One of the largest American energy companies is looking to drone tech to improve and repair renewable energy sites. Conceived in 2014, Duke Energy’s inspection drone program now boasts more than 30 drones to inspect solar arrays and large wind turbines. Serving more than 7 million customers across the Midwest and Southeast, the North Carolina-based utility began the program … [Read more...] about Inspection Drones Illuminate Duke Energy’s World
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How Drones are Restoring Power in Puerto Rico
Restoring power to mountainous areas once a hurricane has hit is a challenge. The terrain tends to add serious complications to any recovery operation, particularly when power lines run from peak to peak. According to Fast Company, Duke Energy has been using drone technology to reconnect remote parts of Ponce, Puerto Rico, in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The video below … [Read more...] about How Drones are Restoring Power in Puerto Rico
