Pulse Clean Energy secures first UK battery insurance deal

The policy provides a bespoke risk management framework, allowing Pulse to maintain operational flexibility while giving lenders increased confidence in the long-term performance of the sites. By tailoring coverage to individual technical risks, the firm can replace components over the project lifecycle without voiding long-term safeguards.

Aazzum Yassir, Director of Technology and Operations at Pulse, noted that the coverage provides the necessary flexibility to manage assets effectively while ensuring investors remain secure as the portfolio expands. The deal was brokered by Aon with legal support from Eversheds Sutherland, signaling a shift in how developers approach the financing of complex renewable infrastructure. As global energy storage deployment scales, this model is expected to provide a blueprint for managing technology risks in the transition to a more resilient, decarbonized grid.