Customized risk solutions for the renewable energy industry
While your business is focused on supporting the future of energy and the environment, Travelers is focused on supporting your future — helping renewable energy companies succeed by meeting the specialized risk challenges of a rapidly growing industry.
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TEXT: Travelers presents Powering the Future
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TEXT: Eileen Kauffman, Global Practice Leader, Renewable Energy, Travelers
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It’s so easy to take this planet for granted.
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The wind,
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the sun,
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all that energy, all that power.
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Sometimes it just astounds me,
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that in a country where we have such an abundance
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of renewable energy
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resources, that we’re
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still counting on fossil fuels for
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80% of our energy needs.
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In a lot of ways though,
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that’s good. Because in terms of future
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opportunities the sky really is the limit.
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There are so many things we have learned that can help
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ease the transition over to solar, wind and other renewables.
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Over the last few decades, we have seen a
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tremendous amount of innovation in this sector
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from improved construction methods
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to better grid integration.
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Offshore wind is really gaining momentum here.
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Looking at wind turbines that are in the water, from the land
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Just look at the number of wind projects
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being planned along
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the Eastern Seaboard.
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Today, we’re looking at wind farms that can be built
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much further offshore,
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where they won’t obstruct views, and new technologies are creating bigger,
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better turbines that
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can reach the stronger, steadier winds you find at higher altitudes.
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All over the world, consumption of
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renewable energy is increasing dramatically.
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And over the next 20 years, the expected investment is
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estimated to grow exponentially.
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It is a lucrative, booming sector and frankly,
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much further offshore,
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A wind farm offshore
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where they won’t obstruct views, and new technologies are creating bigger,
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better turbines that
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can reach the stronger, steadier winds you find at higher altitudes.
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All over the world, consumption of
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renewable energy is increasing dramatically.
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Accelerated railway through the city
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And over the next 20 years, the expected investment is
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estimated to grow exponentially.
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Wind turbines in a row on hills
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It is a lucrative, booming sector and frankly,
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A row of wind turbines offshore
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much further offshore,
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A wind farm offshore
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where they won’t obstruct views, and new technologies are creating bigger,
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A view of a wind turbine under construction
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better turbines that
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Wind turbines on land through the clouds
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can reach the stronger, steadier winds you find at higher altitudes.
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All over the world, consumption of
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renewable energy is increasing dramatically.
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Accelerated railway through the city
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And over the next 20 years, the expected investment is
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estimated to grow exponentially.
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Wind turbines in a row on hills
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It is a lucrative, booming sector and frankly,
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A row of wind turbines offshore
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much further offshore,
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A wind farm offshore
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where they won’t obstruct views, and new technologies are creating bigger,
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A view of a wind turbine under construction
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better turbines that
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Wind turbines on land through the clouds
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can reach the stronger, steadier winds you find at higher altitudes.
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Aerial view of a city
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All over the world, consumption of
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renewable energy is increasing dramatically.
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Accelerated railway through the city
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And over the next 20 years, the expected investment is
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estimated to grow exponentially.
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Wind turbines in a row on hills
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It is a lucrative, booming sector and frankly,
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That’s why Travelers is investing in new expertise
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men and women, who spent time in the field,
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who have been out in the vessels and up the turbines.
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Travelers
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understands everything about the energy
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industry and its evolving technologies.
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We get the claim process
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and we know the coverage options. We have thought
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through every detail, from whether a typhoon-class
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turbine will work in a hurricane to how to handle
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in-land transit of large turbines. The bottom line is, Travelers is
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re-energizing its global renewable energy practice, to take on projects of all shapes and sizes.
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From offshore and onshore wind farms
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to solar energy and biopower operations,
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we have the expertise and commitment to protect
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the innovators and investors, making renewable energy possible.
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Humankind
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is at a turning point when it comes to finding new ways
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to power our future. And Travelers is there, with the knowledge and expertise to support the future
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TEXT: The Future Is Here
TEXT: Visit travelers.com to see how we can support your vision
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in a way that makes sense for ourselves and our planet.
Renewable energy companies are exposed to unique risks, from difficult crane operations during construction to maintaining complex equipment that's continuously exposed to natural hazards. We bring the expertise and insight to protect your people, your property, your investment and your business wherever you operate across the globe.
Our industry expertise
Travelers' deep knowledge of renewable energy risks means we can deliver a full range of tailored coverage solutions for businesses across the renewables spectrum:
Who is renewable and alternative energy insurance right for
Renewable energy sources and businesses that invest in, develop, operate and maintain commercial and utility-scale operations include:
- Onshore wind power
- Offshore wind power
- Ground-mount solar
- Rooftop solar
- Bioenergy operations
- Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Renewable and alternative energy resources
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