Working to Address Grid Challenges for Solar PV: Strengthening Utility-Scale Resilience & Flexibility through Innovation, Policy, and Collaboration

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Recording of Monday, April 07, 2025 | Intersolar & ees Middle East Conference 2025 | Language: English | Duration: 17:09 .

Speaker

Lennart van Walsum
Director EMEA & Americas
Global Solar Council
UK

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

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.

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