Norwegian Grid Operator Lede Pioneers AI-Driven Vegetation Risk Management with StormGeo’s GridEyes

Oslo, Norway, 21.08.2025 – StormGeo, a global leader in weather intelligence and decision support solutions, announced today that Norwegian grid operator Lede will implement its AI-powered and satellite-based solution, GridEyes, to modernize vegetation management and strengthen grid resilience. This collaboration marks StormGeo’s continued expansion into utility grid management, enhancing operational resilience through advanced technology.

Lede will integrate GridEyes into its infrastructure to improve situational awareness, forecast-based risk mitigation, and grid stability in the face of extreme weather.

Developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) and Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), GridEyes is StormGeo’s AI-powered solution for vegetation risk management — tackling one of the leading causes of power outages worldwide. Using satellite imagery and advanced analytics, it helps utilities detect and prioritize encroachment risks before they disrupt service.

“Partnering with StormGeo and adopting GridEyes allows us to modernize our approach to vegetation management and grid resilience,” said Morten Gøytil, Head of Department Maintenance at Lede AS. “With the increasing frequency of extreme weather, it’s critical that we move from reactive to proactive grid maintenance. GridEyes gives us the visibility and predictive tools we need to safeguard our infrastructure and deliver reliable service to our customers.”

 “The commercial debut of GridEyes with Lede marks an important milestone for StormGeo’s solutions suite for utilities,” said Carsten Torbergsen, Senior Vice President – Energy at StormGeo. “It demonstrates how utilities can move toward data-driven vegetation risk management using scalable, predictive technology. With climate-related disruptions on the rise, solutions like GridEyes are becoming essential to safeguarding grid reliability around the world.”

GridEyes is part of StormGeo’s global Utility Solution Suite — trusted by hundreds of clients — working alongside tools for weather forecasting, outage prediction, and extreme weather response.

For more information on StormGeo’s GridEyes, visit our product pages. 

StormGeo and Lede leadership meeting, June 2025. From left to right: David Nordberg (StormGeo), Espen Martinsen (StormGeo), Morten Gøytil (Lede), Gaute Gjerpen (Lede), Carsten Torbergsen (StormGeo), and Christer Hansen Eriksen (StormGeo).

About StormGeo
StormGeo is a leading technology provider enabling weather-sensitive companies to navigate operational challenges in dynamic environments and volatile markets. With nature and weather intelligence at its core, StormGeo’s technological innovations and human expertise transform data into actions that safeguard people, industries, and nature for a sustainable future. With a global presence and 24/7/365 operations, StormGeo’s industry experts, analysts, and technologists offer timely and actionable insight that empowers our clients’ decision-making. StormGeo is part of Alfa Laval.

About Lede
Lede is one of Norway’s largest grid companies, supplying electricity to over 218,000 customers in Vestfold and Telemark, as well as Svelvik in Buskerud. The company manages 18,115 km of power lines and delivers more than 7 TWh annually, around 30% of which goes to industrial customers in the Grenland region. 

As a provider of critical infrastructure, Lede is committed to ensuring a reliable power supply, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. With 24/7 readiness and strong local knowledge, the company ensures electricity is always available when needed. Lede’s ambition is to be Norway’s leading grid company. The company works continuously to improve quality, safety, and environmental performance, following strict standards to safeguard customers, employees, and society. Lede is a wholly owned subsidiary of Skagerak Energi. 

Media Contacts

Carsten Torbergsen
Senior Vice President – Energy, StormGeo
carsten.torbergsen@stormgeo.com

Rune Reiakvam
Brand and Communications Manager, StormGeo
rune.reiakvam@stormgeo.com