LONDON, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon Risk
Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc (NYSE:
AON), has been appointed by global Solar Tower renewable energy
technology developer EnviroMission Limited (OTCQX: EVOMY, ASX: EVM)
as the exclusive provider of insurance placement and risk
consulting services for the construction and operation of
EnviroMission's first Solar Tower power station development in
La Paz, Ariz.
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When completed, the La Paz Solar Tower is expected to be one of
the world's tallest built structures.
EnviroMission has a Power Purchase Agreement to sell
solar-powered electricity from the 200MW La Paz Solar Tower power
station to the Southern California Public Power Authority – a power
sale agreement to supply SCPPA member utilities with clean,
sustainable electricity, free from carbon emissions or reliance on
fresh water resources for more than 100,000 typical U.S.
households.
"Aon is delighted to support EnviroMission in its deployment of
new technology as they work to deliver this historic and iconic
project," said Marshall Nadel, CPCU,
managing director with Aon Risk Solutions' Power Practice. "The
Solar Tower will be a shining example of innovation driving
sustainable solutions in the energy and renewable power
marketplace."
"The Aon team has already added value to the project, not only
through their engagement with risk and insurance risk analysis in
key contracts, but in an expanded role to help project stakeholders
understand and manage project risk," said EnviroMission Chief
Executive Officer Roger Davey.
Prior to this appointment, Aon demonstrated its experience with
various major solar thermal power plant projects in the Western
U.S. as insurance broker and risk consultant to a major contractor,
owner/developer and outsourced risk manager. In addition to Aon
Risk Solutions' Power Specialty Group, Aon Construction Services
Group will be working to support EnviroMission's Solar Tower
development.
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About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is the leading global provider of risk
management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human
resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its more than
61,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower results for
clients in over 120 countries via innovative and effective risk and
people solutions and through industry-leading global resources and
technical expertise. Aon has been named repeatedly as the world's
best broker, best insurance intermediary, reinsurance intermediary,
captives manager and best employee benefits consulting firm by
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About EnviroMission:
EnviroMission Limited is a public listed Australian
company on the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange - ASX Code: EVM)
and on the OTCQX foreign securities platform in the United States (OTCQX Code: EVOMY).
EnviroMission is the global developer of the Australian Solar Tower
renewable energy power station concept being commercialized in
the United States. EnviroMission
Inc is a 100% owned subsidiary of EnviroMission Limited and
provides local management and representation for EnviroMission in
the U.S. market. Solar Tower power station technology is
large-scale installed capacity electricity generation technology,
to deliver sustainable clean electricity to the wholesale
electricity market. For additional information please visit
www.enviromission.com.au
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Kim
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+1.312.381.2684
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kelly.drinkwine@aon.com
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kforte@enviromission.com.au
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