The Solar Quality Summit Europe 2026 unites industry leaders - including engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operation & maintenance (O&M) providers, investors, asset managers, technology companies, transmission system operators (TSOs), and distribution system operators (DSOs) - to explore strategies and technologies shaping the future of solar PV and storage systems.
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Having seen the transformative role of AI in solar PV operations, the Summit put it at the centre, taking a closer look at the opportunities it brings for raising the quality of solar projects across their lifecycle.
Topics of the sessions
1. Performance - AI, predictive maintenance, advanced forecasting, diagnosing underperformance, and managing emerging solar PV technologies.
2. Security - Cybersecurity priorities, inverter reliability, and system-wide protection.
3. Operations - Predictive maintenance in action, AI for assurance, smart upgrades, and human + machine collaboration.
4. Built to Last - Engineering reliable solar PV + storage systems, AI-powered construction quality assurance, resilience to extreme events, and component-level reliability.
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The Summit takes place 17-18 February 2026 in Barcelona, organisers are SolarPower Europe and Intersolar Europe.