Webinar: 2026 Asset Management Trends Driving Portfolio Value

In an exclusive webinar hosted in partnership with Solarplaza, Omnidian provided a sneak peek into the "State of the O&M Industry 2026" report.

by Bree Brouwer Assure Performance 59 min

Webinar Introduction and Overview

Agenda and Housekeeping

• Introduction of Panelists
• Discussion Kickoff
• Industry Challenges and Growth Areas
• Workforce Challenges and Solutions
• Concerns in Asset Management
• Balancing Labor and Automation
• Battery Storage Growth and Challenges
• Standardization and SLA Challenges
• Transition to Q&A Session
• Asset Optimization Post-Warranty
• Survey Raffle Winner Announcement

Overview

The findings reflect different perspectives from asset owners, asset managers, and O&M providers across utility-scale and C&I portfolios. Key insights include:

• The Inverter Reliability Crisis: Why 90% of survey respondents identify inverters as the primary cause of downtime
• O&M Budget Projections: Over 60% expect budgets to rise due to labor costs, travel, and aging system degradation.
• Workforce & Automation Strategies: Insights into prioritizing technician upskilling and apprentice programs.
• Storage Management Hurdles: Complexities surrounding software controls and State-of-Charge (SOC) estimation.
• AI and Digital Twins: Emphasizing high-quality metadata and standardized data mapping for technology adoption.
• Repowering Legacy Assets: Technical traps when upgrading older sites, including electrical and mechanical compatibility issues.

Perfect For:

• Asset Managers and Owners looking to transition to financial-first portfolio strategies.
• O&M Service Providers aiming to understand budgeting trends through 2026.
• Operations Engineers seeking insights into inverter performance and data standardization.
• Project Developers interested in long-term serviceability and repowering potential of assets.

Watch the full webinar to learn how to turn operational data into measurable portfolio value.