our society. AllgäuNetz GmbH & Co. KG, as a company belonging to Allgäuer Kraftwerke GmbH, Allgäuer Überlandwerk GmbH, Energiegenossenschaft eG Mittelberg, Energiebedarf Oberstdorf GmbH and Energiebedarf Oy-Kressen eG, consistently faces up to this responsibility.

With our employees, we are responsible for large parts of the power grid in southern Allgäu. The power grid in operation includes approximately 5,500 km of lines in an area of ​​approximately 1,700 km².

Through the interaction of renewable energies, intelligent network expansion and operation as well as reliable support across the area, we ensure a high level of security of supply.

Together with our private customers, commercial businesses and the communities in southern Allgäu, we work daily on the changing energy landscape and implement the changes together in an innovative and goal-oriented manner.

About eSmart Systems

eSmart Systems is a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for the inspection and maintenance of critical infrastructure. With our software solution, Grid Vision® we revolutionize how utility companies operate and maintain their transmission and distribution networks. We support utilities globally to reduce inspection costs, make inspections safer, improve the quality of asset data and prolong asset life.  eSmart Systems has more than 20 years of international experience in establishing and operating knowledge-based, leading IT and energy-related companies targeting global markets.

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Answers to the top questions from the webinar


How does Grid Vision work with national wildfire agencies like NIFC, and does government shutdown impact data availability?

We use the best available private utility data as well as public wildfire and situational data, as appropriate. As an asset management and planning tool, our platform is designed to operate independently and not reliant on government data feeds, ensuring continuous access to inspection insights, asset health indicators, and high-risk component detection.

Are insurance carriers working with utilities to strengthen wildfire risk programs?

Yes. We see growing collaboration between insurers and utilities to reduce financial exposure. Grid Vision helps utilities provide objective evidence of proactive maintenance and risk reduction, which supports insurance discussions and lowers long-term risk costs.

Which regions outside the Western United States are most exposed to wildfire risk and need predictive mitigation tools?

Wildfire risk is rising in the Mountain States, Texas, the Southeast, and parts of the Northeast due to climatic shifts and expanding electrification. We are seeing strong interest in predictive wildfire programs in Canada and Europe, particularly in regions with aging overhead networks near vegetation and communities.

How do you help cost-sensitive utilities justify investment in AI and wildfire mitigation technology?

We focus on operational outcomes. Utilities using Grid Vision report faster inspections, reduced helicopter and field exposure, better prioritization of capital work, and lower likelihood of ignition events. Early, targeted action reduces long-term costs and improves customer and regulator confidence.

Can Grid Vision use Vexcel imagery or other high-resolution aerial datasets?

Yes. Grid Vision is data-flexible and supports Vexcel and similar providers when available. When coverage gaps exist, we work with utilities and partners to capture imagery using drones, helicopters, or satellite data at the appropriate resolution. We’re agnostic to the data capture hardware, as long as it meets the resolution requirements to power Grid Vision’s analytics.

Do you support regions where high-resolution imagery is limited, such as parts of California or Los Angeles?

We help utilities deploy the right capture approach for their network. Grid Vision supports RGB, LiDAR, and thermal data so utilities can expand coverage quickly and build consistent inspection programs that scale across all assets.

During an active wildfire, can Grid Vision account for incident team strategies and tactics?

We provide an accurate view of asset intelligence and geospatial context from recent image capture, to help utilities understand system risks. Utilities can overlay incident response zones and suppression perimeters to support prioritization and restoration decision making.

How close is the industry to integrating operational system data with weather, imagery, and geospatial intelligence?

Utilities are moving rapidly to connect asset condition data with outage events, line faults, weather, and vegetation. Grid Vision can feed risk insights into operational and planning systems, helping utilities focus efforts where the grid and the environment create the highest ignition potential. With our public APIs our strategy is to be a proponent of an integrated ecosystem approach, to deliver the best outcomes for our customers.

What type of weather data does Grid Vision require to support proactive wildfire mitigation?

We use surface-based measurements where available, along with environmental data such as wind, temperature, drought indices, and vegetation, which can be overlayed in Grid Vision. Combined with inspection intelligence, this supports identification of high-risk components and zones by combining these data sets for blended risk assessment.

How do you reduce false positives and maintain trust in AI inspection results?

Our models are trained with utility-validated data and continuously improved through operator feedback using our VerifyAI processes. Utilities control acceptance of findings, and every insight includes traceable image evidence so decisions remain accurate, transparent, and auditable.

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