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Are photovoltaic solar panels safe?

The risks associated with the use of renewables are often overlooked and this poses serious problems for insurers. However, we are keen to support our customers and to provide guidance on how photovoltaic solar panel systems can be installed and used safely.

Is solar production risk a financial risk?

While the financial community is—rightfully—focused on newly emergent risks of this asset class, such as managing the merchant tail and basis risk, it’s important that the financial community remains vigilant on the question of solar production risk.

What are the risks of building a solar farm?

Building on flood plains for example could mean that the solar farm is at risk of flooding or water damage. Building near archaeological sites also presents risks which would be reflected in higher insurance premiums. 5.

How do solar projects affect the value of solar assets?

A robust and sustainable solar industry is dependent on solar projects achieving their anticipated return on investment. The primary input affecting the value of solar assets is modeled energy yield coupled to the corresponding uncertainty of achieving that yield over the system life.

What is solar risk assessment 2023?

Industry experts in solar production risk have partnered to publish the new ‘Solar Risk Assessment 2023’ report to advance the solar industry. Designed intentionally for a non-technical financial community, this report will be refreshed every year to provide investors with the latest insights on the evolution of solar risk management.

How can solar asset risk be managed?

“Managing solar asset risk requires a concerted industry effort to ensure sustainable growth and investment,” said Jason Kaminsky, CEO at kWh Analytics. “It is in our collective interest to address the evolving risks identified in the report and to collaborate on solutions.

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