Region
Europe (Technology Origin Use Case)
Background
Vineyards and high-value crops in Southern France are often hit by destructive hailstorms, causing millions in annual losses.
The Challenge
Local governments and growers needed a way to reduce hail size or prevent hail formation altogether—without causing ecological side effects or relying on outdated flares.
The Solution
Using Selerys’ cloud seeding system, aircraft equipped with smart dispersal units were deployed to inject silver iodide into hail-forming clouds. The system used predictive radar data to identify storm cells and optimize seeding.
Results & Impact
- Reduced average hailstone size by over 40%
- Lowered insurance claims by agricultural cooperatives
- Provided real-time storm management through integrated dashboard
- Built policy interest in climate adaptation through weather modification