Challenges and Opportunities for European Utility-Scale Solar Deployment

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Recording of Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 13:16 .

Stefan Müller
COO
Enerparc AG
Deutschland

Utility-Scale Solar Power I: Trends in Development, EPC, O&M, Asset ManagementWhile administrative hurdles are still a great concern for solar developers, EPCs also face material supply shortages, continuously new products and a shortage of qualified installers. At the same time, the current inflationary environment is creating immense cost pressure at each step. As high systems yields are crucial for the profitable operation of utility-scale power plants, O&Ms and asset managers employ sophisticated digital tools and advanced analytics to optimize the performance of utility-scale solar plants.

This session will discuss:

  • The status of utility-scale solar power in Europe
  • How to address project development challenges
  • The evolution of solar EPC
  • The latest digital solutions in O&M and asset management

Further Talks of this session:

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BELECTRIC Holding GmbH
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Ulrike Jahn
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VDE Renewables GmbH
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Dr. Julián Ascencio-Vásquez
Senior Staff Engineer
Envision Digital
Spanien

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Timo Moeller
Chief Growth Officer
NovaSource Power Services
USA

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Dr. Guido Agostinelli
Solar Sector Head
IFC - International Finance Corporation
USA

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