Solar''s legal risks are changing. Here''s what to watch out for
As the renewable energy industry has grown up, so have its legal risks. Two attorneys joined the Factor This! podcast to break down what to watch out for.
Demand for solar power is rising in a context of high energy prices and the drive towards a low-carbon future. But, as a new Emerging Risk Trend Talk report from Allianz Commercial highlights, the installation of solar photovoltaic panels introduces risks that must be mitigated if the potential of this power source is to be safely harnessed.
Although the installation and operation of solar PV are based on proven technologies, liability risks that need to be considered include product and installation quality, contracting, and third-party assets.
“Risks vary according to whether PV installations are ground-mounted, roof-mounted, or floating,” says Thomas Berning, Senior Risk Consultant, at Allianz Commercial.
Allianz Commercial report explores the risks and rewards of the booming solar power sector, as industries and governments strive to meet climate commitments. Installing solar panels can reduce a company's energy costs, demonstrate its commitment to sustainability, and create energy independence.
As the renewable energy industry has grown up, so have its legal risks. Two attorneys joined the Factor This! podcast to break down what to watch out for.
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