insurance

Solar power generation facilities can be exposed to risks from the effects of hailstorms, snow and typhoons, according to kWh Analytics.

PV Talk: According to kWh Analytics' Jason Kaminsky, 'there’s more capital available for risk and risk exposure' in the present investment environment.

Speciality insurer Beazley has reached an agreement to acquire US-based climate insurance provider kWh Analytics.

Damage to solar from so-called Natural Catastrophe events is increasing as the technology expands its reach and weather conditions worsen.

The insurance industry must adapt to evolving risks to head off a 'protection gap' that could undermine the global green energy transition.

US-based climate insurance provider kWh Analytics has launched a new renewable energy insurance cover for extreme weather events.

Insurer kWh Analytics has been awarded US$500,000 to develop a 'tax credit insurance product' for the distributed renewable energy sector.

PV modelling relies on the assumption of 99% availability for forecasting, but the adoption of a more realistic metric would improve finances.

The increase in frequency, severity and range of severe weather events is having a growing impact on renewable projects year-round.

As a fast-growing segment of the industry, floating solar is also a novel technology that comes with a variety of new operational risks.