Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Day 1 – From EPC to O&M – Commissioning, Performance & Best Practices
09:30 - 10:15 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
10:15-10:25 | Opening Remarks
Welcome Address by Jonathan Paulussen & Christophe Timmermans CEO from SolarCleano.
Introduction to the summit’s themes: EPC, Commissioning, and O&M
Overview of AI’s role in advancing the O&M industry
10:25-10:35 | Opening Remarks
Señora Embajadora Cardoso
Welcome Address by the Ambassador from Luxembourg to Spain.
10:35-10:55 | Presentation: Smart O&M Innovation Session
Hector de Lama - Fotoplat
10:55 - 11:15 | Presentation: Does installation affect the performance and profitability of photovoltaic assets?
Sergio Alegre, Head of Execution - TotalEnergies Spain
Share his perspective on project execution, explain how construction quality impacts long-term performance, and link project delivery with future O&M efficiency and asset value creation.
11:15 - 11:35 | Presentation: How EPC Workmanship Determines O&M Costs: Findings from >5GW of Solar Projects and >2,000 PV Inspections
Maria Gil, International Partnerships Manager - SolarGrade
Highlight why quality control during construction is essential to reduce future risks, avoid unnecessary corrective maintenance, and improve long-term project outcomes.
11:35 - 11:55 | Networking break
11:55 - 12:15 | Presentation: Optimising PV plant through data analytics and preventive O&M
Jorge Solórzano, Founding Partner & COO - QPV
Explain how data analytics and preventive O&M can improve the operational performance of PV plants, help asset owners anticipate issues, and support better decision-making before problems become costly field interventions.
12:15 - 12:35 | Presentation: Industrial, Energy, Efficiency: From Audit to Profitable Solar Investment
Iñaki Sánchez Unibaso, Freelance Energy Efficiency Expert
Explore how energy audit can identify efficiency opportunities and guide profitable investments. The presentation shows how data-driven decisions can turn energy recommendations into sustainable performance.
12:35 - 12:55 | Presentation: Aerial Thermography and Soiling detection for Smarter O&M
Fabian Wolfertstetter, Sales Manager - Volateq
Present the role of aerial thermography and soiling detection in solar O&M, explain how inspection data can support preventive maintenance, and show how early defect and soiling identification can improve operational decisions.
12:55 - 13:15 | Presentation: Optimising O&M Strategies with Accurate Soiling Measurement
David Slaviero, South EU Sales Manager - Kipp & Zonen
Explain the importance of accurate soiling measurement, show how soiling data can guide cleaning strategies, reduce unnecessary cleaning operations, and improve performance through more precise, data-based decisions.
13:15 - 14:15 | Networking lunch
14:15 - 14:35 | Presentation: Chemical Innovation as Part of Smart Solar O&M
Cátia Castro, Europe Sales Manager - Chemitek
Present the role of specialised cleaning and protection products, discuss cleaning efficiency, module protection and soiling reduction, and position cleaning chemistry as part of a broader Smart O&M strategy.
14:35 - 14:55 | Presentation: Smart O&M Innovation Session
To be announced - GRUPODILUS
14:55 - 15:15 | Presentation: Smart O&M Innovation Session
Maximiliano Ezequiel Frydman, Business Developper - aBalados
15:15 - 15:35 | Networking break
15:35 - 15:55 | Presentation: Smart O&M Innovation Session
Paulo Ribeiro, Head of Operations Portugal – Akuo
How to ensure that operational requirements are properly integrated into projects during the development phase and explain how to integrate the BESS approach.
15:55 - 16:15 | Presentation: What Spain Can Learn from Latam Solar O&M Conditions
Manuel A. Mateo, CEO - UV Protek
Share lessons from Latam solar O&M markets, discuss demanding operating conditions such as high soiling, heat, humidity and corrosion, and connect module protection with long-term performance in challenging environments.
16:15 - 17:00 | Moderated exchange: What Does Smart O&M Really Mean for Spain?
Topics to be announced.
17:00 - 17:30 | Five Lessons for Smarter Solar O&M in Spain
Jonathan Paulussen, Director Latam & Spain - SolarCleano
Day 1 key takeaways.
17:30 - 19:30 | Drink & Awards Ceremony
Enjoy a formal drink, where recognition speeches will lead to exciting prizes. This will be an opportunity for further networking and socializing with guests.
