Solar Panels for Farms & Agriculture
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Geo Green Power, specialists in large scale commercial solar panel systems
Geo Green Power are specialists in large-scale solar panel systems for farms and agriculture. Interest in investing in solar technology has risen sharply due to the significant financial returns that can be achieved, by generating and using your own electricity.
Start earning an income with solar farms
Farmers have been experts in harnessing and using solar energy for thousands of years. Almost every form of agriculture involves the sun, efficiently converting solar energy to support life.
In recent years, rising electricity costs have added to escalating overheads for UK farmers and the profitability of their businesses. It therefore doesn’t come as any surprise that farmers and landholders in the UK are realising the potential of using unused farm building roof space or relatively unproductive land for solar panels.
Solar PV installations allow you to generate your own electricity, cut fuel bills and potentially have an additional income stream for your business. In fact, there’s a large number of solar farmers already reaping the financial rewards this technology offers.
Got a question about solar farms?
If you’re interested in understanding what renewable energy can offer your operation contact our team today.
Why choose Geo Green Power?
Geo Green Power provide advice on the best options available for your agricultural buildings and unproductive land, and the returns you can expect to receive on your solar investment.
Our team will look at your requirements and budget to design, supply and fit a system that meets your needs, with the option to extend at a later date if required.
For more information on the Solar Power Investment Potential, why not contact our team today on 0800 988 3188.
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For more information on the solar power investment potential for your business, why not contact our team today on 0800 988 3188
What are the benefits of solar farms?
A solar PV installation enables you to generate electricity at a much lower rate than you can purchase from the grid, and this energy is emission free. Depending on your operation, the biggest benefit solar can offer your farm is a huge cost saving on electricity. Farms use a lot of energy, and if your plans include additional electrical requirements such as moving away from diesel farm machinery, investing in your very own solar farm is a good way to slash your electricity bill.
Cheaper energy bills may offer you the opportunity to diversify your business, invest in technology that would have been too expensive to run on your existing energy tariffs or provide enough power for new elements to your business such as unit lettings.
Solar PV provides 100% emission free renewable energy, and if your farming business is focused on sustainability, using clean energy within your operations can only increase your sustainable credentials and add further value to your produce.
There is also an opportunity to generate renewable energy to sell to the grid. This could be on a relatively small scale, exporting excess energy when your system is generating more than you are using, or investing in a solar PV system solely to generate and export.
With global ambitions to achieve Net Zero, the need for clean electrical power will only increase, making solar PV a very low risk investment. In fact securing your own energy generation for your business could protect you in the future from power outages, and rising prices.
100% emission free renewable energy
Huge cost saving on electricity
Increase your sustainable credentials
Generate renewable energy to sell to the grid
Low risk investment
Protection from outages and rising prices
How much do solar panels for farms cost?
- 50kW – £45,000
- 100kW – £70,000
- 250kW – £165,000
- 500kW – £300,000
Not in the vast majority of cases. However, if you want your system ground mounted, if your property is part of a world heritage site, or is listed, then planning permission would likely have to be sought in advance. We would advise when this was the case, and while you would have to seek such permission we will of course provide full assistance in completing applications and supplying any information requested to ensure the process is as quick and easy as possible.
For more helpful information see our Solar Panel FAQ page.
We plant a tree for every quote we produce
Did you know you can support reforestation efforts with Geo Green Power? We’ll plant one tree for every quote we produce! Simply request a free quote and we’ll take care of the rest.
Robert Thomas Farms
- 150kW roof mounted solar PV system
- 250kW ground mounted solar PV system
- Generating 350,000KWh of electricity
- 960kW ground source heat pump
- Saving over 500 tonnes of CO2
BeadaMoss Micropropagation
- 150kW solar PV system
- Generating 135,500KWh of electricity
- Saving over 80 tonnes of CO2
Generating electricity, heating water and powering EV chargers
A Peak District sheep farmer is making healthy returns, calculated to be 16.6% gross, from a solar PV system that is reducing energy and solid fuel bills, by generating electricity, heating water and powering EV chargers!
When Edward Piekos wanted to invest in more Solar PV for his Peak District farm, he found Geo Green Power was his perfect partner.
Sutton Farm plough ahead with solar
A farm in Lancashire has cut down their energy bills and improved their sustainability!
System size - solar pv: 405 kWp
Annual output: 297,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 74 Tonnes
A scoop of solar for Bluebell Dairy
Solar has become a huge asset for family-fun park, Bluebell Dairy!
System size - solar pv: 210.5 kWp
Annual output: 188,128 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 47 Tonnes
Bell Plantation blossoms with solar PV
Garden Centre, Bell Plantation, are set to have a decrease in energy costs by more than £40000 per year after their solar PV investment.
System size - solar pv: 97 kWp
Annual output: 85,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 25 Tonnes
Plant nursery grows with solar
Solar PV glass has been installed for leading technology innovator in the supply of Sphagnum Moss, BeadaMoss.
System size - solar pv: 150 kWp
Annual output: 135,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 80 Tonnes
Shallow Grange Farm and camp site go green with Solar PV
Geo Green Power have installed a solar PV system for Shallow Grange Farm to improve sustainability on their campsite.
System size - solar pv: 50 kWp
Annual CO2 saving: 19 Tonnes
Equivalent cars off the road: 4
Got a question about commercial solar?
If you’re interested in understanding what renewable energy can offer your operation contact our team today.
Roof-mounted solar PV vs solar farms
Roof Mounted Solar Farm
Most farms and agricultural businesses have buildings that are suitable for roof mounted solar PV installations. Agricultural buildings typically have a have 10-15° roof pitch, which will generate substantial amounts of power even when the roof is not necessarily facing south.
Solar panels on farm building roofs do not require planning permission and once installed, maintenance and servicing costs for PV installations are low. In addition to offering long-term protection from rising energy costs, along with cheaper electricity bills, solar energy is renewable. This means no greenhouses gases are released and no natural resources depleted.
Solar Farms & Parks
Solar parks or farms are large-scale installations of solar PV panels mounted on frames which are built on the ground, covering anything from 1 acre to 1000 acres. They are a nature friendly way of generating electricity for the grid, with virtually no noise or waste.
Many solar farms can be combined with other types of farming, such as sheep grazing or free-range poultry, and are set up by agricultural businesses or community groups to provide green local energy. Solar parks are eligible for financial incentive schemes such as PPAs.
FAQs
How can solar panels help reduce my farm's electricity costs?
Installing a solar PV system will enable you to generate electricity from sunlight, greatly reducing your energy bills.
Depending on the type and style of farming you undertake, lighting, heating, water heating, milking and grain drying are all processes that use a large amount of electrical power. Installing solar panels is a great way to save money in the long-term and improve the sustainability of your operation.
Can I use solar energy to power all farm equipment and facilities?
Yes, during daylight hours your solar panels will be producing energy that can be used to power electrical farm equipment and facilities. The size of your system will determine how much of your own energy you can produce, and how much energy you will need to continue to import from the grid.
How will solar panels affect my farm's overall energy reliability?
Solar panels will reduce a farm’s reliability on the National Grid, protecting you from energy price increases. Adding battery storage to your solar PV installation can provide back-up power in the event of a power cut, and can help ensure that you use more of the energy that you generate.
Sectors we work with
Solar Panels For Retail
Solar Panels For Farms
Solar Panels For Manufacturing Businesses
Solar Panels For Horticulture
Solar Panels For Offices
Solar Panels For Schools
Get in touch today
Contact our team today and we’ll be happy to explain all about the potential costs and returns of solar panels for farms and how your agricultural business could benefit. Call us for free on 0800 9883188 or fill in our online enquiry form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
