As next-generation PV technologies like TOPCon and bifacial modules enter the field, traditional AI forecasting faces a critical challenge: past performance no longer reliably predicts future outcomes. This session explores how these advanced modules can behave differently in real-world conditions compared to lab results, revealing the limits of historical datasets. Attendees will learn strategies for capturing early field insights, understanding when AI predictions may falter, and leveraging expert oversight to complement machine learning. The result: a smarter, more adaptive approach that integrates human judgment and AI to guide evolving solar technologies.
\n\nhttps://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-3\n\nAuditorium LOCATION:Auditorium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T010228 SEQUENCE:1773100948 UID:SolarQualitySummitEurope2026-4@www.solar-quality-summit.com DTSTART:20260217T190000 DTEND:20260217T220000 SUMMARY:Networking Dinner URL:https://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-4 DESCRIPTION:Following the Summit programme, the Networking Dinner offers great opportunities to connect and exchange gathered insights while enjoying a panoramic view over Barcelona (more details on the Networking Dinner page).
\n\nhttps://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-4\n\nTorre Melina Gran Meliá Hotel LOCATION:Torre Melina Gran Meliá Hotel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T010228 SEQUENCE:1773100948 UID:SolarQualitySummitEurope2026-6@www.solar-quality-summit.com DTSTART:20260217T130000 DTEND:20260217T134500 SUMMARY:Smarter Solar, Stronger Systems: How AI Delivers on Quality? URL:https://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-6 DESCRIPTION:Framing AI and robotics as solutions but prompting an honest exploration of what they can and cannot solve. AI and robotics are increasingly promoted as the next frontier for quality assurance in solar but how far can they really take us? This session takes a critical, grounded look at where AI is delivering meaningful improvements in PV system quality and where its limitations still require human expertise, better data, or a shift in approach.
From fault detection and predictive maintenance to automated inspections and performance forecasting, AI has already transformed parts of the PV lifecycle. But not all quality issues can be solved by algorithms. Incomplete datasets, misclassified failures, and emerging technologies with no historical field data challenge the current capabilities of even the most advanced AI systems.
\n\nhttps://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-6\n\nAuditorium LOCATION:Auditorium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T010228 SEQUENCE:1773100948 UID:SolarQualitySummitEurope2026-7@www.solar-quality-summit.com DTSTART:20260217T135000 DTEND:20260217T143500 SUMMARY:Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Priorities in Modern PV Systems URL:https://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-7 DESCRIPTION:As PV and storage systems become increasingly connected, they are also more exposed to cyber threats. This session examines the most pressing vulnerabilities in inverters, SCADA networks, and BESS controllers. From anomaly detection to secure-by-design architectures, we’ll show how the industry is staying ahead of attacks that could compromise performance and revenue. Real examples will highlight what works when prevention is the priority.
\n\nhttps://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-7\n\nAuditorium LOCATION:Auditorium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T010228 SEQUENCE:1773100948 UID:SolarQualitySummitEurope2026-8@www.solar-quality-summit.com DTSTART:20260217T161000 DTEND:20260217T172500 SUMMARY:Predictive Maintenance in Action URL:https://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-8 DESCRIPTION:What if you could spot PV performance issues before they impact energy yield — and act on them immediately?
Led by the SUPERNOVA project, this session is a live-data showcase of next-generation tools that are redefining predictive maintenance in solar O&M. Rather than focusing on theory, the session demonstrates how advanced monitoring concepts work in practice and how they translate into faster, more informed operational decisions. A key enabler of predictive maintenance is the systematic collection, structuring, and integration of data within dedicated digital platforms. By aggregating diverse data streams, these platforms ensure that information is consistent, accessible, and ready for advanced analytics. The session highlights novel data sources that unlock truly predictive capabilities, including early-stage material degradation detection using near-infrared spectroscopy, environmental sensors on trackers enabling automated weather-triggered safety actions, and innovative I–V curve estimation approaches based on string-level and non-intrusive module-level monitoring. Attendees will gain insight into how these technologies perform in real operational environments and how high-quality, well-organised data directly supports the development and validation of predictive models — ultimately improving plant reliability, reducing downtime, and increasing operational efficiency.
