Ensuring the Energy Transition: The Critical Role of Insurance Companies in Scaling New Technologies
Thursday, May 01, 2025, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Pierce Hall, Room 30129 Oxford St.
Cambridge
A Global Energy Transition Talk Series Panel Discussion
The transition to a low-carbon economy relies on the large-scale deployment of new energy technologies, yet financial and operational risks often hinder progress. Insurance companies are crucial in overcoming these challenges by providing risk mitigation solutions that enhance investor confidence and project viability. This panel will explore how insurers can support the deployment of innovative technologies at scale, the challenges of underwriting new projects, and opportunities for collaboration to accelerate the shift to sustainable energy systems.
The transition to a low-carbon economy relies on the large-scale deployment of new energy technologies, yet financial and operational risks often hinder progress. Insurance companies are crucial in overcoming these challenges by providing risk mitigation solutions that enhance investor confidence and project viability. This panel will explore how insurers can support the deployment of innovative technologies at scale, the challenges of underwriting new projects, and opportunities for collaboration to accelerate the shift to sustainable energy systems.
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