DeterTech and Gallagher agree partnership on renewables sector security

DeterTech provides site risk assessments as well as the design and installation of security and traceability solutions designed to reduce theft across construction and critical infrastructure.

Under the partnership, site owners who commission a DeterTech security risk assessment and implement the subsequent recommendations – alongside meeting all other standard underwriting criteria – can expect these measures to be considered by insurers when assessing risk and setting premiums for insurance arranged through Gallagher.

Where sites subsequently experience no further incidents or claims, Gallagher will proactively engage with insurers to demonstrate the strength of the risk profile and seek improved terms (such as low‑claims rebates) where applicable.

Cable theft and the associated targeting of solar, onshore wind and battery energy storage sites have risen sharply in recent years, driven by rising commodity prices and increased organised criminal activity. The level of repeat attacks also remains high, resulting in escalating losses, significant disruption and the unplanned loss of generating capability.

With a 59% year-on-year increase in reported attacks, and enough cable stolen in the UK alone to stretch from Land’s End to John O’Groats and back again, operators are facing significant disruption, financial loss and difficulty obtaining insurance following an incident.

Shared mission

Speaking about the strategic partnership, Mark Kubis-Law (corporate account director at DeterTech) commented: “DeterTech and Gallagher have a shared mission to bring greater peace of mind to people and communities every day so it made perfect sense to join forces.”

Kubis-Law continued: “As the UK expands its renewable generation capacity at unprecedented speed, criminals are becoming more sophisticated, more organised and more relentless. Once targeted, sites face a very high likelihood of repeat victimisation. Our mission is to help operators break that cycle, protect their infrastructure and give them confidence to build for the future.”

Carl Gurney, director of renewable energy for Gallagher UK and Ireland, responded: “Insurers are increasingly requiring robust and consistent risk management and security measures. We understand the unique challenges faced by renewable energy owners and developers when securing insurance cover, both before and after incidents such as theft or intrusion. Through our partnership with DeterTech, we can offer renewable energy operators a clear pathway towards securing insurance cover, even following an incident. Together, we are building confidence, enabling progress and protecting the UK’s vital renewable energy infrastructure.”

Tackling metal theft

Attendees at the 2026 edition of The Security Event were able to join DeterTech and Gallagher’s panel discussion entitled ‘From Claims to Crime Prevention: A New Model for Tackling Metal Theft. The session ran at the NEC in Birmingham on 30 April at 1.45 pm and featured DI Lawrence Billi of Opal, the UK’s national intelligence unit dedicated to tackling serious organised acquisitive crime.

*For more information on DeterTech and Gallagher’s combined offer for the renewables sector visit https://detertech.com/detertech-gallagher-renewables-protection/