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Ostangler Baustein Energietechnik: the policy wording in full
Baustein Energietechnik zur Wohngebäudeversicherung für Dach- und Bodenanlagen bis 20 kWp mit 30.000 EUR je Fall, Speicher, Wallbox, Balkonkraftwerk und Ertragsausfall bis 36 Monate.
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Everything about this policy
What the policy covers: 64 points, each with its clause
Basics
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sum insured (replacement value of the system including installation) | yes, up to EUR 30,000 | „Die Entschädigung ist je Versicherungsfall auf 30.000,- EUR begrenzt.“ | Photovoltaikanlagen, page 1 |
| All-risks cover (everything not expressly excluded is insured) | not addressed | ||
| Contract form: stand-alone PV policy or add-on to buildings insurance | no | „Sofern Sie den Baustein der Energietechnik vereinbart haben gelten hierfür die ABE 2011 und die nachfolgenden Bestimmungen als vereinbart.“ | Vorbemerkung, page 1 |
| Maximum insurable system size in kWp | yes | „sofern der Versicherungsnehmer hierfür die Gefahr trägt bis zu einer Spitzenleistung von 20 kWp.“ | Photovoltaikanlagen, page 1 |
| Rooftop and in-roof systems on the insured building | yes | „Versichert sind abweichend von der Allgemeinen Wohngebäudeversicherung die auf dem Dach befestigten betriebsfertigen Photovoltaikanlagen der im Versicherungsschein genannten Gebäude, Garagen oder Nebengebäuden“ | Photovoltaikanlagen, page 1 |
| Ground-mounted, garden, facade and carport systems | yes | „Ebenso versichert sind Photovoltaik-Bodenanlagen, die auf dem Boden des Versicherungsgrundstücks befestigt sind, sofern der Versicherungsnehmer hierfür die Gefahr trägt.“ | Photovoltaikanlagen, page 1 |
| Balcony power plant (plug-in solar device) covered | yes, up to EUR 5,000 | „Die Entschädigung ist auf 5000,- EUR je Schadensfall begrenzt.“ | Balkonkraftwerke, page 2 |
| Compensation at replacement value (new for old) | not addressed | ||
| Replacement value up to a system age of | not addressed | ||
| Deduction new for old or actual cash value (scale by system age) | not addressed | ||
| Waiver of underinsurance | not addressed |
Insured items
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar modules | yes | „Die Bestimmungen gelten auch für Solarmodule, Montagerahmen, Befestigungselemente und die Verkabelung.“ | Photovoltaikanlagen, page 1 |
| Inverter | not addressed | ||
| Substructure, mounting system and fixings | yes | „Die Bestimmungen gelten auch für Solarmodule, Montagerahmen, Befestigungselemente und die Verkabelung.“ | Photovoltaikanlagen, page 1 |
| Cabling and lines up to the grid connection point | yes | „Die Bestimmungen gelten auch für Solarmodule, Montagerahmen, Befestigungselemente und die Verkabelung.“ | Photovoltaikanlagen, page 1 |
| Battery storage | yes, up to EUR 15,000 | „Die Entschädigungsleistung ist je Versicherungsfall auf 15.000 EUR begrenzt.“ | Solarstromspeicher bis 40 kWh, page 1 |
| Wallbox (charging point for electric car) | yes, up to EUR 5,000 | „Die Entschädigungsgrenze ist je Versicherungsfall auf 5.000 EUR begrenzt.“ | Ladestation, page 2 |
| Monitoring, metering and control equipment (energy management) | not addressed |
Fire, weather and natural hazards
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | not addressed | ||
| Lightning (direct strike) | not addressed | ||
| Overvoltage and induction from lightning (indirect strike) | not addressed | ||
| Explosion and implosion | not addressed | ||
| Storm (wind force from which the wording pays) | not addressed | ||
| Hail | not addressed | ||
| Snow load and ice load | yes | „Abweichend von den ABE sind bei diesen Modulen Schäden, die durch Schneedruck verursacht werden nicht versichert.“ | Photovoltaikanlagen, page 1 |
| Frost | not addressed | ||
| Further natural hazards (flood, heavy rain, earthquake, landslide, avalanche) | not addressed |
Technical damage, operation and theft
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short circuit, overcurrent and other electrical effects | not addressed | ||
| Operating errors, clumsiness and negligence | not addressed | ||
| Design, material and workmanship defects (including installation errors) | not addressed | ||
