Alexander Plonka

Position: Product Lifecycle Manager
Firma: KACO new energy GmbH - A Siemens Company
Land: Germany

My role is Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM). I have 8 years of experience in the solar industry and have worked across the entire value chain (installer, distributor, manufacturer) as well as on three continents: the U.S., Australia, and Europe.
I have been with KACO for 5 years, including the past 1.5 years as PLM for utility-scale solar inverters. My current focus is on cybersecurity. Sustainability is a key priority for KACO and is firmly embedded in our corporate philosophy.

22. Juni 2026Driving Sustainability and Cybersecurity in PV

Sessions

Session

Sustainable Solar: How Policy Changes Impact ESG Practices in Solar System Design and Component Sourcing

Montag, 22. Juni 2026, 15:45 - 16:45 Uhr

ICM München Raum 14 C

Bitte beachten Sie, dass alle Konferenzsessions in englischer Sprache abgehalten werden. Europe's solar market has lately been influenced by ESG and supply chain transparency. Yet shifting political priorities and tighter project budgets have been refocusing attention on feasibility and cost. How essential are sustainability criteria today? Considering supply security, raw material availability and circular economy principles, this session will explore how new EU regulations and market demands are reshaping ESG strategies in solar system design and the procurement of components. Key topics: Updates on European ESG policy frameworks Forced labor regulation and transparency rules CBAM and carbon-related trade measures Sustainability strategies of manufacturers and offtakers Recycling and its implications for raw material costs