S1 - Access to PLC and converter software
13 Nov - From 10:00 to 11:50
Introduction
Access to PLC and converter software is critical for wind asset owners seeking greater control over turbine performance, troubleshooting, and long-term maintenance. This roundtable will explore barriers to software access, OEM restrictions, cybersecurity risks, and the potential benefits of open or shared access models. Key topics include ownership rights, regulatory considerations, and the impact of software access on O&M flexibility and cost efficiency. The discussion will also address collaborative strategies for negotiating better access, alternative solutions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Your moderator for this roundtable
A skilled moderator, selected from our members, will be added soon.
We will recruit a social person who is dedicated to sharing and knowledgeable in his/her field. O2O WIND usually hosts these discussions, but we have asked our dear members to help us in Madrid.
Is this your cup of tea?
Are these the challenges you are expected to develop in your professional role?
What are the biggest obstacles to securing access to PLC and converter software?
How do OEM restrictions limit asset owners' ability to manage their turbines?
What legal and contractual challenges must be overcome to gain access?
How can asset owners collectively work towards better access rights?
What risks come with increased access, including cybersecurity and liability issues?
How can a shared industry approach strengthen negotiations with OEMs?
What lessons can be learned from other industries facing similar software access challenges?
How can asset owners balance the push for access with maintaining OEM support?
What regulatory changes, if any, could support owners in gaining access?
What concrete first steps can be taken to build a structured, long-term collaboration on this issue?
Joining this discussion with identical peers from other WTG 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.
Before the event - submit your top challenge.
At the event - discover your peers' challenges, have input on yours and discuss solutions.
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.
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