In this episode of ib talk, insurance business Editor Jia Snape sits down with Howden US’s Jared Dubrowski to uncover a growing blind spot in the global effort toward sustainability: the hidden risks inherent in green energy technologies. As investment in solar, wind and battery storage grows, these assets are widely seen as environmentally friendly alternatives to carbon-based energy. But Dubrowski challenges that notion, pointing to an important issue that is often overlooked by project owners and insurers – the full lifecycle of these technologies. From lithium-ion battery fires to the disposal of old solar panels, the conversation revealed how environmental risks don’t end when energy is generated. Instead, they are exposed to end-of-life risks including hazardous materials, landfill liability, and long-term effects of improper disposal.
