The use of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites and near real-time data will enable the company to anticipate risks such as floods, fires or strong winds, assess damage quickly and minimize its impact on the electricity supply.
The solution, to be piloted in Spain, provides a comprehensive end‑to‑end disaster management tool designed to enhance the resilience of the grid against major risks.
The deployment also includes rapid wind damage assessment solutions specifically tailored for assets in the United States and Australia
The solution is the winner of a New-Tech Challenge within Iberdrola's international open innovation program, PERSEO, which received over 40 proposals from ten countries
HELSINKI, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space, was selected by IBERDROLA to develop an innovation project aimed at strengthening its electricity grid against extreme natural events.
Through a comprehensive multi-perils approach, the initiative will enable Iberdrola to anticipate risks, rapidly assess damage, and minimize supply disruptions using near-real-time geospatial data. The solution is the winner of a New-Tech Challenge organized by Iberdrola's international open innovation program, PERSEO, which attracted more than 40 proposals from ten countries. The solution will initially be rolled out through a 12-month pilot project in Spain. ICEYE was selected for its ability to deliver rapid, actionable insights under challenging conditions, moving beyond a single-hazard focus to provide a unified overview of grid resilience.
At the core of the deployment is ICEYE's operational Flood Solutions Suite, which will be available from day one. Flood Early Warning forecasts flood risk using predictive data so that Iberdrola's teams can prepare in advance of disasters, while Flood Rapid Impact and Flood Insights provide consistent updates for measuring flood extent and water depth at the asset level. Together, these capabilities equip Iberdrola with key data before, during, and after an event, enabling network managers to direct repair teams to the most impacted infrastructure first.
Recognizing the diverse risks affecting the Spanish electricity grid, the pilot also includes dedicated monitoring for severe windstorms (cyclogenesis) and wildfires. Because ICEYE's SAR technology can capture high-resolution imagery through thick smoke and severe storm clouds, the company will help Iberdrola track the impact of fires and assess structural wind damage immediately after a weather system passes.