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
Speaker to be announced.
10:55 - 11:15 | Presentation: Does installation affect the performance and profitability of photovoltaic assets?
Sergio Alegre, Head of Execution - TotalEnergies Spain
11:15 - 11:35 | Presentation: Building Solar Plants with O&M in Mind
Speaker to be confirmed - Akuo
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: Energy Efficiency and Performance Optimisation Across Solar Assets
Iñaki Sánchez Unibaso, Energy Efficiency Expert - Iberdrola
Discuss energy efficiency and asset performance optimisation, present relevant KPIs and monitoring practices, and explain how standardised O&M processes support long-term 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: Robotic Cleaning as a Smart O&M Lever
Maykil Hasan, Spain & LATAM Business Development - 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.
14:55 - 15:15 | Presentation: AI and Autonomous Vegetation Control in Solar Plants
Jessie Ronquillo, Business Development Manager – SNT AI
Present AI-powered vegetation control solutions, explain how autonomous robots can support solar field operations, and connect vegetation management with smarter, safer and more efficient site maintenance.
15:15 - 15:35 | Networking break
15:35 - 15:55 | Presentation: Smart O&M Innovation Session
Speaker to be announced.
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
Carlos Fernandes, America Sales Manager - Chemitek
Explain the practical use of cleaning products in solar O&M, discuss efficiency, safety, module compatibility and environmental considerations, and show how products can complement manual, mechanical and robotic cleaning methods.
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: From Soiling Measurement to Cleaning Planning
Chayenne Sweebroek, Europe Sales Manager – Kipp & Zonen
Show how soiling measurement supports practical cleaning planning, explain how data can guide field interventions, and help service providers move from routine-based cleaning to data-based cleaning.
14:55 - 15:35 | Moderate exchange: Safety Before Action: How to Secure Solar O&M Operations
Topics to be announced.
15:35 - 15:55 | Networking break
15:55 - 16:15 | Presentation: Partner Field Experience
Speaker to be announced.
16:15 - 16:35 | Presentation: Partner Field Experience
Speaker to be announced.
16:35 - 17:15 | Moderate exchange: Can Smart O&M Make Field Operations Safer and More Profitable?
Topics to be announced.
17:15 - 17:30 | 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.
