Solar panels for agriculture businesses
Reduce operational costs and create new revenue streams with commercial solar installation.
Protect your business from increasing energy supply costs
The agricultural sector is home to energy intensive businesses. The price peaks seen in 2022 caused nearly half of agricultural producers to consider reducing their output to save money.
Generating some of your energy on-site builds a buffer against energy price rises, providing a reliable source of low-cost electricity.
Benefits of a Good Energy commercial solar installation
Recover your costs within 4 years
Commercial solar installation designed to pay back quickly.
Cut your energy bills
Abby Farm saves over £12,000 a year by generating solar electricity.
Earn by selling energy
Sell what you generate, or get paid for excess power your don’t use, with enhanced rates when you choose Good Energy.
Make your operations more sustainable.
A typical installation (77kWp) saves 11 tonnes of CO2 per year.*
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Agriculture case studies
Abbey Farm
We installed a 85.4 kWp solar array for Abbey Farm in Lincolnshire, who will achieve return on investment in just 4 years.
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Why should farms install solar panels?
Create a new revenue stream by selling renewable electricity
Solar farm installations are designed to generate more power than you use onsite, allowing you to become a net exporter of renewable energy. Learn more about selling your electricity via a Good Energy Power Purchase Agreement.
Reduce the upfront cost with tax relief and government grants
Classed as ‘plant and machinery’, solar panel installation costs can be written off against profits during the first year. Alternatively, farms can claim a write-down allowance of 6% per year through the Annual Investment Allowance.
Reduce your carbon emissions
With sustainability an increasingly important consideration for both consumers and supply chain partners, cutting your carbon emissions makes your offerings more appealing.
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Solar installations to suit the needs of your business
Get the maximum output from your investment
Many customers choose systems fitted with SolarEdge optimisers, designed to protect the output of your system even if some panels experience a drop in generation.
Designed for easier, cost-effective maintenance
In-built safety functionality allows faults to be easily isolated and repaired, with minimal disruption to your operations.
Add battery storage for greater energy independence
Store electricity to use at peak times and further reduce how much you need to buy from your supplier.
Full support with planning, approval and grid connection upgrades
We will work with you to manage any necessary upgrades required by your local Distribution Network Operator.
*Based on grid electricity having a carbon intensity of 162g/kWh (average for 2023).