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Renewable energy & infrastructure · Mexico

From terrain to decision.

We produce the technical information your project needs to move forward: LiDAR, multispectral and thermal drone surveys, discipline-specific analysis and permitting support.

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Aerial view · Solar park
  • LiDAR
  • Multispectral
  • Thermal
  • Hydrology
  • Environmental
  • Archaeology

  • +7,000

    hectares analyzed

    Prospecting, surveys and studies

  • +15

    projects supported

    Solar, wind and infrastructure

  • 6

    Mexican states

    Headquartered in Mérida, Yucatán

  • +500

    km of corridors studied

    Roads, power lines and rights of way

Services

Reliable technical information, from field to desk.

We cover the full data cycle of a project: we capture it on site, turn it into useful analysis and deliver it ready for engineering, investment and permitting.

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Field capture

We plan every field visit and capture high-precision data with LiDAR, multispectral and thermal drones, under strict safety protocols.

Survey drone flying over hills

  • Planning & preliminary analysis

    Before flying we review the existing site information and define the technical scope: coverage area, required resolution, ground control points, access and flight restrictions. Every field visit gets more done, with no rework.

    • Desk & map review
    • Flight plan
    • Ground control points (GCP)
    • Reconnaissance visit

  • LiDAR & photogrammetry

    High-precision topography over large areas, even under vegetation cover, and 3D models of terrain and infrastructure without interrupting operations.

    • Classified point cloud
    • DEM / DTM / DSM
    • Contour lines
    • Orthomosaics
    • 3D models

  • Multispectral & thermal

    With our DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral we capture green, red, red-edge and near-infrared bands to measure vegetation vigor and cover. With a thermal camera we detect temperature anomalies in terrain and critical infrastructure.

    • Multispectral orthomosaics
    • NDVI / NDRE indices
    • Thermal maps
    • Anomaly detection

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Analysis & territorial intelligence

We turn data into answers for each discipline: water, environment, heritage, land and infrastructure.

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  • Hydrology

    Watershed delineation, runoff analysis and flood simulation based on high-resolution elevation models, to design drainage and keep works out of risk zones.

    • Watersheds & runoff
    • Flood simulation
    • Risk zones
    • Hydrological study

  • Environmental

    AI vegetation counts, NDVI and multispectral indices, forest density and species identification. Ideal input for project planning and the environmental impact assessment (MIA).

    • Vegetation counts
    • NDVI / multispectral
    • Forest density
    • Species identification

  • Archaeology

    LiDAR detection of potential remains and points of archaeological interest, even under vegetation, to support the INAH-⁠05-⁠001 filing (construction clearance). Less time, lower cost and less risk for field crews.

    • Remains detection
    • Points of interest
    • Relief models
    • INAH filing support

  • Geospatial analysis (GIS)

    Road network, proximity to substations and transmission lines, land use and site constraints, with maps and reports ready to present.

    • Thematic maps
    • Road network
    • Power infrastructure
    • SHP / KMZ layers

  • Land prospecting & due diligence

    We identify and evaluate parcels suited for solar and wind projects: area, access, proximity to the grid, land tenure and constraints.

    • Parcel search
    • Suitability matrix
    • Tenure review
    • Site datasheets

  • Infrastructure analysis

    Inspection and modeling of corridors, transmission lines, roads and structures for planning, design and maintenance.

    • Drone inspection
    • 3D models
    • Crossings & impacts
    • Technical report

  • Applied AI & training

    AI models that detect and count vegetation, objects and infrastructure on orthomosaics, plus hands-on courses so your team can use these tools.

    • Object detection
    • Custom models
    • Courses & workshops

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Permitting & regulatory support

We support your project before authorities with solid, well-organized information.

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  • Permit management

    Preparation and follow-up of filings with federal, state and municipal agencies. We make sure every deliverable meets what each authority requires: SEMARNAT, INAH, PROFEPA, RAN and others.

