Solarplaza Summit Asset Management North America

13 - 14 Apr 2023

San Diego

North America’s leading event on optimizing solar asset management and operations

Asset Management Strategy | O&M Best Practices | Market Dynamics

Growing at a steep average annual growth rate of 33%, the US solar market has recently passed the mark of 120 GW of cumulative PV capacity. Now - with 30 GW of utility-scale solar capacity set to come online over the next two years, and the new Inflation Reduction Act coming into effect - the future of PV in the US is looking sunnier than ever. Still, market dynamics like energy and commodity price increases, mounting solar supply chain constraints, and growing climate change and (cyber) security risks all have a profound impact on the market. To keep the industry resilient, the exchange of knowledge and network is more important than ever.

The 9th edition of the Solarplaza Summit Asset Management North America will once again provide this platform, combining a crowd of key local and global players, market insights from inspirational speakers, and extended networking opportunities for two action-packed days in San Diego.

The Industry Advisory Board empowering the event

The combined wealth of knowledge, years of experience, and high-level network of our expert advisory board members help shape our program and enhance our event. Their involvement guarantees the practical and inspirational relevance of our event in the dynamic and ever-evolving solar landscape.

Amanda Bybee

Michael Eyman

Leila Garcia da Fonseca

Jason Kaminsky

Erin Kivlehan

Reegan Moen

Matt Murphy

COO

Greenbacker Capital

Mr. Matt Murphy is the Vice President of Fleet Management for Greenbacker Renewable Energy where he is responsible for day to day operations and maintenance, fleet performance, and technical due diligence. In his current position Matt oversees a portfolio of over 200MW of residential solar, commercial and utility solar, and wind power plants across 18 States. During his time at Greenbacker he has been instrumental in building systems and processes to enable the successful rapid growth of the Greenbacker fleet. Previously Mr. Murphy was Director of Operations & Maintenance for Borrego Solar where he oversaw a fleet of 500 Megawatts of solar power plants across 11 states. Matt managed a national O&M team and was responsible for the highest level of escalation within the department. On a daily basis he ensured that each region was performing optimally. He also served as the department’s data & communications technical expert. Previously, Matt was the East Coast O&M Manager for Borrego Solar, where he oversaw the East Coast fleet as it grew from five to fifty megawatts. Matt’s specialties included data and electrical troubleshooting, lean management implementation, risk mitigation, insurance claim management, data analysis, and CMMS infrastructure build out. Prior to joining Borrego Solar, he worked for five years at the Vermont-based electrical contracting company Peck Electric, where he was instrumental in creating and running Peck’s solar PV division (now in the top 30 solar installers in the country) and was responsible for every job function from sales to system commissioning. While at Peck, Matt oversaw the design, development, construction, and maintenance of over 5 MW of solar PV capacity. Matt also has five years of experience teaching PV construction and troubleshooting to electricians at the Vermont NJATC training center, where he prepared students for the NABCEP certification test. Matt is a licensed electrician in several states and is NABCEP certified.

Jon Previtali

Lynsey Tibbs

Leigh Zanone

500+

Attendees

90+

Speakers

50+

Partners

Zooming in on the North American Solar Asset Management field

Fueled by market research, curated by our Advisory Board, and tailored for our professional audience, the content-rich event program takes stock of the trends & opportunities in North American solar asset management.

Conference Program Solarplaza Summit Asset Management North America

SESSION 1 Perspective and Outlook for a Dynamic Solar Landscape

SESSION 2A - Asset Management Reinforcing the Foundation of Solar

SESSION 2B - O&M Reinforcing the Foundation of Solar

SESSION 3A - Asset Management Capitalizing on Growth Opportunities

SESSION 3B - O&M Capitalizing on Growth Opportunities

SESSION 4 Initiatives Towards a Firm Fundament

SESSION 5 Re-evaluating Revenue Strategies to Solidify Yield

SESSION 6A - Asset Management Solutions and Strategies to Mitigate Asset Risk

SESSION 6B - O&M Solutions and Strategies to Mitigate Asset Risk

SESSION 7A - Asset Management Futureproofing Solar Asset Management Strategies

SESSION 7B - O&M Futureproofing Solar Asset Management Strategies

SESSION 8 The New Solar Future Ahead

Unique Networking Activities

Make the most out of your event experience, and join a wide-ranging and surprising set of networking activities which includes an insightful site visit, culinary enjoyment, and sports & leisure activities that range from a relaxing to playfully competitive nature.

Sara Kayal

Global Head of PV Integration solutions

Jason Cannon

Project Manager

Zoe Berkery

Chief Operating Officer

Erin Kivlehan

Vice President of Asset Management

Lynsey Tibbs

Vice President, Asset Management

Jaime Carlson

Head of Commercialization and Market Risk

Shake up our line-up with your speaker nominations!

We seek diverse industry voices to help craft impactful events. If you're an expert or know one, reach out! We especially welcome nominations of women and underrepresented groups.

Pre-Conference Networking Event

SOLV Energy Headquarters

12 April 12:30 - 19:00
16680 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127

Address: 16680 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127

Conference

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay

13 April - 14 April , 09:00 - 18:30
1441 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA 92109, United States

Panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Mission Bay, and downtown San Diego at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina.

Frannie Flinterman
Flagship & Event Quality Lead

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Ward Schuuring
Business Developer Team Lead

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Sabine Dhevaraj
Event Coordinator Team Lead

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Program Overview