INSURANCE


LEADING RURAL INSURER PROTECTS RANGE OF FARMERS’ RENEWABLE ENERGY SCHEMES


SINCE LAUNCHING ITS RANGE OF INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC RENEWABLE SCHEMES A YEAR AGO, LEADING RURAL INSURER NFU MUTUAL HAS PROVIDED COVER FOR OVER 580 MEMBERS’ RENEWABLE INSTALLATIONS.


RENEWABLES SPECIALIST “Farm-based renewable energy schemes are proving very popular,” said Allan Hainey, NFU Mutual Renewables Specialist.


“We have worked closely with our members, the NFU and renewable


energy specialists to develop the insurance farmers need to cover risks associated with renewables – particularly when supplying electricity to the grid.


“And we’re providing more than insurance – NFU Mutual’s service also includes risk management surveys for larger installations to ensure siting, construction and operation are managed to minimize the risks of accidents and injuries.”


WIND SCHEMES GENERATING MOST ENQUIRIES


He said that wind schemes were currently generating most enquiries for insurance cover, followed by ground solar PV arrays; with roof-mounted solar PV in third place. Interest in anaerobic digesters, and hydro power schemes was also steadily growing.


RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION INSURANCE


NFU Mutual’s farm renewable energy production insurance provides protection for farmers operating wind turbines, photovoltaic solar panels, bio mass plants, anaerobic digesters and hydro electric turbines. It is designed to cover farmers – or groups of farmers – running installations producing up to 1.5MW of electricity.


Allan, NFU Mutual Renewables Specialist concluded “Renewable energy presents a valuable opportunity for farmers to diversify profitably and at the same time help to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels,”


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