RIFFAI to Show How Satellites and AI Can Identify Next Energy Development Sites at Echelon 2026

• RIFFAI highlights how satellite intelligence and AI-driven analysis help energy developers discover, evaluate, and accelerate new renewable energy opportunities.

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RIFFAI, an AI startup specializing in satellite data and GIS, has announced its participation in Echelon Singapore 2026 on June 3-4.

Founded by Kolatat Katousano, a satellite data expert with extensive experience in energy operations at Schneider Electric and The Crown Estate, RIFFAI leverages satellite data to train automated decision-making AI solutions, accelerating site selection for energy developers.

At the event, the company will present its long-term vision of becoming the global engine that processes Earth observation data, supporting smarter decisions across energy, agriculture, climate, security, and transportation.

The early-stage development of clean energy infrastructure, particularly site search and selection, remains under-optimized. Consequently, many promising renewable energy initiatives have never been implemented. This Singaporean startup uses satellites to train automated decision-making AI solutions that help accelerate site search and selection for energy developers.

RIFFAI utilizes AI technology for monitoring environmental changes and key critical infrastructure in Earth Observation. It has deployed a command and control system for energy companies to manage their operations remotely in real-time and time sensitive missions.

“We are seeing new generations of satellite data process and space influence on industry-agnostic applications that will help us understand intelligence decision making in planetary scale,” said Kolatat Katousano, Founder and CEO of RIFFAI.

RIFFAI operates on the principle that unlocking clean energy at scale requires intelligence at the foundation of project development. To this end, it has engineered AI-powered satellite analytics revolutionizing the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of sites for solar farms, onshore·offshore wind power, and hyperscale data centers.

At the core of RIFFAI’s technology is the ability to transform complex satellite imagery into clear, actionable insights. By working with hyper-multispectral satellite data and applying machine learning models, RIFFAI enables users to detect environmental changes, monitor risks, and support long-term planning with greater accuracy.

“Satellites used to be something far above our heads, but these insights from space are becoming a practical part of everyday decision-making for commercial and civilian applications,” Kolatat Katousano added.

At Echelon 2026, RIFFAI will share its long-term vision of becoming the global engine that processes all Earth observation data. It envisions a future where space technology acts as an invisible infrastructure supporting daily decisions across energy, agriculture, climate, security, and transportation.

“To move toward this vision, we are starting with a focused strategy. Today, we are building deep domain expertise in the energy sector, helping countries and companies identify renewable resources, optimize infrastructure planning, and accelerate transition more efficiently toward sustainable systems,” he stated.

RIFFAI is also investing in scalable AI models, multi-satellite integration, and global data partnerships to ensure its platform can support mission-critical applications across diverse regions. Each partnership brings the company closer to a world where satellite intelligence is as accessible and influential as global internet connectivity.