SOLAR S3 – OEM VS THIRD-PARTY REPAIR

17 Nov - From 10:00 to 11:50

Where do owners draw the line between OEM dependence and independent repair for major solar components?

OEM service can be costly and slow, but moving to third-party repair brings technical, contractual and warranty risks. Where should solar asset owners draw the line when maintaining inverters, transformers and other critical components? Join fellow owners to compare where OEM support still adds value—and where alternatives now make sense.

Take the moderator seat

Moderated by wind asset owners.

A small number of peers are invited to lead these roundtables — shaping the discussion and working closely with experienced operators.

You will join an international group from leading asset owners. Moderate multiple sessions and join the event free of charge.

To learn more about what's expected from a moderator and apply to be a moderator, please click here.

Is this your cup of tea?

Are these the challenges you are expected to develop in your professional role?

  • Which solar components are owners comfortable sending to third-party repair—and which remain OEM-only?

  • How are owners assessing the technical and commercial risks of non-OEM repairs?

  • At what point do OEM pricing and lead times justify switching to independent providers?

  • How do owners manage warranty implications when using third-party repair partners?

  • What experiences have owners had with repair quality, turnaround time and repeat failures outside the OEM network?

Joining this discussion with identical peers from other Solar owners will give you a broader understanding, an expanded network and valuable insights.

Your top challenge – directly included

This roundtable is based on real and current challenges held among the participants. You will have direct input on your top challenge and insights into your peer’s top challenges.

  1. Before the event - submit your top challenge.

  2. At the event - discover your peers' challenges, have input on yours and discuss solutions.

  3. After the event - receive a summary of the findings from all roundtables, providing valuable insights for all.

Once you have registered your team, each individual will receive a link to select roundtables and submit their top challenges. A dummy is shown at this link.

Jump in-between our five different sessions: