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Solar Panels for Farms & Agricultural Buildings

Reduce energy costs while diversifying farm income

Typical System Size
50-500kW
Investment Range
£40,000-£400,000
Typical Payback
3-5 years

Agricultural buildings offer excellent opportunities for solar installation, with large barn roofs and open land suitable for ground-mounted systems. Solar helps offset high energy costs for dairy operations, grain drying, irrigation, and cold storage.

Farms can also benefit from ground-mounted installations on non-productive land, creating a secondary income stream while maintaining agricultural operations.

Key Benefits for Farms

Reduce Operating Costs

Offset high energy costs for dairy, irrigation, grain drying, and storage

Income Diversification

Export excess generation for additional revenue stream

Ground-Mounted Options

Utilize non-productive land for large-scale generation

Agricultural Allowances

Benefit from agricultural capital allowances and rural energy grants

How It Works: From Quote to Generation

Our streamlined process gets your farms generating clean energy as quickly as possible

Step 1

Free Site Survey

Our engineers assess your roof, shading, electrical infrastructure, and energy consumption patterns to design the optimal system.

Step 2

Detailed Proposal

You receive a comprehensive proposal with system design, projected generation, financial modelling, and ROI calculations.

Step 3

Professional Installation

Our MCS-certified installers complete the work with minimal disruption to your business, typically within 3-7 days.

Step 4

Monitoring & Support

We set up 24/7 remote monitoring and provide ongoing maintenance to ensure peak performance for 25+ years.

Typical ROI for Farms

Farms benefit from strong returns on solar investment due to high daytime energy consumption and large available roof areas. Here is a typical example based on current UK electricity rates.

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Example: 50kW System

System size50 kW
Installation cost~£50,000
Annual generation42,500 kWh
Annual savings£12,750 - £15,300
Payback period3.3 - 3.9 years
25-year net profit£268,750+

Based on 30p/kWh grid rate, 75-85% self-consumption. Excludes tax benefits.

Finance Options

No Upfront Cost? No Problem.

We offer multiple financing routes so every farms business can benefit from solar, regardless of available capital. Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) let you start saving from day one with zero upfront investment.

Cash purchase for maximum ROI (20%+ annual returns)
PPA with zero upfront cost (save 10-30% immediately)
Lease and hire purchase options available
100% capital allowance for tax savings
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0%
VAT on Solar
100%
Capital Allowance
£0
Upfront (PPA)
25+
Year Lifespan

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about solar panels for farms

Solar Panels for Farms Across the UK

We install solar panels for farms in every major UK city. Find your nearest installation team.

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