Solar panels for farmsthat put barns and land to work

It depends on system size, roof or ground-mount, battery storage and any grid works. Your tailored proposal sets out the cost next to projected savings. You can buy outright or finance the system, with repayments that can be covered by the savings.

Sometimes. Many agricultural roofs are fibre cement or older steel, so we survey the structure and condition before recommending anything. If a roof isn’t suitable, a ground-mount array or a newer building on the farm is often the better option.

Ground-mounted arrays usually need planning permission, while most rooftop systems fall under permitted development. We prepare and manage the application and the grid application to your DNO.

Not necessarily. Rural networks can limit how much you can export, so we check capacity with your DNO early. Export limitation or battery storage can let you install a useful system within the connection you have.

Yes. Milking and cooling often peak early morning and late afternoon, outside the strongest sunshine. A battery stores surplus midday solar and releases it during those peaks.

Grant schemes change, so we only include funding in your numbers once it’s confirmed. Capital allowances may apply to commercial solar, so speak to your accountant. Surplus power can earn payments through the Smart Export Guarantee.

Dust from grain, feed and livestock can build up on panels, so periodic cleaning and inspection help keep output high. Our operations and maintenance service and remote monitoring flag issues early.