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Your solar project is one storm away from financial disaster!

That’s not just fear-mongering—it’s the reality many developers are waking up to. In this episode, Nico sits down with Jason Kaminsky, CEO of KWH Analytics, the data-driven company reshaping how solar projects are financed and insured.
You’ve probably already read this year’s Solar Risk Assessment—that’s the genius and hard–work of Jason’s team on full display, and the latest SRA dropped in Mid-June, so we’re here to cover the details for you.

“One hailstorm, 10 minutes, $80 million in damages. That’s not a risk you want sitting on your balance sheet.” - Jason Kaminsky

We’re presently in a high-stakes reality of asset performance, from the rise of “big and floppy” modules to the silent cost of wildfire smoke and hail storms. You’ll hear how the kWh Analytics team built a robust data infrastructure from scratch (literally by asking for spreadsheets from anyone who’d listen) and turned it into risk mitigation tools Wall Street trusts.

More than just an insurance firm, KWH Analytics is building financial scaffolding for a volatile climate future—and they’re doing it with a mission to make solar stronger.

Expect to Learn:

🔹 Why 73% of solar financial losses come from just 6% of hail events
🔹 How module design changes are quietly increasing system fragility
🔹 The evolution of the Solar Revenue Put and risk-resilience insurance
🔹 How wildfire smoke and cyber threats are reshaping performance expectations

Don’t miss this deep dive into what’s next for solar risk, resilience, and reliability.

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“Solar modules today are big and floppy—that’s not just a design flaw, it’s a liability.” - Jason Kaminsky

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Nico Johnson

Entrepreneur & Podcaster

In my 20 year career, I've worked with dozens of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and professionals in transition to clarify their mission, set or stretch their goals, and work through the barriers to their growth.

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