About
Geospatial Insight is a UK-based geospatial intelligence company that combines worldwide satellite, aerial, and drone imagery with advanced AI and data analytics to help businesses and governments make informed, sustainability-driven decisions. Their solution suite spans four core areas: Low Carbon Solutions, Emissions Reduction, Risk Intelligence, and Software & Data. Under Low Carbon Solutions, their LOCATE EV® platform simplifies EV chargepoint network planning, while LOCATE SOLAR® provides a national rooftop solar database covering 29M+ UK buildings with 35+ solar-specific attributes. Emissions Reduction tools such as EARTH Net Zero, CACHE Net Zero, CO2SAT, and Air Analytics enable organisations to track and report greenhouse gas emissions with precision. For Risk Intelligence, products like FloodCast, FireWatch, and MotionMonitor deliver near real-time flood threat detection, wildfire prediction, and ground movement analysis — critical for insurers, local authorities, and infrastructure managers. Their Software & Data offering includes a full-featured Online GIS (VIP), PropertyView UK (29M buildings, 50+ attributes), and Hexagon-powered image analysis tools. Geospatial Insight serves enterprises, insurers, energy companies, local authorities, and sustainability teams seeking data-driven intelligence for ESG reporting, catastrophe response, and renewable energy deployment. As a Hexagon UK Platinum Partner, they also offer training and consultancy services.
Key Features
- Emissions Monitoring (CO2SAT & GHG Tools): Track and measure greenhouse gas emissions at scale using satellite-derived data, supporting ESG reporting and net-zero planning.
- Real-Time Risk Intelligence: FloodCast, FireWatch, and MotionMonitor provide near real-time detection and predictive analysis of flood, wildfire, and ground movement risks.
- EV & Solar Infrastructure Planning: LOCATE EV® and LOCATE SOLAR® databases combine 29M+ UK building records with geospatial datasets to optimise renewable energy deployment decisions.
- Online GIS & PropertyView UK: A cloud-hosted GIS platform (VIP) and a 29-million-building UK database with 50+ attributes enable fast, secure geospatial visualisation and analysis.
- Satellite, Aerial & Drone Imagery: Access to a broad range of imagery sources — satellite, aerial, and drone — processed with AI for land use, change detection, and site analysis.
Use Cases
- Insurance companies assessing flood, wildfire, and ground movement exposure across property portfolios using real-time satellite intelligence.
- Energy developers identifying optimal rooftop solar installation sites across the UK using the LOCATE SOLAR® database.
- Local authorities and fleet operators planning EV charging infrastructure with LOCATE EV® geospatial datasets.
- Corporations monitoring scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions via CO2SAT and GHG Monitoring tools to support net-zero targets.
- Emergency response teams using FireWatch and FloodCast for rapid situational awareness during wildfires and flood events.
Pros
- Comprehensive Climate Intelligence Suite: Covers the full spectrum from emissions measurement and net-zero planning to renewable energy siting and climate risk management in one platform.
- Extensive UK Property & Geospatial Data: PropertyView UK and LOCATE databases include 29M+ buildings with rich attributes, enabling detailed, data-driven location intelligence.
- Real-Time Risk Monitoring: Near real-time wildfire, flood, and ground movement alerts support rapid catastrophe response and proactive risk mitigation.
- Established Enterprise Partnerships: As a Hexagon UK Platinum Partner, Geospatial Insight offers integrated software, training, and consultancy trusted by enterprise clients.
Cons
- Primarily UK-Focused Data: Several flagship datasets (PropertyView, LOCATE SOLAR, LOCATE EV) are focused on the UK market, which may limit applicability for global clients.
- Enterprise Pricing Only: No self-serve or transparent pricing is available; access requires direct sales engagement, which may be a barrier for smaller organisations.
- Steep Learning Curve: The breadth of products, GIS tooling, and data layers may require significant onboarding and geospatial expertise to fully leverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What industries does Geospatial Insight serve?
Geospatial Insight primarily serves insurance, energy, utilities, local government, and sustainability-focused enterprises that need geospatial data for risk assessment, ESG reporting, or renewable energy planning.
What is FloodCast?
FloodCast is Geospatial Insight's flood risk intelligence product that uses satellite imagery and AI analytics to anticipate, monitor, and respond to flood threats in near real time.
Can Geospatial Insight help with net-zero planning?
Yes. Their EARTH Net Zero and CACHE Net Zero products, alongside CO2SAT and GHG Emissions Monitoring tools, are specifically designed to support organisations in tracking emissions and planning decarbonisation pathways.
What is the LOCATE SOLAR® database?
LOCATE SOLAR® is a national rooftop solar database covering 29 million+ UK buildings with over 35 solar-specific attributes, designed to help planners and installers identify optimal sites for solar panel deployment.
Does Geospatial Insight offer GIS software?
Yes. They provide VIP, an in-house UK-based cloud GIS platform, as well as Hexagon image analysis and GIS software, supported by training and consultancy services as a Hexagon UK Platinum Partner.
