- Hawaiian Electric is performing pole work and relocating poles due to major erosion damages caused by Kona Low storms.
- Utility serves Maui island during severe weather conditions.
- Hawaiian Electric is conducting surveys for grid hardening in the Lahaina area.
Hawaiian Electric contracts Cyberhawk for drone inspections of power lines
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What happened
Hawaiian Electric contracted Cyberhawk to conduct drone inspections of its electrical infrastructure on Hawai‘i Island. These aerial inspections are part of the company's wildfire safety strategy. Inspections began in mid-October and are scheduled to continue through December 2026 in various areas of the island.
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Why it matters
The inspections are designed to identify issues in power lines and poles to prevent or lessen the risk of wildfires. This grid hardening effort is part of Hawaiian Electric's ongoing safety strategy for its infrastructure.
Hawaiian Electric is currently conducting surveys for grid hardening in the Lahaina area, serving Maui island during severe weather conditions.
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