Onshore wind: how buyers can maximise the benefits of W&I
Posted on 08 May 2025
Last year we saw considerable changes made to the regulatory and investment landscape for onshore wind. The UK Government committed to doubling onshore wind energy by 2030, increase subsidies by 50% to £1.5 billion via Contracts for Difference (CfDs) and remove the de-facto ‘ban’ against onshore wind developments. The changes have been very well received by wind farm developers and investors alike, and they translated into a considerable uptick in deal-flow for early-stage developments at the end of 2024.
As these new opportunities emerge, buyers will increasingly look to Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) Insurance to manage the risks associated with onshore wind investments. To maximise the benefits of W&I, buyers will need to conduct a thorough due diligence process that’s tailored to the individual project and the sellers’ warranty suite.
