Global Energy | Revenue Wrap for Merchant BESS Projects

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Global Energy | Revenue Wrap for Merchant BESS Projects

Overview

Stand-alone merchant storage assets have struggled with financing options due to uncertainty in market based revenue streams and a revenue forecast that is accepted by financial institutions. The Brown & Brown Global Energy & Climate Tech team brings a new product that sets a five year revenue forecast and wrap, covering up to 70% of projected revenues.

Stand Alone Merchant Storage Revenue Coverage

Merchant BESS Project

Forecast and Bidding

  • Coverage sized to meet debt service, plus OPEX or minimum dividends to equity, while retaining access to revenue upside, settled quarterly
  • Option to defer up to 50% of insurance premium. Payment can be through received revenues, settled quarterly
  • Current aggregate limit per project is $60M

Insurable Risk

  • Creates a project revenue forecast that is covered by this insurance product.
  • Covers deficiency or inaccuracy of the project-based bidding algorithm
  • Option to add cover for lack of physical battery performance

Policy Features

  • Up to five years of coverage to match the ITC recapture term
  • Non-cancellable/non-renewal-based policy
  • Revenue upside accrues to the project owner
  • Product is supported by a consortium of S&P A-rated insurers
Bonnie Lind

Vice President, Business Development