kWh Analytics Reveals Top Risk Management Challenges for Renewable Energy Generation and Battery Energy Storage Systems

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2026--

kWh Analytics, a leader in underwriting the energy transition through its licensed insurance subsidiary, Solar Energy Insurance Services, today released its 8th annual Solar Risk Assessment (SRA), a comprehensive report designed to provide an objective, data-driven evaluation of renewable energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS) risk. The annual report includes contributions from academia, technology, financing, and insurance leaders in the solar and wind energy and BESS industries.

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This year’s report arrives at an inflection point for the energy transition, as unprecedented demand drives increasing reliance on solar, wind, and storage. At the same time, renewable energy and battery storage systems face ongoing operational and safety concerns, heightened cybersecurity threats, and intensified climate impacts amid a volatile regulatory landscape. Overcoming these challenges to meet demand will require robust collaboration between asset owners, operators, financiers, insurers, brokers, and manufacturers.

“Delivering durable, reliable, affordable renewable energy infrastructure requires the honest, data-driven exchange this report is built on,” said kWh Analytics CEO, Jason Kaminsky. “The valuable research from this year’s SRA contributors reflects the rigorous thinking our industry needs to build robust infrastructure in a heightened risk environment. We are grateful for their meaningful collaboration.”

The 2026 SRA consists of 19 articles written by U.S. and global industry partners and provides an objective analysis of the top resilience, reliability, and emerging risks facing the renewable energy sector.

Key takeaways include:

Findings in the 2026 SRA by category include:

Resilience

Reliability

Emerging Risks

To access the complete 2026 Solar Risk Assessment, please visit kwhanalytics.com/industry-reports/2026-solar-risk-assessment/

About kWh Analytics

Solar Energy Insurance Services, Inc., a kWh Analytics company, a leader in insuring the energy transition, underwrites property insurance and revenue firming products for renewable energy assets. Our proprietary database of 300,000+ zero-carbon projects and $150B in loss data supports advanced modeling, insights, and precise risk assessment for renewable energy, mixed energy, and low-carbon projects. This data-driven approach incorporates resiliency measures in risk evaluation, promoting sustainable practices in the energy sector.

Our tailored solutions further our mission to underwrite the Energy Transition. Trusted by 15 global reinsurers and recognized by Insurance ERM Climate and Sustainability Awards as Sustainable Insurer of the Year, kWh Analytics continues to pioneer in the renewable energy insurance sector.

Learn more at https://www.kwhanalytics.com/, or LinkedIn.

The Solar Risk Assessment is the leading publication on risk management and mitigation for renewable energy.

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé won Ligue 1's player of the season award for the second straight year, despite injuries limiting him to nine league starts.

Dembélé received the award late Monday night as a PSG player claimed it for the 10th straight time. Kylian Mbappé won five in a row before joining Real Madrid.

Alexandre Lacazette was the last non-PSG player to win it when playing for Lyon in 2015. The prize was not awarded during the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 campaign.

Dembélé was selected ahead of two PSG teammates: left back Nuno Mendes and tireless central midfielder Vitinha — who spent more than twice as long as Dembélé on the field. Lens winger Florian Thauvin and Marseille forward Mason Greenwood were the other two candidates.

Dembélé starred in PSG's league title win last season with 21 goals — level with Greenwood — and went on to win the Ballon d'Or, but made less of an impact this time mainly because of nagging injuries in the first half of the season.

But he still managed 10 goals and five assists in 20 league appearances overall as coach Luis Enrique used him and captain Marquinhos more sparingly in Ligue 1. Dembélé played 959 minutes in total compared to 2,369 for Thauvin, who finished with the same number of goals, assists and penalties (two) and 2,008 for Vitinha.

His performances have arguably been more impactful in the Champions League. PSG is aiming for a second straight title after beating Bayern Munich in the semifinals, with Dembélé’s early goal in the return leg earning PSG a 1-1 draw and putting it through 6-5 on aggregate.

PSG plays Premier League leader Arsenal in the final on May 30.

PSG teammate Désiré Doué was voted the league's best young player for the second straight season. The 20-year-old forward's winning goal against Brest on Sunday put PSG on the verge of a record-extending 14th league title.

PSG is six points ahead of second-placed Lens with two games left and with a vastly superior goal difference. PSG only needs a draw at Lens on Wednesday in their rescheduled match to clinch the title.

Pierre Sage won the best coach award for turning Lens into a surprise title contender in his first season in charge and with far less resources than cash-rich PSG.

“Congratulations to Pierre Sage, he deserves to win this trophy because what he's done with Lens is incredible,” Luis Enrique said. “It's the first time in my three seasons here that there's been a genuine rival. It's has been motivating.”

Robin Risser won the best goalkeeper award for Lens.

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PSG's Desire Doue, left, celebrates scoring his side's opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Brest in Paris, France, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

PSG's Ousmane Dembele runs for the ball during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Brest in Paris, France, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)