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90% of India's renewable projects face climate risk. Here's how to build them safer
Published 28 June 2026 ยท india
A Zurich Group report reveals that most of India's planned renewable energy projects face significant climate risks by 2030. Ninety percent of these sites are
A Zurich Group report reveals that most of India's planned renewable energy projects face significant climate risks by 2030. Ninety percent of these sites are at high or critical risk from hazards like floods and wildfires. However, with many projects still in development, incorporating resilience measures now, costing around 2% of CAPEX, could slash severe loss exposure by 75%, ensuring sustainable energy infrastructure.
Published: June 28, 2026 โข 11:20 AM IST ยท Updated: June 28, 2026 โข 11:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A Zurich Group report reveals that most of India's planned renewable energy projects face significant climate risks by 2030. Ninety percent of these sites are at high or critical risk from hazards like floods and wildfires.
However, with many projects still in development, incorporating resilience measures now, costing around 2% of CAPEX, could slash severe loss exposure by 75%, ensuring sustainable energy infrastructure.