Farm Solar Guides
Expert resources to help UK farmers make informed decisions about solar panel installations on agricultural buildings. From costs and financing to planning permission and grid connections.
Essential Guides for Farm Solar
Each guide is written by our team of agricultural solar specialists and covers everything you need to know before investing in solar for your farm.
Farm Solar Costs Guide
Understand the full costs of solar panel installations on farm buildings, from equipment and labour to grid connection fees. Includes real cost examples for dairy, arable, and livestock farms.
Read Guide →Roof Suitability Guide
Find out whether your farm building roof is suitable for solar panels. Covers roof materials, structural assessments, asbestos considerations, orientation, and pitch angles.
Read Guide →Planning Permission Guide
Navigate the planning permission process for farm solar installations. Learn about permitted development rights, when full planning permission is needed, and how to handle listed buildings.
Read Guide →Grid Connection Guide
Everything you need to know about connecting your farm solar system to the grid. Covers DNO applications, export tariffs, connection timelines, and rural grid capacity challenges.
Read Guide →From Our Blog
Stay up to date with the latest news, insights, and practical advice on farm solar installations across the UK.
UK Government Grants for Farm Solar
An overview of available grants and financial incentives for agricultural solar installations in the UK.
Read Article →Solar Panels for Dairy Farm Buildings
A practical guide to installing solar panels on dairy farms, covering energy demands, ROI, and best practices.
Read Article →Livestock Building Solar Best Practices
Key considerations and best practices for installing solar panels on livestock buildings and poultry houses.
Read Article →Explore Our Services
We provide specialist solar panel installations tailored to every type of agricultural operation across the UK.
Dairy Farm Solar
Optimised systems for high-energy dairy operations including milking parlours and refrigeration.
Arable Farm Solar
Large-scale installations for grain stores, drying facilities, and irrigation systems.
Livestock Farm Solar
Tailored solutions for livestock housing, ventilation, and feeding systems.
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