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Hydro power plant insurance

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Hydro insurance plan protection we can offer when building your project

We'll manage the risks associated with the construction stages of your project, as well as arranging the correct levels of cover to protect your business, including:

  • employers liability insurance
  • public liability insurance
  • professional indemnity insurance
  • contractors all risks insurance, including contract works insurance
  • delay in start-up and advanced profits insurance
  • goods in transit insurance/marine insurance
  • environmental liability insurance
  • legal expenses
  • reinstatement/decommissioning insurance – as an alternative to a bond.

How our hydropower insurance team can help

From micro-projects to large-scale hydropower plants, community or privately funded, whichever end of the scale your business sits, we're here to help.

Our team of experts will find the best way to manage your unique risks, protect your assets and your people. We'll give you the advice and support you need, whenever and however you need it.

Get in touch with a renewable energy insurance expert

By taking the time to assess your individual needs, we’ll explore the renewable energy insurance market and arrange the cover that’s right for your business.

Risks to your hydropower project you need to consider

We understand the risks your project faces:

Machinery breakdown
As with all machinery, hydro plants can breakdown; labour and replacement parts are expensive.

Plant accessibility
Because hydropower sites tend to be remote and rural locations, you may face logistical problems receiving replacement parts. Delays can result in significant disruption to your hydro plant.

Natural threats
Landslides, snowslides, and flooding present a risk of damage to your plant, particularly in the winter months.

Even though other renewable technologies' replacement and repair costs are reducing, the cost of hydro is still high compared with other renewables. But we've got your hydropower plant insurance needs covered.

Plant extensions
Many owners are now including battery energy storage systems (BESS) as an extension to the existing plant. Find out the risks associated with a BESS.

Hydropower insurance for day-to-day risks

Once your project is up and running, you'll need cover to protect against everyday operational risks, such as:

  • all risks insurance cover for plant/ equipment
  • loss of revenue insurance (business interruption cover)
  • public liability insurance
  • legal expenses.

Protecting your renewable energy project

From concept to operation, your renewable energy project is at risk, which could be caused by a lack of adherence to contractual requirements, risk management and supply chain issues. We can provide full contract advise, construction and operational insurance programs to protect your investment. 

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