Economically Complying with Grid Codes for Large-Scale PV Plants

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Recording of Monday, April 07, 2025 | Intersolar & ees Middle East Conference | Language: English | Duration: 17:34 .

Waqas Hussain
Business Development Manager
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
Germany

Utility-scale solar projects face challenges like rising costs, supply chain volatility, and the impacts of extreme weather. Digitalization, including digital twins and advanced analytics, enhances O&M, asset management, and data integration, though implementation hurdles remain. Ensuring module reliability, product quality, and end-of-life practices like recycling and repowering is crucial. By embracing digital tools and robust strategies, the sector can optimize performance and sustainability throughout the project lifecycle.

Further Talks of this session:

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Eric Evers
V.P. Global Sales
DEKRA SE
Germany

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Aditya Saraswat
Research Director
Rystad Energy
Norway

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Satar Rafie Schahraki
CEO
AS-Energie
Germany

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Lennart van Walsum
Director EMEA & Americas
Global Solar Council
UK

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