Solar panels – On or off the grid cover for farmers
Farmers taking a beating from the African sun can now find some relief when it comes to insurance cover for solar panels installed on their properties. To assist farmers wanting to pursue and secure independent power sourcing options, leading insurer Santam, now offers extended cover for solar panel installations under their general agriculture policy. Solar panels can be installed to generate power for farm equipment or machinery such as windmills and water pumps. They can also be an additional source of power for the main farm buildings for instance for heat generation. Whatever their use, solar panels are expensive and are susceptible to theft and weather damage and should be insured accordingly.