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13 January 2026

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The State of the O&M Industry (2026) Survey

Author: Solarplaza

We are excited to announce the launch of the State of the O&M Industry (2026) Survey, a collaborative effort between Solarplaza and Omnidian.

This is your opportunity to lend your voice and expertise to the most critical discussions facing the North American solar and energy storage sectors. We are calling on asset managers, O&M professionals, investors, and engineers to share their insights on the 2026 landscape.

Why Your Input Matters

The survey is designed to capture the industry's pulse on key areas, including:

  • 2026 Outlook: Identifying major industry headwinds and predicting the biggest growth opportunities.
  • Key Pain Points: Pinpointing top operational challenges, from inverter failures and supply chain delays to BESS maintenance and regulatory pressure.
  • Workforce & Technology: Understanding how organizations plan to address technician shortages, adopt new tech like AI diagnostics and robotics, and overcome barriers to adoption.
  • Reliability & Performance: Gauging trends in equipment downtime, O&M budget shifts, and the evolving challenges of battery storage operations.

By contributing your perspective, you will directly shape the findings that will be used to guide strategic decisions across the industry. Your participation is vital for creating an accurate and valuable report.

Access the Results

We will be sharing the exclusive, in-depth results of the survey during our dedicated webinar on the 12th of February.

Register for the webinar to see the full findings

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join Solarplaza Summit Asset Management North America on 1 April, taking place in San Diego.