Emerging Leaders Program

Solar Energy International, in partnership with AES CE, recently developed and launched a 6-week best-in-class PV O&M Onboarding course. Join us for this 3-hour overview of technical, critical takeaways and learn what PV O&M field professionals need to know to work safely and efficiently. Karo Fernandez, Technical Training Manager for AES and SEI Curriculum Developer, walks you through a technical deep-dive of large-scale PV sites. Learn what industry leaders consider most important when onboarding technical personnel into this rapidly-emerging branch of PV.

This interactive session will provide a crash course on the fundamentals of PV analytics, provide an overview of the existing analytics trends and software, and explore how AI and automation are transforming operations and maintenance (O&M). Learn practical steps for turning data into insights and insights into action. Come prepared with your questions for an engaging Q&A!

This session provides a comprehensive approach to managing solar investments and portfolios. Explore effective financial management techniques, including billing, performance benchmarking, and refinancing strategies to maximize returns. Learn how to navigate investor relations, estimate asset valuations, and optimize secondary market opportunities. Additionally, gain insights into asset onboarding, due diligence, reporting, and balancing in-house versus outsourced services for streamlined portfolio management.