Urbint has acquired StormImpact, a weather analytics company developed at The Ohio State University, to enhance infrastructure resilience in the utility industry.

Target Information

StormImpact, a cutting-edge weather analytics company, originated from research conducted at The Ohio State University. This innovative platform was developed to assist utility companies in effectively managing their operations during severe weather events. Founded through collaboration between professor Steven Quiring, senior researcher Brent McRoberts, and undergraduate student Scott Hull, StormImpact launched officially in 2022, following its licensing from the Ohio State Innovation Foundation.

Utilizing data-driven machine learning models, StormImpact predicts the effects of weather on electrical power systems, allowing utilities to anticipate incoming storms and assess potential damage. This foresight enables power companies to mobilize resources proactively, thus reducing the impact of outages on customers.

Industry Overview

The utility industry in the United States is increasingly adopting advanced analytics and predictive technologies to enhance infrastructure resilience. As climate variability leads to a surge in extreme weather events,