DeterTech has revealed its latest partnership with Gallagher, a large insurance broker.
The companies explained that this collaboration seeks to prevent crime at renewable energy sites, reduce repeat targeting and improve access to effective insurance cover, helping site owners better protect renewable energy assets.
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.
Where sites subsequently experience no further incidents or claims, Gallagher will proactively engage with insurers to demonstrate the strength of the risk profile and seek improved terms, such as low‑claims rebates where applicable.
DeterTech reported that 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.
With a 59% year-on-year increase in reported attacks, and enough cable stolen in the UK alone to stretch from Land’s End to John O’Groats and back, operators are facing significant disruption, financial loss and difficulty obtaining insurance following an incident, the company added.
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.”
Kubis-Law continued: “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 & 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.
“Together, we are building confidence, enabling progress and protecting the UK’s vital renewable energy infrastructure,” Gurney concluded.
