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What is Climate-Tech and why is it the key to the future of energy?
Climate-Tech emerges as one of the main allies in accelerating transition towards a sustainable, efficient and intelligent energy model. But… What does it mean? What kind of solutions does it include? And why is it already playing a key role in different sectors like energy?
What is climate technology?
According to United Nations Climate Change, any technology used to combat climate change is considered climate technology. This refers to a set of technological solutions specifically designed to mitigate the effects of climate change or help adapt to its consequences. It includes both digital tools and physical innovations aimed at:
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
- Optimising the use of natural resources.
- Promoting energy and operational efficiency.
- Improving infrastructure resilience to extreme weather events.
In other words, it’s about technology applied to protecting the planet, with a practical and data-driven focus.
Climate tech applied to the energy sector
Energy companies are under an increasing pressure scenario: they must boost operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact and ensure safety, all at once.
In this context, Uali is a clear example of how climate tech can become a strategic asset, providing:
- Next-generation drones and smart sensors to collect field data, even in remote or hard-to-reach locations.
- AI models trained to detect anomalies, predict failures and generate early alerts.
- Data platforms that transform raw data into actionable insights for operations teams.
This not only helps optimise resources and reduce losses, but also minimises environmental risks through early incident detection and more accurate monitoring of infrastructure.
→ Interested in Climate Tech companies? We recommend reading our article “Introduction to Climate Tech Startups”.
Why is it key to the future of energy?
Because transforming the energy system requires innovation. Climate technology enables solutions that were previously unthinkable, and does so with an evidence-based approach. It brings agility, traceability and adaptability in a fast-changing world.
Climate tech is a concrete tool to tackle the most urgent challenges of our time. Its application in the energy sector is proof that technology can be part of the solution—creating a real, measurable and scalable impact.
At Uali, we combine drones with artificial intelligence to transform the inspection and monitoring of energy assets. We detect failures, optimise operations and reduce risks, leading to greater efficiency and a smaller environmental footprint. Through advanced technologies, we help our clients make smarter, data-driven decisions that improve the safety and sustainability of their operations. **Get to know us!**
Amelia Bálsamo
CTO
