Insurance cover for renewable energy installations can be added to existing farm policies, but this is likely to only cover only damage. It is therefore important to tailor cover to protect both the investment and the income it provides, says John Pieri of H&H Insurance Brokers, Carlisle.
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Insurance cover for renewable energy installations can be added to existing farm policies, but this is likely to only cover only damage. It is therefore important to tailor cover to protect both the investment and the income it provides, says John Pieri of H&H Insurance Brokers, Carlisle.
He wishes those with installations to review what protection their cover gives.
The main areas of cover are basically similar and needs to be distinctly measured and organized:
As well as relying on their direct experience of the renewable energy market and its risks, UK insurers use information from Europe, where the market is more developed and there is more historical information, says Mr Pieri.
Consequently, some insurers will no longer offer cover for sure makes or models that are known to have lowly loss ratios or untrustworthy technology, so it is worth examining the accessibility of cover before obligating to a model or make.
“Particular attention needs to be paid to the construction and operational phases, as the standard of insurance cover required for each differs. Loss of profits needs to be considered, especially if there is a delay with the construction.”
Biomass brings its own particular risks, which some may not appreciate and which may not be included in a standard policy, he says. These include:
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