4 FAQs about Solar power project loan risks

How does insurance affect solar power projects?

However, with increased claims and risks, price rises and lower availability of cover is impacting the sector. Duncan Gordon, head of Renewable Energy at specialist energy insurance brokerage and risk management firm Gallagher, provides an overview of how solar power project owners can navigate a challenging insurance market.

Are solar energy projects covered by insurance?

Insurance | Prior to 2019, there was an ample number of insurers willing to provide renewable energy insurance, leading to plentiful, affordable cover being available for solar power project finance transactions. However, with increased claims and risks, price rises and lower availability of cover is impacting the sector.

What are the risks associated with the solar bankability project?

A short description of the most critical risks, which have been qualitatively prioritised within the Solar Bankability project, can be found in Appendix 2. During the production line, raw materials (PV cell, frame, electronics etc.) may get damaged due to machinery errors or mishandling.

Are solar projects financed with debt?

Though the prevalence of debt financing has perhaps been overshadowed in the solar industry by its cousin tax equity (more on that below), most solar projects are financed at some point in their life cycle with some manner of debt.

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