Educational Day
Emerging Leaders Program
31 March 2026 | San Diego
This training day is designed for new professionals, students, and trainees entering the rapidly growing field of solar PV and BESS asset management. With the North American market shifting toward larger, more complex hybrid portfolios and increasingly data-driven operations, understanding the fundamentals of asset management has never been more essential.
Through a mix of interactive sessions, case studies, and group discussions, participants will gain a clear and practical grounding in the core pillars of asset management. Topics range from due diligence and O&M best practices to the basics of financial oversight and the emerging challenges of managing hybrid assets.
Beyond technical knowledge, this day also emphasizes peer-to-peer exchange and career development. Attendees will connect with fellow newcomers, share experiences, and engage directly with seasoned industry experts who will offer guidance, answer questions, and provide real-world insights.
Emerging Leaders Program is part of:
San Diego
Solarplaza Summit
Asset Management North America
1 - 2 April 2026
Registration & welcome coffee
Opening & welcoming words by Solarplaza
Edwin Koot
Solarplaza
Elise Hoffmann
Energy markets, the solar value chain, and the role of asset management
Mark Culpepper
Enfinity Global
Asset management starts with due diligence
- Technical, financial, and contractual due diligence explained.
- Common red flags in PV and BESS projects.
- How due diligence findings shape long-term asset strategies.
- Practical mini-exercise: reviewing a simplified due diligence checklist.
Jon Previtali
VDE Americas
Coffee break
Technical fundamentals of PV asset management
- Overview of plant design and critical components.
- Understanding performance metrics: PR, availability, degradation.
- Common operational challenges and maintenance strategies.
- Health & safety considerations for asset managers.
Karo Fernandez
Solar Energy International
Case study exercise: Diagnozing plant underperformance
Participants analyze a sample performance report and work through root cause identification.
Karo Fernandez
Solar Energy International
Lunch break
O&M best practices for long-term performance
- Service provider management: SLAs, KPIs, and reporting.
- Preventive vs corrective maintenance: scheduling, planning, and budgeting.
- Using monitoring platforms and data to guide decisions.
- Managing warranties, spares, and spare parts strategies.
- Environmental and social considerations in O&M.
- Group discussion: practical challenges in day-to-day O&M.
Coffee break
Asset Management for Hybrid Assets – How to Integrate BESS
- How hybrid systems are structured and operated.
- Key challenges: warranties, degradation, safety, and dispatch strategies.
- Additional commercial considerations: merchant risk, revenue stacking, compliance.
- What asset managers need to know to oversee hybrid portfolios.
Jason Raymond
Sunraycer
Give & get: Interactive mentorship and key takeaways
Emerging leader networking drinks
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