Insurance For Renewable Energy Companies

Powering Projects with Risk-Ready Cover.

From wind farms and solar arrays to grid infrastructure and EV charging, renewable energy projects require specialised insurance from planning through to operation. At ERM Financial Services, we help Irish renewable energy developers, EPC contractors, and asset owners secure protection tailored to your technology, contracts, and investment structures.

With over 30 years’ experience in energy and infrastructure insurance, we understand the evolving regulatory, environmental, and financial risks faced by this sector.

Who We Work With

Wind, solar, and hydro project developers

EPC and balance of plant contractors

Asset managers and renewable energy investors

Battery storage and EV infrastructure providers

Insurance for Renewable Energy Companies

Key Insurance Covers for Renewable Energy Firms

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Contractors’ All Risks (CAR) Insurance

Protects against loss or damage during construction or installation — including turbines, panels, switchgear, and civil works.

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Delay in Start-Up (DSU) Cover

Optional cover — typically required by funders — to protect against revenue loss or penalties if an insured peril delays project commissioning.

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Operational Property Insurance

Once live, this covers physical assets (turbines, panels, transformers) against damage, breakdown, or weather events.

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Public Liability Insurance

Covers third-party injury or property damage caused during construction or operation of energy assets.

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Employers’ Liability Insurance

Required for firms employing technical, construction, or maintenance teams.

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Environmental Liability Insurance

Covers sudden or gradual pollution events and environmental clean-up costs — especially relevant for biodigesters or battery systems.

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Professional Indemnity Insurance

Required where the firm has design responsibility, technical advisory roles, or planning consultancy exposure.

Optional Add-Ons:

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Cyber Insurance (for connected infrastructure or SCADA systems)

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Marine cargo and transit cover for imported components

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Project-specific non-negligent liability cover

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Employer protection for remote teams or high-risk access work

Protect Your Law Firm - Why ERM Financial Services

Why ERM?

  • Extensive experience in energy and infrastructure projects
  • Cover aligned with lender, grid, and contract requirements
  • Advisory-led service with direct access to construction & energy specialists
  • Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

FAQs – Insurance for Renewable Energy Companies

1. What’s the most important cover during project build?
CAR Insurance and Public Liability are essential during construction. If the project generates revenue, DSU (Delay in Start-Up) should also be considered.
2. Do I need PI cover if I subcontract design?
Possibly. If your contract makes you responsible for design coordination or review, PI cover is still needed. We can review your contracts to confirm exposure.
3. What happens once the project is live?
The policy transitions to operational insurance — covering the physical plant, revenue interruption, and ongoing liabilities. We help structure this at commissioning.
4. Is cyber cover necessary for energy assets?
Yes, especially for connected systems (e.g. wind turbine control or remote telemetry). Cyber cover protects against malware, data breaches, and forced shutdowns.
5. Can we insure transit or marine delivery of components?
Yes. We offer cargo and transit insurance for panels, towers, switchgear, and containers — from port to site.
6. What if the site is in a remote or coastal location?
We factor location-specific risks into your cover — including weather impact, access delays, or marine exposures.
7. Can all project covers be combined?
Yes. We build integrated project cover from construction to operation — including CAR, PL, EL, PI, and operational risks — to meet investor and grid operator requirements.
8. Is ERM Financial Services regulated?
Yes. ERM Financial Services is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Your Project, Protected From Day One

Let’s help you power the future — with cover that keeps up.

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