Switch to solar energy for your farm
Slash on-farm electricity costs, stabilise long-term energy use, and unlock new revenue streams with agricultural solar panels tailored to UK farms.
At solarenergy.co.uk, we connect British farmers and landowners with MCS-certified solar PV specialists who understand the demands of modern agriculture. Whether you're powering cold stores, parlours, workshops or irrigation pumps, we’ll help you design a solar solution that works as hard as your business does.
Cut costs by £10,000+ a year
Large-scale farms can generate tens of thousands of kWh annually – dramatically reducing electricity spend and improving ROI through smart export strategies.
Why solar PV makes sense for agriculture
Farms have high and often predictable energy demands – from automated feeding systems and lighting, to ventilation, refrigeration and processing. Solar PV lets you self-generate clean electricity and optimise load matching with battery storage or timed operations.
- Reduce dependence on volatile grid prices and diesel backup generators.
- Monetise surplus energy through Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs.
- Deploy systems on barn roofs, packing sheds or as ground-mounted arrays.
With large roof footprints and daytime usage patterns, agricultural buildings are perfectly suited for solar integration – and increasingly vital for achieving net zero targets across farming sectors.
Solar is expanding fast in British farming
Farmers across the UK – from livestock producers to arable growers – are investing in solar PV to improve resilience and cut overheads. Thanks to falling hardware costs and rising electricity prices, payback periods are often under 7 years for large systems.
Solar also aligns with BPS exit strategies, ELM scheme ambitions, and diversification plans, making it both a tactical and strategic energy decision.
We connect you with farm-ready solar installers
We partner with experienced agricultural installers who can advise on DNO approvals, system sizing, grid export capacity, and battery hybrid systems. Tell us a bit about your site and energy profile, and we’ll connect you with up to four solar PV specialists familiar with agricultural installations. No sales pressure – just clear options, local installers, and long-term benefits.
