Solarplaza Summit Asset Management North America

Growing at a steep average annual growth rate of 33%, the US solar market has recently passed the mark of 120 GW of cumulative PV capacity. Now - with 30 GW of utility-scale solar capacity set to come online over the next two years, and the new Inflation Reduction Act coming into effect - the future of PV in the US is looking sunnier than ever. Still, market dynamics like energy and commodity price increases, mounting solar supply chain constraints, and growing climate change and (cyber) .. continue reading security risks all have a profound impact on the market. To keep the industry resilient, the exchange of knowledge and network is more important than ever.The 9th edition of ‘Solarplaza Summit Asset Management North America’ will once again provide this platform, combining a crowd of key local and global players, market insights from inspirational speakers, and extended networking opportunities for two action-packed days in San Diego.

Highlights

• Asset Management Strategy
• O&M Best Practices
• Market Dynamics

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08 Nov 2020

Shuaibu Ibrahim JibrinVisitor Laboratory Technician at NNPC/NPSC/BOKKIS NIG LTDGombe, Nigeria

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Speakers

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Leila Garcia da Fonseca

Research AMER at Wood Mackenzie

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Zoe Berkery

Chief Operating Officer at CleanCapital

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Sara Kayal

Global Head of PV Integration solutions at Lightsource bp

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Amanda Bybee

CEO of Amicus O&M Cooperative

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Hilary Lefko

Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright

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Manish Nayar

Founder & Executive Chairman of OYA Renewables

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Schedule & Agenda

Thu, 13 Apr 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM	Registration Registration & Welcome Coffee
Thu, 13 Apr 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM	Opening Ceremony Welcome Remarks by the Chairperson
Thu, 13 Apr 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM	Session Navigating the Global Power Dynamics and Coming Out Stronger Session Topics:The dynamics we’re facing on the global stageImpact of international turbulence on the ...continue reading
Thu, 13 Apr 09:45 AM - 10:15 AM	Session Solar Market Outlook - Key Facts & Figures Session Topics:Reviewing North America’s operational solar capacityImpact of the Inflation Reduction Act (I...continue reading Leila Garcia da Fonseca Research AMER at Wood Mackenzie
Thu, 13 Apr 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Roundtable Surfing the Wave of Solar Growth and Market Dynamics Session Topics:Reviewing the opportunities and challenges related to the Inflation and Reduction ActIn...continue reading Zoe Berkery Chief Operating Officer at CleanCapital
Thu, 13 Apr 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Networking Networking Break
Thu, 13 Apr 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Session Workforce Development Strategies Think Tank Session - Turning Key Challenges into Key Opportunities
Thu, 13 Apr 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM	Roundtable Financing and Managing Assets in the IRA Era Session Topics:Tax credit extensions and bonuses: implications for solar financing and solar development...continue reading Hilary Lefko Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Manish Nayar Founder & Executive Chairman of OYA Renewable.. +1 more
Thu, 13 Apr 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM	Roundtable Operating & Maintaining assets in the IRA Era Session Topics:IRA’s impact on O&M contractsChanging operations commitments on PTC funded assets...continue reading Reegan Moen VP of Business Development at SOLV Energy
Thu, 13 Apr 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM	Roundtable Optimizing O&M Through Automation and Digitalization Session Topics:AI and data mining: How smart can we get? The use of data in prioritizing O&M decisions...continue reading Leila Garcia da Fonseca Research AMER at Wood Mackenzie Sally Starnes Senior Manager Services Business Development ..
Thu, 13 Apr 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM	Session Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Think Tank Session -Turning Key Challenges into Key Opportunities
Thu, 13 Apr 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM	Lunch Lunch Break
Thu, 13 Apr 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM	Roundtable Storage Asset Management Session Topics:Implications of the different storage business models on managing operationsTechnology ...continue reading Sara Kayal Global Head of PV Integration solutions at Li..