    • Permit roadmap
    • Filing preparation
    • Agency-ready deliverables
    • Follow-up

  • Supporting deliverables for the EIA (MIA)

    We produce the technical information behind the Environmental Impact Assessment (mapping, surveys, site characterization and vegetation counts), working with the environmental consultant who prepares it.

    • Thematic mapping
    • Site characterization
    • Vegetation counts
    • Technical annexes

Remote monitoring

Your site, watched without being there.

Autonomous drone stations installed on site take off, fly and recharge with no pilot on the ground. From a control center we schedule recurring inspections and receive live video from parks, construction sites and substations.

  • Scheduled or on-demand flights

    Automatic recurring patrols or immediate takeoff when an alert fires, day and night.

  • Progress & critical operations

    Recurring orthomosaics and models to measure progress, volumes and change between dates, plus live remote supervision of sensitive operations: lifts, equipment installation and work at height or near energized lines.

  • Security & infrastructure

    Intrusion detection, thermal anomalies and damage, with live video to the control center.

  • Solar & wind parks
  • Construction sites
  • Substations & lines
  • Land & reserves
Automated drone dock with the drone inside, installed on a rooftop

Common faults we detect with thermography

Illustrative images
  • Hotspot

    Hotspot

    A damaged cell, micro-crack or faulty solder joint that overheats and reduces the module’s output.

  • Active bypass diode

    Active bypass diode

    One third of the module heats up because of a shaded or damaged cell, or a failed diode.

  • Disconnected module

    Disconnected module

    A whole module hotter than its neighbors: it is not delivering power to the string.

  • Soiling or shading

    Soiling or shading

    Dust built up along the bottom edge, or shadows, causing heating and generation losses.

Aerial view of a highway interchange
Road corridor · Aerial view

Deliverables

Engineering-ready data.

We deliver in the formats your team already uses, with quality control and clear documentation, so the information goes straight into design, analysis or filings.

  • CAD and GIS compatible

    Point clouds, 3D models, orthomosaics and vector layers ready for AutoCAD, Civil 3D, QGIS or ArcGIS.

  • Safety and efficiency

    We reduce field risk and time, even across long corridors, without interrupting operations.

  • High precision

    3D surveys with drone LiDAR and photogrammetry to model infrastructure and large land areas.

Delivery formats

  • LAS / LAZ
  • DWG / DXF
  • SHP
  • KMZ
  • GeoTIFF
  • GeoPackage
  • CSV
  • PDF

Process

How we work.

A clear process, with a single point of contact from start to finish.

  1. Scope

    We learn about your project, the site and what the information is for: engineering, investment or permitting.

  2. Planning

    We define methodology, crew, flight logistics and schedule, with a clear technical and commercial proposal.

  3. Field

    We fly LiDAR, photogrammetry, multispectral and thermal missions with safety protocols and on-site quality control.

  4. Analysis & delivery

    We process, analyze and deliver reports, maps and layers, and stay available to answer questions.

Rural road through vegetation, seen from above
HeadquartersMérida, Yucatán20.97° N · 89.62° W

About

We know the ground.

Knan is a firm based in Mérida, Yucatán, dedicated to producing the technical information that renewable energy and infrastructure projects need to move forward with confidence.

We combine fieldwork, capture technology and geospatial analysis with knowledge of the territory and of regulatory processes in Mexico. We work across the Yucatán Peninsula and in other states of the country.

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    One team, from field to desk

    We capture, process and analyze: fewer hand-offs and more control over quality.

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    Current technology

    LiDAR, multispectral and thermal drones, photogrammetry, GIS and artificial intelligence applied to real project problems.

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    Built for decisions

    Every deliverable answers a concrete question: where, how much, what constraints and what comes next.

We work with

  • Solar & wind developers
  • EPCs & engineering firms
  • Investors & funds
  • Environmental consultants
  • Infrastructure & government

Contact

Let’s talk about your project.

Tell us what you need and where your site is. We’ll get back to you with a scope proposal.