| Gradual damage (corrosion, moisture, gradual effects) | not addressed | ||
| Exclusion of wear and tear | not addressed | ||
| Animal bites (martens, rodents) on cables and lines | not addressed | ||
| Theft of the system or parts | not addressed | ||
| Vandalism and malicious damage | not addressed |
Loss of yield
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loss of yield (lost feed-in revenue after an insured loss) | yes, up to the sum insured | „Hierbei ersetzt der Versicherer dem Versicherungsnehmer den dadurch entstandenen Ertragsausfall.“ | Ertragsausfallversicherung auf Erstes Risiko, page 1 |
| Loss of yield: maximum duration in days | yes | „bis zu 2,50 EUR je kWp und Tag und auf die Dauer von 36 Monaten, sofern nicht eine abweichende Dauer vereinbart ist“ | Ertragsausfallversicherung auf Erstes Risiko, page 1 |
| Loss of yield: calculation (daily rate per kWp or monitoring data) | yes, up to EUR 3 | „Entschädigt wird im Teil- und Totalschadenfall bis zu 2,50 EUR je kWp und Tag“ | Ertragsausfallversicherung auf Erstes Risiko, page 1 |
| Loss of yield: waiting days without payment | not addressed | ||
| Extra cost of buying grid power because self-consumption is lost | no | „Der Versicherer leistet ohne Rücksicht auf mitwirkende Ursachen keine Entschädigung für Vermögensschäden/Mehrkosten durch Ausfall der Ladestation insbesondere durch kostenpflichtigen Fremdstrombezug.“ | Ladestation, page 2 |
| Loss of yield from grid failure or shutdown by the grid operator | not addressed |
Costs
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dismantling and reinstallation costs | not addressed | ||
| Roof repair after damage to the system | not addressed | ||
| Scaffolding, crane and lifting platform costs | not addressed | ||
| Fault-finding costs (even if no damage is found) | not addressed | ||
| Clean-up, demolition and disposal costs (including hazardous waste) | not addressed | ||
| Extra costs due to technical progress (replacement by a successor model) | not addressed | ||
| Fire brigade and extinguishing costs | not addressed |
Liability and grid feed-in
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator's liability (included or referred to personal liability) | not addressed | ||
| Grid feed-in: systems feeding the public grid insurable (including full feed-in) | yes | „Solarstromspeicher bis 40 kWh für den Betrieb an netzgekoppelten Photovoltaikanlagen“ | Solarstromspeicher, page 1 |
Excess, duties and contract
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard excess | EUR 150 | „Generell gilt eine Selbstbeteiligung von 150,- EUR je Schadensfall.“ | Vorbemerkung, page 1 |
| Different excess (natural hazards, theft, inverter) | not addressed | ||
| Waiver of reduction for gross negligence | not addressed | ||
| Obligation of installation by a qualified installer (acceptance report) | yes | „Versichert sind Anlagen, die von einem Fachbetrieb installiert und abgenommen wurden.“ | Photovoltaikanlagen, page 1 |
| Maintenance obligation (regular inspection by a specialist) | not addressed | ||
| Theft protection requirements (special screws, coding) | not addressed | ||
| Obligation to monitor yield (failure must be noticed within a period) | not addressed | ||
| Duties in the event of a claim (notice period, police for theft, photos, monitoring data) | not addressed | ||
| Term and cancellation (including after a claim; as add-on with the main policy) | not addressed |
Specific to Spain
| Point | Rule | Wording (German) | Clause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical damage (daños eléctricos) to modules, inverter and lines | not addressed | ||
| Theft with force (robo) and simple theft (hurto) of the system | not addressed | ||
| Weather events (fenómenos atmosféricos) above thresholds | not addressed | ||
| Loss of production (pérdida de producción) | not addressed | ||
| Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros for extraordinary risks (flood, earthquake, terrorism) | not addressed |
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- Bedingungen Energietechnik (Baustein zur Wohngebäudeversicherung, ABE 2011) Edition: OAB_Bed_VGV-Energie_2.1_08102026 Original from the insurer (PDF, German)
Full text of the wording
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