kWh Analytics Releases 2026 Resilient Power Report Highlighting Renewable Energy Success Stories
kWh Analytics, a Beazley company, has announced the release of its 2026 Resilient Power Report, presenting case studies that examine how renewable energy projects have withstood severe weather conditions and wildfire events. The report highlights practical strategies, engineering improvements, and operational practices that can help strengthen the resilience of renewable energy infrastructure.
Now in its second year, the Resilient Power Report focuses on lessons learned from projects exposed to environmental hazards. It demonstrates how intelligent engineering, proactive operations, and collaboration among industry stakeholders can help renewable energy assets withstand challenging conditions. The report also highlights the importance of applying proven resilience measures across the renewable energy value chain as the sector continues to expand.
As renewable energy becomes an increasingly important part of electricity generation, protecting solar installations and battery energy storage systems from extreme weather and other physical risks is becoming a significant industry priority. The report provides examples of how project developers, equipment providers, operators, and risk management professionals can work together to reduce potential damage and improve asset performance during adverse events.
Industry Collaboration Supports Renewable Energy Resilience
Jason Kaminsky, CEO of kWh Analytics, emphasized the progress the renewable energy industry has made in identifying risks and implementing protective measures.
According to Kaminsky, the industry has developed a stronger understanding of the threats facing renewable energy assets and the resilience strategies needed to address them. Technologies and operating protocols that were not available or widely implemented just a few years ago are now being used in active projects.
He noted that continued cooperation will be essential as renewable energy resources become a central component of the electricity grid. Expanding the adoption of effective resilience solutions can help establish more durable infrastructure and support the long-term reliability of renewable energy generation.
The report reflects this broader industry effort by documenting real-world experiences and identifying measures that can be applied to other projects. By sharing practical findings from installations that have encountered severe weather and wildfire conditions, participating organizations can help other stakeholders improve their preparation, response, and recovery strategies.
Five Case Studies Highlight Practical Risk Management Strategies
The 2026 Resilient Power Report features contributions from five industry participants. Each case study examines a specific challenge involving renewable energy infrastructure and provides lessons that can inform future project development and operations.
The featured case studies cover battery energy storage system fire risk, severe weather damage prevention, snow management, solar tracker protection, and wildfire preparedness.
kWh Analytics: Managing Battery Energy Storage System Fire Risk
The contribution from kWh Analytics, titled Rising to the Challenge: Managing BESS Fire Risk, examines fire risk management for battery energy storage systems. As energy storage deployment expands, identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate protective measures are important considerations for developers, operators, insurers, and other industry participants.
Effective risk management requires attention to potential hazards and the measures available to mitigate them. The case study addresses the importance of managing battery storage fire risks as energy storage becomes increasingly relevant to renewable energy integration and electricity system operations.
National Laboratory of the Rockies: Reducing Storm Damage
The National Laboratory of the Rockies contributes a case study titled Same Storm, Different Fates: Two Roofs on Guam Show that Simple Features Can Reduce Damage. The study examines how differences in roof characteristics can influence the consequences of exposure to the same storm.
The case study highlights the potential value of straightforward design features in reducing damage during severe weather. Its findings provide a practical example of how engineering decisions can influence infrastructure resilience when facilities face comparable environmental conditions.
Madison Energy Infrastructure: Improving Snow Response
Madison Energy Infrastructure presents Winter Storm Fern: A Data-Driven Approach to Snow Response. This case study focuses on the use of data to inform operational decisions during winter weather events.
Snow accumulation can create challenges for renewable energy facilities, making timely assessments and coordinated responses important. A data-driven approach can help operators evaluate conditions, prioritize activities, and improve their response to weather-related disruptions.
The contribution demonstrates the importance of incorporating operational data into planning and response procedures to support better preparedness during severe winter conditions.
Clearway and Nextpower: Protecting Solar Panels in West Texas
Clearway and Nextpower contribute Tilt and Survive: How Auto-Stow Protected 1 Million Panels in West Texas. The case study highlights the role of automatic stow technology in protecting solar equipment during adverse weather conditions.
The project demonstrates how protective equipment positioning can support the resilience of large-scale solar installations. With approximately one million panels covered in the case study, the example illustrates the potential importance of coordinated equipment protection at utility-scale solar facilities.
Deriva Energy: Preparing for Wildfire Events
Deriva Energy contributes From Risk Assessment to Response: Operational Readiness During a Wildfire Event. The case study examines the relationship between identifying wildfire risks and maintaining operational readiness when an event occurs.
Wildfire preparedness requires organizations to consider potential exposure, establish response procedures, and coordinate operational activities. The contribution highlights the importance of translating risk assessments into practical actions that support readiness during wildfire conditions.
Supporting Long-Term Renewable Energy Investment
kWh Analytics has promoted industry collaboration to improve renewable energy asset resilience. Through its underwriting process, the company also seeks to recognize projects that implement protective measures, connecting risk management practices with insurance considerations.
The Resilient Power Report complements the company’s annual Solar Risk Assessment, which examines risks affecting solar energy assets and battery energy storage systems. The Solar Risk Assessment draws on insights from industry experts to provide information about emerging and established risks across these technologies.
Together, the two publications offer stakeholders a broader perspective on the challenges facing renewable energy infrastructure. While the Solar Risk Assessment examines the wider risk landscape, the Resilient Power Report focuses on practical experiences and lessons from projects that have encountered demanding environmental conditions.
This combination can help developers, asset owners, operators, insurers, and technology providers evaluate potential vulnerabilities and consider measures to improve project resilience. Sharing case studies also supports the wider adoption of practices that may reduce physical damage, operational disruption, and associated financial exposure.
Beazley Acquisition Strengthens Industry Collaboration
kWh Analytics was recently acquired by Beazley, a specialty insurer supporting the global energy transition. The companies are committed to advancing renewable energy resilience through data-driven collaboration across the industry.
The release of the 2026 Resilient Power Report continues kWh Analytics’ efforts to share practical knowledge and encourage the adoption of effective protective measures. By documenting experiences from projects exposed to severe weather and wildfire risks, the report aims to help industry participants strengthen their approach to resilience.
As renewable energy and battery storage deployment continues to grow, collaboration among developers, operators, equipment suppliers, and insurers will remain important to protecting infrastructure and supporting the long-term development of the clean energy sector.
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