DeterTech and Gallagher have joined forces to address security and insurance challenges facing the UK renewable energy sector. The collaboration seeks to prevent crime at renewable energy sites, reduce repeat targeting and improve access to effective insurance cover.

DeterTech provides site risk assessments as well as the design and installation of security and traceability solutions to reduce theft across construction and critical infrastructure.

Under the partnership, site owners who commission a DeterTech security risk assessment and implement its recommendations – alongside meeting all other standard underwriting criteria – can expect these measures to be considered by insurers when assessing risk and setting premiums for insurance arranged through Gallagher.

Cable theft and the associated targeting of solar, onshore wind and battery energy storage sites, have risen sharply in recent years, driven by rising commodity prices and increased organised criminal activity. The level of repeat attacks also remains high, resulting in escalating losses, significant disruption and unplanned loss of generating capability.

Mark Kubis-Law, corporate account director, DeterTech, said: “DeterTech and Gallagher have a shared mission to bring greater peace of mind to people and communities, every day, so it made sense to join forces. As the UK expands its renewable generation capacity at unprecedented speed, criminals are becoming more sophisticated, more organised and more relentless. Once targeted, sites face a very high likelihood of repeat victimisation. Our mission is to help operators break that cycle, protect their infrastructure, and give them confidence to build for the future.”

Carl Gurney, director of renewable energy, Gallagher UK and Ireland, added: “Insurers are increasingly requiring robust and consistent risk management and security measures. We understand the unique challenges faced by renewable energy owners and developers when securing insurance cover, both before and after incidents such as theft or intrusion. Through our partnership with DeterTech, we can offer renewable energy operators a clear pathway to securing insurance cover, even following an incident."

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