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Fabian Michel

Head of Cyber Security & Operational Technology (OT)

BELECTRIC GmbH

Fabian Michel is Head of Cyber Security & Operational Technology (OT) at BELECTRIC, one of Europe’s leading service providers in the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants and battery storage systems. He joined BELECTRIC as Team Lead Operational Technology in 2021, implementing complex OT solutions for BELECTRIC’s projects across Europe. Prior to his time at BELECTRIC, he held positions such as Technical Consultant for IT Security and System Administrator at various companies.

Panel discussion

As solar portfolios become increasingly digital – via remote monitoring, SCADA integration, inverter connectivity, and third-party data platforms – the risk profile for asset managers is changing fast. Cyber incidents now have the potential to impair performance, disrupt revenue, compromise data integrity, and trigger contractual or regulatory liabilities.

How are asset managers strengthening operational resilience, managing vendor-related cyber risks, and ensuring secure, reliable plant performance across diverse and maturing portfolios?