LiDAR vs Satellite: Pros, cons & use cases in vegetation management

In this recorded discussion, we explore how electric utilities are rethinking vegetation management by combining LiDAR and Satellite monitoring into a more continuous approach.

The session focuses on where each solution creates the most value, where utilities are overspending, and how modern operators are building more proactive and risk-based vegetation management programmes.

You will gain practical insights into how utilities are reducing vegetation-related outages, improving visibility across their networks, optimising maintenance cycles, and validating executed work with remote monitoring powered by satellite data and AI.

Highlights: 

• The hidden limitations of periodic inspection models 
• Real-world examples of combining LiDAR and satellite data 
• Reducing vegetation management costs while improving reliability 
• Practical lessons from utilities already adopting this approach 

Ideal for professionals in grid operations, vegetation management, asset management, and network reliability. 

Speakers

• Miguel Cordeiro, Head of Partnerships | Spotlite
• Jason Edwards, VP of Energy Generation and Solutions at Milton Hydro Holdings Inc. and business leader | ENDVR Energy
• Ricardo Messias, Senior Advisor | EDP