Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 37:20 .

Opportunities and Risks of AI in Industrial and Energy Sectors

The integration of AI in industrial plants and the energy sector presents both significant opportunities and challenges. AI tools enhance cybersecurity, enabling faster identification of risks and compliance reporting, thus streamlining operations. However, vulnerabilities related to data privacy, bias in algorithms, and inadequate protection against cyberattacks raise concerns. The solar industry specifically shows potential for growth through digital transformation, yet faces struggles with interoperability and data integration. Effective data management is crucial, as valuable insights are often trapped in disparate formats. The increasing reliance on AI introduces new threat vectors alongside the necessity for organizations to improve their cybersecurity posture. Companies must focus on structured AI onboarding, user-friendly applications, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness to mitigate these risks while capitalizing on technology's potential.

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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

Beyond Monitoring: How Data Integration Enables Reliable Solar & Storage Performance

Speaker

Swarup Mavanoor
CEO
SenseHawk, Inc.
USA

To Talk

PV Cybersecurity: NIS2 Compliance at Realistic Cost

Speaker

Uri Sadot
Managing Director
SolarDefend
Israel

To Talk