Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 11:06 .

Enhancing Operations Through Contextual Data Integration

Effective operations and maintenance depend on the accessibility of data, particularly from multiple sources. Context is essential for understanding project impacts and improving decision-making, as evidenced by the importance of addressing maintenance issues like air conditioning failures in extreme weather. AI applications, such as chatbots, highlight the role of a well-defined context window in delivering accurate interactions and insights. SenseHawk aims to integrate fragmented data in the solar industry to facilitate better decision-making and operational efficiency. Additionally, the development of a context-aware system that incorporates user behavior, preferences, and multi-modal inputs is vital for optimizing user experience. The integration of digital twins in construction management exemplifies how comprehensive context can drive operational efficiency. Furthermore, drones play a crucial role in identifying and analyzing the root causes of site issues, demonstrating that many problems arise from installation processes rather than component quality. Effective handover processes from EPC to O&M preserve history and enhance accountability, aligning with the goal of creating an AI-ready platform that connects various data sources for improved asset management.

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Speaker

Swarup Mavanoor
CEO
SenseHawk, Inc.
USA

Talk of session: Solar Power Plants and Storage III: Making Solar Systems Smart and Cyber Safe - Digitalization, AI and the Future of O&M and Asset Management

Digitalization and AI are transforming solar-plus storage operations. From digital twins and predictive analytics to automated dispatch, performance optimization and drone based system health monitoring, smart tools are rapidly advancing, enhancing O&M and asset management. At the same time, the growing connectivity raises cybersecurity risks. This session explores how to unlock data-driven value while keeping PV and battery assets secure and resilient.

This session will address:

• Digital twins and AI-driven performance optimization for PV and storage
• Predictive maintenance and advanced analytics in O&M
• Data integration across development, construction and operations
• Cybersecurity risks, standards and best practices for connected energy assets

Further Talks of this session:

How to keep solar & storage systems smart, reliable and safe over its lifetime?

Speaker

Lucy Craig
SVP and Head of Growth Strategy, Digital & Data Solutions, Energy Systems
DNV
Norway

To Talk

The Future of Solar & Bos Site Management Based on Aerial Data & Monitoring Systems

Speaker

Stanislas van der Vaeren
Managing Director
Sitemark
Belgium

To Talk

PV Cybersecurity: NIS2 Compliance at Realistic Cost

Speaker

Uri Sadot
Managing Director
SolarDefend
Israel

To Talk

Panel Discussion: Smart, Secure, Scalable: What Will Define the Next Generation of Solar & Storage Asset Management?

To Talk