Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 12:10 .

Navigating Cybersecurity and Compliance Challenges in the Solar Industry

The solar industry faces significant cybersecurity challenges, with recent cyberattacks on solar plants highlighting the urgency for improved safety measures. The intersection of digital technology presents both risks and opportunities, making compliance with stringent regulations like NIS2 critical for businesses. Penalties for non-compliance are severe, prompting a need for businesses to take initial steps towards cybersecurity maturity. Investments are shifting away from high-risk projects, particularly affecting Central and Eastern Europe, as new regulations complicate financing options. The landscape is shaped by fears of industrial unfairness and economic dependencies, with calls for reduced reliance on external inputs. Key organizations, such as SolarPower Europe, advocate for the sector's growth and innovation while addressing regulatory changes. As the energy policy evolves, a focus on antitrust issues is necessary, with cybersecurity standards needing refinement to match industry demands. Stakeholders are urged to enhance their cybersecurity measures and remain adaptable amidst increasing regulatory complexities.

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Speaker

Uri Sadot
Managing Director
SolarDefend
Israel

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

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

To Talk