Cyclone preparedness for renewable energy projects: General advisory to power sector utilities with a special focus on renewables

This is a general advisory that contains recommended steps for preparing wind and solar projects for cyclones and high-wind extreme events. It aims to highlight and suggest key vulnerabilities of such projects and provide mitigation procedures that can be checked as means of protecting valuable assets. The overall goal of the below advisory is to increase the survivability of renewable projects.

Cyclones pose significant risks to renewable energy projects, necessitating comprehensive preparedness plans to ensure the safety of personnel and protect critical infrastructure. Some of the key steps in cyclone preparedness for onshore renewable energy projects include risk assessment, emergency response team establishment, communication and early warning systems implementation, evacuation and shelter planning, infrastructure protection measures, equipment and supplies readiness, training and drills, business continuity planning and documentation.