In this episode of IB Talk, Insurance Business editor Gia Snape sits down with Howden US' Jared Dubrowsky to unpack a growing blind spot in the global push toward sustainability: the hidden risks embedded in green energy technologies.
As investment pours into solar, wind and battery storage, these assets are widely seen as environmentally friendly alternatives to carbon-based energy. But Dubrowsky challenges that assumption, pointing to a critical issue often overlooked by project owners and insurers alike—the full lifecycle of these technologies.
From lithium-ion battery fires to the disposal of aging solar panels, the conversation explores how environmental exposures don’t end when energy is generated. Instead, they shift to end-of-life risks, including hazardous materials, landfill liability, and the long-tail impact of improper disposal.
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