The objective of this paper is to help module manufacturers;original equipment manufactures (OEMs);engineering,procurement and construction (EPC) contractors;investors;and owners and operators of solar power plants to navigate through liability insurance.The audience will obtain a greater understanding of the risks associated with the PV solar industry that can be transferred to an insurance carrier.There are many different risks associated with the development,construction and operation of a solar power project.Some can be avoided,others reduced and some risk can also be transferred to another party through contracts as well as through the purchase of insurance.How you manage your risk will determine the attractiveness of your product to a potential buyer or to investors,as well as to insurers The paper will outline some key risk management controls that can avoid a catastrophe.Recent claims case studies will be discussed.A comprehensive explanation of the different types of liability insurance will be provided,allowing the audience to understand what risks can be transferred to an insurance carrier.There is a continued trend for financiers to seek performance guarantees for their investments in solar projects.Product liability and financial loss insurance can help the solar industry deal with the contractual requirement for the supply chain to support their warranties and be accountable for downstream performance failure.