Torch Systems

Torch Systems is an AI-powered multi-sensor detection platform founded in Lafayette, California to address the growing threat of outdoor wildfires and industrial hazards. The company builds solar-powered IoT devices that combine thermal cameras, microphones, and air quality sensors to detect fires, intrusions, equipment faults, vegetation risk, and air quality anomalies in real time for solar farms and industrial sites. Torch's technology uses AI and smart filtering to distinguish true fire events from false positives, enabling immediate alerts and faster field response. The company was inspired by the devastating 2017 Napa Valley wildfires and deployed its devices during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires to assist rangers and first responders with re-ignition detection. Torch serves solar operators, utilities, and industrial site managers seeking cost-effective, continuous outdoor monitoring without reliance on power infrastructure.