Solar + Heat Pump for UK Farms

How to combine solar PV with complementary technology for UK farms. Solar + Heat Pump Bundle scope, economics, delivery.

  • MCS
  • NICEIC
  • IWA-Backed

What the Solar + Heat Pump Bundle delivers

Combining rooftop solar PV with air-source or ground-source heat pumps delivers heat at near-zero marginal cost during daylight hours. Best suited to dairy parlour washdown, building space heating, hot water for cleaning, and pig finisher house heating.

Standard Solar + Heat Pump Bundle scope

Standard solar+heat pump bundle: 200-400 kW PV; ASHP or GSHP rated 50-200 kW thermal output; thermal store for time-decoupling generation from demand; intelligent control routing PV to heat pump priority loads. CoP 3-4 typical for ASHP, 4-5 for GSHP.

Economics in 2026 prices

For a typical dairy install: 250 kW PV + 80 kW ASHP for parlour washdown + thermal store. Capex roughly £200,000 + £55,000 + £15,000 = £270,000. 100% AIA delivers approximately £67,500 year-one tax saving. Annual savings: PV £45,000 + heat-pump-replacing-LPG £18,000 = £63,000. Simple payback 4.3 years after AIA.

Why we deliver as a single project

The Solar + Heat Pump Bundle works because all components are designed, procured, and installed as one coordinated project. Single G99 grid connection application. Single monitoring portal. Single set of warranties. Single contractual relationship. Compared to running multiple separate projects, the bundled approach saves £20,000-£60,000 in mobilisation overhead alone.

Get a bundle proposal

Send us your half-hourly meter data and a brief on your operational goals (fleet electrification plans, supplier audit requirements, capital position, planned building work). We deliver a free desk feasibility study within 10 working days, including bundle scope recommendation, total capex with all elements, 25-year financial model, and indicative project timeline.

Common questions

What's the total capex for a typical Solar + Heat Pump Bundle?

Varies by farm scale. our washdown + thermal store. . We deliver fixed-price proposals within 7 working days of receiving meter data.

Can the Solar + Heat Pump Bundle be financed?

Yes — asset finance over 5-10 years for the entire bundle is typically EBITDA-positive from month one for installs with strong daytime baseload. PPA available for systems above 250 kW. Capital purchase with 100% AIA for incorporated farms.

How long does the bundle take from contract to commissioning?

Most bundles complete in 6-9 months from contract signature. The longest item is typically DNO G99 grid connection (6-14 months on most rural feeders, running in parallel). Physical install on-site is typically 4-8 weeks.

Is the bundle eligible for AIA tax relief?

Plant and machinery components (panels, inverters, batteries, EV chargers, heat pump units) are 100% AIA eligible up to the £1m annual cap. Building fabric (re-roofing, structural reinforcement) typically isn't but may have other tax treatment. We provide itemised invoices supporting clean accountant claim.

Accredited and certified for UK commercial work

  • MCS Certified
  • NICEIC Approved
  • RECC Member
  • TrustMark Licensed
  • IWA Insurance-Backed
  • ISO 9001 / 14001