Aon Report Reveals Growth Opportunities in Energy Transition Technologies
Key Ideas
- Energy transition technologies are projected to experience significant growth rates between 5% to 30% by 2030, creating new opportunities for underwriters and insurers.
- Traditional oil and gas companies are transitioning into hybrid energy firms by investing in technologies like hydrogen, battery storage, and carbon capture, leading to evolving risk profiles in the insurance industry.
- Aon's report highlights the shift towards renewable energy sources like solar PV and wind, with onshore wind and solar PV expected to present a gross written premium opportunity of over $5 billion by 2030.
- The hydrogen economy, battery energy storage systems, and renewable energy technologies offer insurers innovative solutions to develop coverage for various opportunities across production, transport, and storage markets.
A new report by Aon, released during London Climate Action Week, reveals the promising growth prospects of energy transition technologies by 2030. The report emphasizes the need for underwriters and insurers to adapt to the evolving landscape by developing new coverage solutions aligned with regulatory changes. Traditional energy sources are projected to still dominate global electricity production by 2030, although renewables are expanding rapidly. Oil and gas companies are investing in renewables and transition technologies like hydrogen, battery storage, and carbon capture, leading to shifting risk profiles in the insurance industry. Aon's research points out the high growth potential of renewable energy sources such as solar PV and onshore wind, with opportunities for insurers to provide solutions for natural catastrophe exposure and technological advancements. The hydrogen economy is identified as a significant opportunity, with insurers exploring innovative coverage like green hydrogen shipping insurance and end-to-end value-chain insurance. Battery energy storage systems also offer growth prospects, with the Asia Pacific region leading in this market. The report underscores the importance of insurers adapting to the changing landscape and seizing opportunities presented by the energy transition technologies.