Insuring wind power in China against typhoons and earthquakes

Renewable wind power is one of the fastest growing sectors in China, where installed capacity is set to almost quadruple by 2030. But wind-rich areas in China are exposed to earthquakes and typhoons with extreme wind gusts.

This publication gives a brief overview of where hazards affecting wind farms in China are located, estimates the size of the potential reconstruction bill in the event of a disaster, and outlines opportunities for the energy sector to increase resilience to natural hazards.