High-resolution satellite imagery has helped to identify most kinds of electricity infrastructure, including small-scale solar systems. Once the infrastructure has been identified, researchers can extract a range of insights, such as energy production estimates that allow for more efficient grid management, more accurate insurance assessments, and better targeting of potential customers.
Nighttime satellite images have been used by researchers such as Christopher Elvidge at the Colorado School of Mines to assess electricity access and reliability.
Image: Christipher Elvidge
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