Solar Panel Installers Insurance
Protect your solar installation business from roof damage claims, electrical faults and professional liability with cover built for the renewable energy sector.
Get in touchWhat is solar panel installers insurance?
Solar panel installers insurance is a specialist policy that covers businesses installing photovoltaic panels, battery storage and related electrical infrastructure. It typically includes public liability, employers liability, professional indemnity and tools cover.
Solar installation combines roofing work, electrical work and technical design, creating a unique risk profile. Roof penetrations, electrical faults and underperforming systems can all lead to client claims.
Find insurers who understand the renewable energy sector, so your cover reflects the combination of skills and risks your work involves.
Public Liability
Covers claims for roof damage, electrical faults or injury caused by your installation work.
Employers Liability
Required by law if you employ staff, covering workplace injury and illness claims.
Professional Indemnity
Protects you if a system you designed underperforms or your technical advice causes a financial loss.
Tools and Equipment
Covers your electrical testing equipment, power tools and specialist installation tools.
Who needs solar panel installers insurance?
Domestic solar installers
Fitting solar PV systems on residential roofs
Commercial solar contractors
Installing solar arrays on commercial buildings
Battery storage installers
Fitting domestic and commercial battery storage systems
Solar maintenance engineers
Carrying out cleaning, monitoring and repair of solar systems
Ground-mount solar installers
Installing solar farms and ground-mounted arrays
WHY CECIL
Built differently.
Cover for roof and electrical work
Solar installation combines two higher-risk trades. Cecil finds insurers who cover both elements without gaps between policies.
Professional indemnity for system design
If a solar system you designed underperforms, professional indemnity covers the claim. Cecil includes this as standard for solar installers.
Insurers who understand renewables
The renewable energy sector is growing fast. Cecil works with insurers who already have expertise in covering solar and battery installations.
Fast quotes for a growing market
The solar sector moves quickly. Get options from specialist insurers to find insurance options in minutes so you can focus on installations.
Common questions about solar panel installers insurance
Do solar panel installers need insurance?
Yes, solar installation involves working at height on roofs and electrical work, both of which carry significant liability risks.
Do I need professional indemnity for solar installations?
If you design solar systems or provide energy yield estimates, professional indemnity covers claims if your advice causes a financial loss.
Does solar insurance cover roof leaks after installation?
Yes, if your installation causes a roof leak, your public liability policy covers the resulting damage claim.
What level of public liability do solar installers need?
Most solar installers carry between £2m and £5m. Commercial projects often require £5m minimum.
Does solar panel insurance cover battery storage installations?
Battery storage adds additional risk due to electrical complexity and fire hazards. Make sure your insurer knows you install batteries and covers this work explicitly.
Interested in Solar Panel Installers insurance?
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