kWh Analytics Launches Hail-Ready Solar Insurance Program

New data sharing initiative aims to reduce insurance costs for solar projects built to withstand hail damage.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:36pm by Ben Kaplan

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kWh Analytics, a leading provider of solar risk analytics, has launched a new data sharing program that will reward solar projects designed to be resilient against hail damage with lower insurance costs. The program is intended to incentivize solar developers to build projects that can better withstand hail, reducing the risk and cost of insurance claims.

Why it matters

Hail damage is a major risk factor for solar projects, especially in regions prone to severe storms. By encouraging the construction of hail-resistant solar installations, this program aims to make solar energy more affordable and accessible for homeowners and businesses.

The details

The new data sharing program from kWh Analytics will leverage the company's extensive database of solar project performance to identify solar installations that have been engineered to withstand hail impacts. Developers who participate in the program and demonstrate their projects meet certain hail resilience standards will be eligible for discounted insurance rates through kWh Analytics' insurance partners.

  • kWh Analytics launched the new data sharing program on April 7, 2026.

The players

kWh Analytics

A leading provider of solar risk analytics that helps solar developers, investors, and insurers manage the financial risks associated with solar energy projects.

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What they’re saying

“By rewarding solar projects built to withstand hail, we can drive down insurance costs and make solar energy more accessible to homeowners and businesses.”

— Richard Matsui, CEO of kWh Analytics

What’s next

kWh Analytics plans to expand the data sharing program to additional insurance providers in the coming months to further drive down the cost of hail-resilient solar projects.

The takeaway

This new program from kWh Analytics demonstrates how data-driven initiatives can help make renewable energy more affordable and accessible by addressing key risk factors like hail damage.