UK farmers are facing significantly rising electricity costs, making it more challenging to maintain profitability. Installing solar panels on farm buildings offers a practical, long term solution. Agricultural solar PV allows you to generate your own low cost, renewable energy on site and reduce reliance on expensive grid electricity.
Oakwood Energy specialise in high quality agricultural solar installations designed to reduce energy bills, improve energy independence and support sustainable, efficient farming.
Agricultural solar panels are versatile and can be installed across a wide range of farming environments, including:
Refrigeration warehouses
Grain stores
Dairy units
Poultry and chicken housing
Machinery sheds and barns
Equestrian and rural buildings
These facilities typically have high daytime energy demand, which aligns perfectly with solar generation. By matching solar output with agricultural electricity needs, farmers can minimise grid reliance and lower operational costs. In many cases, grid electricity can be up to four times more expensive than solar power (early 2024 averages).
Generate your own renewable power and significantly reduce energy bills.
Lower dependence on the grid and improve energy security, especially in remote or rural locations.
Cut carbon emissions and support more sustainable farming operations.
Investing in agricultural solar is a financially strong decision. The current cost of installation often results in a return on investment of 15 percent or more, with many systems reaching payback in 4 to 6 years. In some cases, farms can begin generating profit from solar in as little as 2 years.
With low interest rates and long term stability, agricultural solar PV is a low risk, high value investment for farms of all sizes.
High ROI of 15 percent or more
Payback in 4 to 6 years
Early profit generation from year 2
Long term, stable returns
Reduced exposure to rising grid prices
Many farms now pair solar PV with battery storage to maximise the value of their energy. A well sized battery can:
Store excess solar power for use later
Reduce peak demand charges
Provide backup energy during outages
Support generator optimisation
Increase self consumption and reduce waste
If your farm uses or plans to use a generator, Oakwood Energy can integrate solar, battery and generator control into a safe, efficient system.
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Examples of recent installations include:
Solar PV and battery installation for a poultry and arable farm in Cheshire
Roof mounted agricultural solar for a beef and sheep farm in North Wales
Ground mount system for a rural business estate in Lancashire
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Oakwood Energy provide full design, installation and commissioning for agricultural solar PV across the UK. Our team are experienced working in farming environments and understand the specific needs of rural businesses. We deliver:
MCS certified solar PV and battery installations
Clear performance forecasts and payback modelling
Reliable equipment from trusted manufacturers
Safe installation practices for agricultural buildings
Long term support and monitoring
Honest advice and a dependable service
We install agricultural solar PV and battery systems across the UK, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Shropshire, North Wales and surrounding regions.
Join the growing number of UK farmers reducing their energy costs and improving profitability with agricultural solar.
Contact Oakwood Energy today to discuss your project and arrange a free consultation.