Solar Entrepreneurs

Insurance for Solar Entrepreneurs

Protect your solar business from installation errors, property damage, worker injuries, and warranty claims. Get comprehensive coverage for renewable energy professionals.

Unique Risks Solar Entrepreneurs Face

Solar installation and sales professionals face specific liability exposures that require specialized insurance coverage.

Installation Errors

Improper installation can cause roof damage, electrical fires, or system failures, leading to costly repairs and lawsuits.

Property Damage

Working on roofs and electrical systems can result in damage to customer property, requiring expensive repairs.

Worker Injuries

Roof work and electrical installation are high-risk activities that can result in serious injuries to employees.

Warranty Claims

System failures or performance issues can lead to warranty disputes and customer lawsuits.

Regulatory Compliance

Building codes, electrical codes, and solar regulations vary by location and can result in fines and penalties.

Performance Guarantees

Promised energy savings or system performance that isn't delivered can lead to customer disputes and lawsuits.

Essential Coverage for Solar Entrepreneurs

These coverages are essential for protecting your solar business from common risks and regulatory requirements.

General Liability

Protection against bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury claims.

  • • Customer injuries during installation
  • • Property damage to homes
  • • Roof damage claims
  • • Electrical damage
  • • Third-party injuries

Workers Compensation

Required in most states for employees. Covers work-related injuries and illnesses.

  • • Roof fall injuries
  • • Electrical shock injuries
  • • Lifting and strain injuries
  • • Medical expenses
  • • Lost wages

Errors & Omissions (E&O)

Professional liability for mistakes, design errors, and service failures.

  • • Design errors
  • • Installation mistakes
  • • Performance guarantees
  • • Warranty disputes
  • • Professional advice errors

Commercial Auto

Protection for work vehicles used for installations and sales calls.

  • • Vehicle accidents
  • • Equipment damage
  • • Cargo coverage
  • • Hired/rented vehicles
  • • Non-owned vehicles

Real Claims Scenarios

These are actual claims that solar entrepreneurs face. Without proper insurance, these could be devastating.

Roof Damage During Installation

A solar installer accidentally damaged a customer's roof during panel installation, causing water leaks and requiring $15,000 in roof repairs.

Result: General liability insurance covered the roof repair costs.

System Performance Dispute

A customer sued a solar company for $30,000 after their system failed to produce the promised energy savings due to design errors.

Result: E&O insurance covered the settlement and legal defense costs.

Worker Fall Injury

An employee fell off a roof during installation, suffering serious injuries that required $50,000 in medical treatment and lost wages.

Result: Workers compensation insurance covered all medical costs and lost wages.

Coverage Recommendations

Recommended coverage limits based on business size and installation volume.

Small Solar Business

General Liability $1M / $2M
Workers Comp State Required
E&O Coverage $1M / $2M
Commercial Auto $1M
Annual Premium $5,000 - $12,000

Medium Solar Business

General Liability $2M / $4M
Workers Comp State Required
E&O Coverage $2M / $4M
Commercial Auto $1M
Annual Premium $12,000 - $25,000

Large Solar Business

General Liability $5M / $10M
Workers Comp State Required
E&O Coverage $5M / $10M
Commercial Auto $1M
Annual Premium $25,000 - $60,000

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