Edmar Pessoa Araujo Neto

Job Title: Head of Software Development
Company: KACO new energy GmbH - A Siemens Company
Country: Germany

Edmar Pessoa Araujo is the Head of Software at KACO new energy GmbH - A Siemens Company, leading global teams in the development of cloud-based monitoring platforms and embedded systems. With over 15 years of experience in software engineering and system architecture, he specializes in managing secure software solutions, optimizing development processes, and driving innovation in industrial and energy sectors.

May 06, 2025Cybersecurity - How to Keep Solar Energy Infrastructure Safe?

May 06, 2025Panel Discussion: AI in Utility-Scale Solar: Ready for Prime Time or Still in Beta?

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Utility-Scale Solar Power II: Digitalization & AI Transforming the Industry

Tuesday, May 06, 2025, 04:30 pm - 06:00 pm

ICM München Room 14 B

Digitalization has already revolutionized utility-scale solar, and now AI is emerging as the next game-changer, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and optimizing performance across a solar power plant's entire lifecycle. From site selection and energy yield prediction to financial modeling during the development, design optimization and automation during construction, and predictive maintenance for O&M, AI and digital tools are transforming how solar power plants are planned, built, and operated. But with solar becoming a critical part of our energy infrastructure, concerns about cyberattacks are growing. This session will provide: Overview of digital, IOT and AI tools across all phases of a solar plant's lifecycle Insight on the opportunities and limitations of today's digital and AI solutions in the solar industry Discussion on cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies for solar power systems