Long-term reliability isn’t just an engineering goal – its a financial strategy. This flagship session presents findings from the 2026 PV + Storage Technical Due Diligence Report, revealing how risk prediction, smart component selection, and advanced modeling are making projects more financeable.
\n\nhttps://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-9\n\nAuditorium LOCATION:Auditorium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T010228 SEQUENCE:1773100948 UID:SolarQualitySummitEurope2026-19@www.solar-quality-summit.com DTSTART:20260217T161000 DTEND:20260217T172500 SUMMARY:System-Wide Protection: Firewalls, Gateaways, BESS, and Inverters URL:https://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-19 DESCRIPTION:Blackouts show how a single point of failure in critical infrastructure can cascade across systems and cause widespread disruption. Modern PV plants are part of this same interconnected ecosystems, where one compromised asset can trigger far-reaching consequences. During this interactive session, together we will explore how to prepare for cascading risks and what solutions are available today to strengthen resilience.
\n\nhttps://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-19\n\nSears + Pisa LOCATION:Sears + Pisa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T010228 SEQUENCE:1773100948 UID:SolarQualitySummitEurope2026-20@www.solar-quality-summit.com DTSTART:20260217T135000 DTEND:20260217T143500 SUMMARY:Humans and Machines: Safer, Smarter PV Operations URL:https://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-20 DESCRIPTION:AI and robotics are not replacing technicians - they are making their jobs safer and more effective. This session looks at how drones, autonomous cleaners, and remote monitoring reduce time spent in hazardous conditions while delivering richer, more precise data. Attendees will see how shifting physical risk to machines frees human talent for analysis, optimization, and complex problem-solving. Real-world examples show how this human-machine collaboration is raising both safety and operational quality.
\n\nhttps://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-20\n\nSears + Pisa LOCATION:Sears + Pisa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T010228 SEQUENCE:1773100948 UID:SolarQualitySummitEurope2026-21@www.solar-quality-summit.com DTSTART:20260217T154000 DTEND:20260217T161000 SUMMARY:Coffee Break URL:https://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-21 DESCRIPTION:https://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-21\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T010228 SEQUENCE:1773100948 UID:SolarQualitySummitEurope2026-38@www.solar-quality-summit.com DTSTART:20260217T144000 DTEND:20260217T154000 SUMMARY:Workshop: AI Agents in PV Plant-Integrated Monitoring Systems Based on SUPERNOVA URL:https://www.solar-quality-summit.com/programme/programme-overview#conference-schedule-item-data-38 DESCRIPTION:Explore how AI agents can enhance PV plant monitoring with insights from the SUPERNOVA project through a mix of presentations and hands-on group exercises.
Participants will design and test simple AI agents for alarm analysis or decision support in a simulated environment. The session concludes with a discussion on integrating intelligent automation into real-world plant operations.
*This is a closed workshop with a limited number of attendees, on a first-come first-served basis.
If you're interested in participating please send an email to b.fernandez@solarpowereurope.org for the registration form.
Transform scattered technical documentation into automated operational decisions in this hands-on session.
We'll demonstrate the complete journey: AI extracts critical insights from your reports, contractual documentation, and maintenance manuals, then you'll learn to operationalize that intelligence - auto-generating work orders, triggering warranty claims, scheduling interventions, and maintaining asset compliance. Using real solar plant scenarios, you'll see documents become structured data, data become validated insights, and insights become executed actions with clear ownership and timing. Walk away with a proven framework to eliminate manual reconciliation, reduce errors, and scale your technical operations without scaling headcount.
*This is a closed workshop with a limited number of attendees, on a first-come first-served basis.
If you're interested in participating please send an email to b.fernandez@solarpowereurope.org for the registration form.