Thu, 13 Apr 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM	Roundtable Hiring and Training a Diverse O&M Crew Session Topics:How to secure Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in the O&M space?Impactful support for tri...continue reading Amanda Bybee CEO of Amicus O&M Cooperative
Thu, 13 Apr 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM	Roundtable Harvesting the Double Yields of Agrivoltaics Session Topics:The dual-use case for solar and agricultural developmentSolar grazing and ‘made in the ...continue reading Nick de Vries SVP Technology & Asset Management at Silicon ..
Thu, 13 Apr 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM	Roundtable Optimizing Storage System Performance With Proper O&M Processes Session Topics:O&M considerations when operating storage assetsSafeguarding O&M performance guarantees...continue reading Bill Reaugh Principal Engineer at VDE Americas
Thu, 13 Apr 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM	Session Sustainability & Circularity Think Tank Session - Turning Key Challenges into Key Opportunities
Thu, 13 Apr 04:45 PM - 05:30 PM	Roundtable Roadmap for a Sustainable Domestic Supply Chain and Workforce Session Topics:Perspectives on the futureTimeline for onshoring a manufacturing supply chain of clean techn...continue reading
Thu, 13 Apr 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM	Networking Networking Drinks
Thu, 13 Apr 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM	Dinner + Cocktail Networking Dinner Powered by Omnidian
Fri, 14 Apr 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM	Early Bird (Sport) Activities
Fri, 14 Apr 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM	Registration Registration & Welcome Coffee
Fri, 14 Apr 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM	Opening Ceremony Welcome Remarks by the Chairperson
Fri, 14 Apr 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM	Session Futureproofing Revenue Strategies Session Topics:Future of fully merchant-based PV projectsThe latest trends in Power Purchase Agreement...continue reading
Fri, 14 Apr 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM	Session Effectively Tackling Solar Asset Underperformance Session Topics:Identifying the main causes of solar asset underperformance Action plans to deal with underp...continue reading Michael Eyman Managing Director at Origis Services Lynsey Tibbs Director of Asset Management at Silicon Ranch +1 more
Fri, 14 Apr 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Break Networking Coffee Break
Fri, 14 Apr 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Session Stakeholder Engagement Think Tank Session - Turning Key Challenges into Key Opportunities
Fri, 14 Apr 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Roundtable Fortifying Cyber Security Session Topics:NERC CIP standardsLearnings from earlier incidents with grid vulnerabilityWhat...continue reading
Fri, 14 Apr 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM	Roundtable Mitigating Extreme Weather Risks Session Topics:Fighting impact of extreme weather events with AM preventative measuresStrategies preve...continue reading Kristen Wagner Product Manager at Clean Power Research John Sedgwick President of VDE Americas
Fri, 14 Apr 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM	Roundtable Vegetation Management: Cut to the Chase Session Topics:O&M costs and strategiesGrading versus not grading and related permitting implications...continue reading
Fri, 14 Apr 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM	Roundtable The Future of Solar Insurance Session Topics:Key indicators for good and bad insurance contractsThe change towards data-driven underwriti...continue reading
Fri, 14 Apr 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM	Lunch Lunch
Fri, 14 Apr 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM	Session Assembling Your Spare Part Supply Chain Strategy Think Tank Session - Turning Key Challenges into Key Opportunities
Fri, 14 Apr 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM	Roundtable Refinancing Considerations and Lessons Session Topics:Refinancing motivations of project sponsorsOptimizing refinancing: operational consideration...continue reading
Fri, 14 Apr 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM	Roundtable Repowering Damaged or Ageing Assets Session Topics:My asset is reaching end-of-life: What’s next?Dealing with repairs outside of warranty...continue reading
Fri, 14 Apr 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM	Break Short Break
Fri, 14 Apr 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM	Session The Large Promise of Hydrogen: Making Sense of Hype and Hope Session Topics:What's in store for this important key to the future, as fuel and energy storage technology...continue reading
Fri, 14 Apr 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM	Roundtable Game-changers That Will Shape the Future of the US Solar Industry Session Topics:Groundbreaking technologies and innovations that will drive the industryExpectations fo...continue reading
Fri, 14 Apr 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM	Networking (Lounge) Closing Networking Drinks