Turn Satellite Imagery into Proactive Illegal Usage Detection
Observa offers an AI-powered analytics service for the energy sector that automatically detects distribution transformers in satellite imagery.
Built to detect illegal electricity use in remote areas, the service replaces slow, costly, and often inconclusive ground inspections with proactive, periodic satellite monitoring and automated analysis
THE PROBLEM
When Field Inspections Can’t Keep Up
Illegal irrigation-driven consumption is among the hardest loss drivers to validate in the field, especially across wide rural territories and seasonal peaks.
Ground inspections do not scale because large service areas, difficult terrain, and time-sensitive irrigation windows make routine checks operationally
Complaint-based action is inherently reactive, since investigations usually begin only after reports or anomalies appear, delaying detection and recovery.
Evidence is hard to capture consistently because, by the time teams reach the site, conditions may have changed, leaving limited proof and an unclear root cause.
VALUE AT A GLANCE
Satellite Intelligence, Translated for Operations
Identifies transformer locations from satellite imagery to build reliable, map-ready asset intelligence for utility teams.
THE SOLUTIONS
Layered Analytics Designed for Cost-Efficient Scale
Observa delivers an AI-driven workflow that combines transformer detection with irrigation-focused anomaly screening, built for utility operations and refined with direct feedback from distribution companies.
Define Monitoring Areas
Utilities select rural irrigation zones, feeder regions, or complaint-prone territories for periodic analysis.
Ingest Satellite Imagery
The system processes standard satellite data formats and can be aligned with familiar mapping environments.
Detect Transformers Automatically
A proprietary model, initially trained on regional datasets, detects transformers from imagery and generates geo-referenced results.
Analyze Irrigation-Related Irregularities
The service evaluates surrounding indicators of irrigation activity to flag patterns that may suggest unauthorized electricity use.
Deliver Actionable Layers & Priorities
Outputs are produced as layered results (assets + risk indicators) to support investigation planning and operational decision-making.
THE SOLUTIONS
The Operational Impact
Reduce non-revenue water by detecting anomalies earlier, enabling faster leak response and minimizing losses.
Cut operational costs by reducing field visits and truck rolls while increasing read frequency and accuracy.
Improve planning and service quality through accurate consumption analysis that strengthens forecasting, resource allocation, and customer engagement.
Scale monitoring to every location with a sustainable model that extends to remote areas without reliance on terrestrial infrastructure.
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A Smarter Way to Prioritize Inspections
Observa turns satellite imagery into automated, periodic monitoring, using cost-effective, layered analytics to detect illegal irrigation faster and at scale, helping public service organizations identify irregular activity remotely, strengthen investigations, and improve operational efficiency.