Wednesday, September 16 th, 2026
Day 1 – Industry, EPCs, Asset Owners & Smart O&M Strategy
09:00 -09:30
Morning Coffee & Networking
09:00 -09:30 Morning Coffee & Networking
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Day 2 – Safety-First O&M – Cleaning, Compliance & Field Best Practices
09:15 -10:00 | Registration & Morning Coffee
10:00-10:15 | Opening Remarks for day 2: From Strategy to Field Reality
Jonathan Paulussen, Director Latam & Spain - SolarCleano
Recap the key messages from Day 1, introduce the operational focus of Day 2, move from industry strategy to practical field execution, and explain the importance of service providers in the future of Smart O&M.
10:15-10:35 | Presentation: The Reality of Solar O&M Services in Spain
Alain Noghiu, CEO – Dr Solar
Share the perspective of a Spanish solar O&M service provider, discuss client expectations, field constraints and service quality, and highlight the need for further professionalisation of O&M services in Spain.
10:35 - 10:55 | Presentation: What Really Happens on Site: Lessons from the Field
Mickael Roussel, Field Technician - BDP Solar
Provide a practical field technician perspective, present daily operational challenges on solar sites, discuss planning, equipment, team coordination and site safety, and highlight the gap between strategy and real field execution.
10:55-11:15 | Presentation: Using Cleaning Products Safely and Efficiently in Solar O&M
Maykil Hasan, Head of Spain, LATAM and Eastern EU - SolarCleano
Present robotic cleaning as a key part of Smart O&M, discuss productivity, safety and standardisation, and highlight the ROI of robotic cleaning for large-scale assets.
11:15 - 11:35 | Networking Break
20-minute networking session with sponsor stands and coffee.
11:35-11:55 | Presentation: Safety as a Strategic Pillar of Solar O&M
José Fernandez, CEO - Fallprotec
Explain why safety must be central to modern solar O&M, discuss risk prevention, compliance and responsibility, and show how safety can become a differentiating factor for service providers.
11:55-12:15 | Presentation: What Large Operators Expect from Service Providers
Pedro Fontoura, Safety Senior Manager - EDP Portugal
Present a large operator’s expectations regarding safety, discuss contractor management, audits, compliance and on-site behaviour, and explain how safety requirements influence supplier selection.
12:15-12:35 | Presentation: Mobility between sites
Jorge Díaz Mencía, Spain Sales Manager - Spider
Present the several solutions for smart mobility between different solar sites and what could be the benefits of efficient mobility processes.
12:35-13:15 | Moderate exchange: Cleaning Operations in Spain: Quality, Cost and Safety
Topics to be announced.
13:15 - 14:15 | Networking Lunch
14:15 - 14:35 | Presentation: Reducing Field Workload with Autonomous Vegetation Control
Jessie Ronquillo, Business Development Manager - SNT AI
Present autonomous vegetation control as part of modern O&M, explain how automation can reduce repetitive field work, and discuss benefits for planning, safety and operational costs.
14:35 - 14:55 | Presentation: Solar Cleaning: A success story from Puerto Rico
Manuel A. Mateo, CEO - UV Protek
Share a success story of a solar cleaner from Puerto Rico cleaning solar panels in the Caribbeans.
14:55 - 15:15 | Presentation: Partner Field Experience in Portugal & Brazil
Antonio Leitao, CEO - In Tech
Share a complete field experience in solar cleaning in Portugal and Brazil. What can the Spanish Solar Market learn from its neighbour?
15:15 - 15:35 | Networking break
15:35 - 15:55 | Presentation: Precise soiling measurement: The foundation of an optimized cleaning strategy
Chayenne Sweebroek, Europe Sales Manager - Kipp & Zonen
Show how accurate soiling measurement enables smarter, data-driven cleaning decisions. The objective is to optimize cleaning schedules to maximize energy production while minimizing operational costs.
15:55- 16:15 | Presentation: Turn your portfolio of photovoltaic installations into a recurring income stream
Raúl Peña Domínguez, CEO – Verde y Sostenible
Explore how photovoltaic installers can turn their existing portfolio into a recurring revenue stream through more efficient and digitalised maintenance. It will highlight how automation can reduce operational costs while strengthening customer loyalty.
16:15 - 16:55 | Moderate exchange: Can Smart O&M Make Field Operations Safer and More Profitable?
Topics to be announced.
16:55 - 17:10 | Closing Remarks & Farewell
Jonathan Paulussen, Director Latam & Spain - SolarCleano
Summary of key takeaways from the summit, acknowledgments, and final words from the organizers. Thank you to all attendees and sponsors.
Please note that the Solar O&M Summit 2026 scheduled to be held in Spanish.
