# 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.