Solar energy is playing an increasingly central role in managing surging energy demand. But as the solar footprint expands across increasingly diverse geographies, so does its exposure to risk. Climate-driven severe weather events are pushing risk zones into new territory, making the resilience and long-term performance of solar assets more critical than ever to grid reliability. How projects are designed and equipped to withstand high winds, flooding, hail, and wildfire can mean the difference between a productive asset and a costly liability.

In this webinar, AEGIS Loss Control professionals will discuss how advanced tracking systems and smart site design strategies — from wind and hail mitigation to terrain adaptability and intelligent tracking technology — are helping the solar industry build a more durable, reliable energy future.

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for risk and insurance professionals, project developers, facility managers, and operations and maintenance specialists tasked with optimizing photovoltaic system performance and structural integrity in complex environments.

What is Covered

This webinar will outline practical approaches to lowering natural-hazard risks for solar tracking systems, reducing failures, and strengthening overall performance and reliability. It will also explore how operational methods and design choices influence exposure to wind, hail, and wildfire damage. Attendees will gain actionable insights into site-specific risk assessment, the role of intelligent tracking technology in dynamic weather response, and best practices for terrain-adaptive design.

About the Presenters

Tracy Browder is a Property Supervisor in Property Operations Loss Control at AEGIS Insurance Services, where he has worked since 2017. He co-chairs the AEGIS Renewables Working Group, focusing on solar photovoltaic technology. Before joining AEGIS, he served as a loss control engineer at Xcel Energy from 2008 to 2017. Earlier in his career, Tracy was a member of the Department of Energy's Pantex Plant Fire Department (1996–2008), where he rose to Captain and led hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and fire prevention efforts. He also served in the U.S. Air Force as an Electronic Countermeasures Technician. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Technology and an A.A.S. in Electronic Systems from the Community College of the Air Force. His credentials include the ARM designation, a Fire Protection and Safety Technology certificate, and certification as a Fire Protection Specialist. He is an NFPA member and serves on the NFPA 18, 18A, and 1150 committees.

Anthony Martin provides account management support for underwriting at AEGIS and co-chairs the Renewable Energy Working Group. He has over 28 years of boiler and machinery loss control experience in the commercial insurance industry, including risk assessments and jurisdictional inspections for utility clients. Prior to AEGIS, he spent over three years at AIG as a Senior Loss Control Consultant, supporting account and field engineering for the Power Generation division. Earlier, he served as a Regional Manager at CNA Insurance, where he led a team of boiler and machinery engineers and oversaw jurisdictional services, risk assessments, loss investigations, and enterprise-wide guidelines. He began his career with Hartford Steam Boiler, where he spent 15 years performing risk assessments, infrared inspections, and loss investigations for utility and high-hazard operations. Anthony holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University. He is also a member of several industry and professional associations.

We look forward to your participation!