Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance revises snow disaster risk assessment for solar power generation.
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Tokyo Marine & Nichido Risk Consulting (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) announced on June 16 that it has revised its snow disaster risk assessment method for its weather disaster risk assessment service aimed at solar power generation facilities. This revision allows for the estimation of past snowfall amounts at any location across the country, enabling a more specific evaluation of the risk of equipment damage due to snow accumulation. This update addresses the increasing damage to solar power facilities caused by snowfall in recent years and supports rapid decision-making for power generation operators, investors, and financial institutions. Previously, data from the Architectural Institute of Japan was used, but from now on, the "Mesh Agricultural Weather Data" from the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization will be utilized. Snowfall amounts will be estimated on a 1km mesh basis, taking into account factors such as temperature and elevation, allowing for more accurate risk assessments. Tokyo Marine & Nichido Risk Consulting has also provided risk assessments for flooding, landslides, and wind disasters, which are used as resources for renewable energy operators to understand and prepare for disaster risks.
