Recording of Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 22:52 .

Experts Seek Comprehensive Software Solutions for Construction and Logistics Management Amid Integration Challenges with Existing Systems

The discussion revolves around the challenges and solutions related to managing warehousing, logistics, and construction in large projects. Participants express a need for effective management tools that integrate various aspects of project execution. One notable tool discussed is self-developed by Uniper with external programmers, tailored specifically to fit their company's workflow during engineering procurement and construction phases. However, there's an acknowledgment that no single tool can manage all aspects comprehensively. There's mention of efforts to innovate using geo-information systems for progress mapping and sensorics for quality control without manual intervention. The effectiveness of these tools ultimately depends on user behavior; even the best system fails if not used correctly or consistently. Cross-expertise collaboration within companies is highlighted as beneficial, especially when involving different fields like nuclear science contributing to photovoltaic (PV) projects or battery technology developments under challenging conditions. Fire safety concerns are raised regarding PV installations in built environments potentially posing ignition risks—insurance companies use this risk factor as a barrier against PV rollouts in certain contexts.

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Talk of session: Utility-scale Solar Power I: Trends in Development, EPC and Asset Management

As regulatory requirements and margin pressure make project development increasingly challenging, EPCs are confronted with new system designs and high volatility in product supply and cost. Once a PV power plant has been built, the O&M needs to ensure a high output. This requires more and more digital analytics, while asset managers must deal with increasing reporting services. The session will cover:

• Status of utility-scale solar power project development needs
• How EPCs deal with rising costs and supply volatility pressure
• Advanced analytics for effective O&M
• Asset management throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Q&A

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Benedikt Ortmann
Global Director Origination & Business Development Projects
BayWa r.e. AG
Germany

To Talk

Advantages of R&D in Innovation, System Design and Technical Concept Optimization

Speaker

Martin Dennenmoser
Head of R&D
BayWa r.e. Solar Projects GmbH
Germany

To Talk

Modelling Future Failures on PV Plants to Plan O&M and Improve Design

Speaker

Aquin Magnus
Project Engineer
ENGIE Laborelec
France

To Talk

Digitalization in Solar Construction - Attempts to Leapfrog Evolution in Project Realization

Speaker

Dan Garlin
COO Renewables
Uniper
Germany

To Talk

The Importance of Asset Management From Development Through Life Cycle of the Project

Speaker

Dr. Carlos Javier Sarasa
Managing Director
ELGIN ENERGY
United Kingdom

To Talk