What’s Keeping Solar Leaders Up at Night
The solar industry is under intense pressure to deliver clean energy at scale—safer, faster, and more affordably than ever before. But whether you’re manufacturing solar panels or operating solar farms, meeting this demand comes with complex challenges.
For one, regulatory requirements and cybersecurity expectations are rising. As critical infrastructure, solar operations must adhere to strict compliance standards while protecting sensitive data and equipment from growing cyber threats. At the same time, recruiting, training and retaining skilled workers has become more difficult, especially in an industry where advanced technologies like MES, automation, and AR/VR are essential to daily operations.
Manufacturers are racing to reduce the cost-per-watt of solar energy, which means uncovering every opportunity to streamline production and increase throughput without compromising quality. That includes improving how raw materials, components, and finished goods flow through warehouses and production lines. Meanwhile, operators are working to implement and scale digital solutions across facilities—all while navigating labor shortages and ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Adding to the complexity is market volatility. With material costs and market prices constantly shifting, both solar panel manufacturers and solar farm operators need the flexibility to adapt quickly, optimize resource use and maintain profitability in a dynamic landscape. These challenges are real—and growing. But with the right automation, insights and support, they’re surmountable.
