Energies and Infrastructures Monitoring

Securing and Optimizing Mining Production

CLS Southern Africa delivers precise assessments of ground movement and terrain deformation affecting mines and sensitive infrastructures, helping anticipate risks to human safety and protect the environment.

We draw on the expertise of TRE Altamira, a global leader in satellite radar interferometry (InSAR), CLS' subsidiary, with more than 25 years of experience in monitoring ground deformation. This high-resolution technology detects even the smallest shifts, providing early warnings to improve site safety and minimize environmental impact.

CLS' subsidiary EIS-ME can also support African mining operations by monitoring air quality, emissions, noise, vibrations, and odors, promoting safer, more sustainable, and compliant site management across the region.

Civil Engineering Infrastructure Monitoring

CLS Southern Africa supports civil engineering and infrastructure projects with tailored monitoring tools from the design phase through construction and commissioning.

With our expertise in InSAR technology and advanced decision-support systems, we provide continuous and precise monitoring of terrain and structural evolution (including bridges, dams, tunnels, roads, and transport corridors) improving planning, anticipating risks, and ensuring operational safety.

This proactive approach enhances project performance, reduces risks, and promotes sustainable and responsible infrastructure management across the African continent.

Driving the Energy Transition in Africa

In Southern Africa, the ecological transition in the energy sector is essential to ensure reliable, low-carbon, and sustainable power, both onshore and offshore. From growing urban centers to remote coastal areas, renewable energy plays a crucial role in driving inclusive and resilient development.

Through the subsidiaries of our group, Meteodyn (France, China, India), Woods Hole Group (USA), CLS Brasil, and CLS Indonesia, we unite global experts in engineering, instrumentation, and environmental sciences.

Our teams specialize in wind measurement, meteorology, and climatology, supporting regional initiatives to expand clean energy and improve energy security.

A flagship innovation, DeepCLidar, marks a breakthrough in offshore wind measurement. CLS Southern Africa has played a central role in the R&D phase of DeepCLidar and now designs and assembles the system locally, ensuring top-level reliability and performance adapted to African maritime conditions. This next-generation offshore LiDAR solution provides high-precision data on wind, waves, and atmospheric conditions, enabling safer offshore operations, optimized site selection, and better integration of renewable energy into regional power networks.

Through Meteodyn, we apply advanced expertise in wind engineering, weather modeling, and climatology to support clients in renewable energy development, smart city design, and wind safety. Its CFD-based platform delivers accurate wind resource assessments, operational forecasts, and energy management tools to optimize performance throughout the lifecycle of energy projects.

Together, these innovations reflect CLS Southern Africa’s commitment to the energy transition, helping partners improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and actively contribute to a sustainable and independent energy future for the African continent.