AGRICULTURAL SOLAR PV
Solar PV for Farms & Agriculture UK
Commercial solar PV designed for farms, poultry sheds, arable estates and rural businesses. Reduce electricity costs, generate export income and future-proof your operation.
Why farms choose solar
High energy demand, high savings potential
Poultry houses, grain driers, refrigeration, milking equipment and workshop machinery run for extended hours — often when grid electricity is at its most expensive. A well-designed solar PV system, sized to match your peak demand, can offset a significant proportion of this consumption directly.
Novalux Solar has completed agricultural installations across Wales, Yorkshire, Herefordshire and the West Midlands — from 44kWp farm retrofits to 687kWp arable estate systems.
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Agricultural solar PV we have installed
Verified installations across farms and agricultural businesses nationwide.
Poultry - Wales
Moonrakers Farm
Six poultry sheds utilised to generate electricity via a PPA. Grid upgrade including 200kVA transformer. CO2 saving: 49,040kg/yr.
271 kWp
Mixed farm - Herefordshire
Oakchurch Farm
Solar PV for a mixed farming operation in Herefordshire, reducing energy costs across farm buildings and diversifying income through surplus export.
Herefordshire
Arable - Yorkshire
RS Cockerill Farms
Three-site programme: Providence Farm (687kWp), Barmby Farm (292kWp) and Link Hall Farm (81kWp + 200kWh battery storage).
1,060 kWp total
Farm - Wales/Borders
Wellington Farm
Solar PV with battery storage for a Welsh border farm, enabling energy independence and reducing reliance on the grid during peak demand periods.
44.85 kWp + batteries
The benefits
Why agricultural businesses choose solar PV
Roof and ground mount options
Portal frame sheds, dutch barns and livestock housing offer large unobstructed areas ideal for solar PV. Ground-mounted systems suit sites where roof mounting is not viable.
Power Purchase Agreements
For larger agricultural sites, Novalux Solar can structure a PPA — allowing you to export surplus generation and earn ongoing income with zero upfront capital.
Off-grid for remote sites
Remote barns and outbuildings can run entirely on solar and battery storage, eliminating costly grid extension works on sites where connection costs are prohibitive.
Permitted development rights
Most agricultural solar installations proceed without formal planning consent. Novalux Solar confirms the permitted development position for your specific site as part of our assessment.
Best suited to
Which farms benefit most
Poultry houses and broiler sheds with high ventilation and heating loads
Dairy farms with milking, cooling and water heating demand
Arable operations with grain drying and irrigation equipment
Horticultural sites with glasshouse heating and lighting
Remote sites seeking off-grid energy independence without costly grid works
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Our engineering team will assess your site and provide a detailed system design and 25-year financial model within 5 working days.