Contractors seldom think of surety bonds as strategic tools, yet the right bonding program can determine whether a 100-MW solar farm or a 250-MW wind park reaches commercial operation—and whether it is responsibly removed decades later at the end of its useful life. Because renewable assets “live” far longer than the construction schedule, bonding obligations evolve over time. This article outlines the bonds most often required on utility-scale and large commercial and industrial projects (roughly 10 MW to 500 MW), with pointers on how contractors can stay ahead of the curve. For a broader overview of how surety bonds support renewable projects from development to decommissioning, see our guide on surety bonds in renewable energy projects.
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