Xcel Energy Enhances Wildfire Detection with Pano AI

The initiative, expected to be completed by 2025, comes as Xcel Energy works to mitigate wildfire risks in the South Plains and beyond. Pano AI is currently identifying optimal camera locations in areas with the highest fire risk. This proactive approach aims to prevent devastating incidents like the 2023 Smokehouse Creek Fire, for which Xcel accepted responsibility. The fire, caused by downed power lines, burned over a million acres—the largest wildfire in Texas history—and contributed to economic losses exceeding $1 billion.