supply your own energy for your farm
We can help you provide security and reliability for your farm by installing a system which can supply and maintain your energy needs.
How can solar panels benefit my farm?
future-proof your business
Generate and store your own energy, reducing reliance on the National Grid and protecting your farm from potential brownouts and energy rationing.
A significant r.o.i
A typical commercial solar panel system will provide free electricity for more than 25 years, achieve returns of more than 12% per annum and pay back installation costs within 6-8 years.
tax exemptions
Solar panels are classed as plant and machinery and are eligible for capital allowances. Until March ’23 solar panels installed on business premises for use in a business are eligible for 50% special rate capital allowance.
diversify land use
It’s possible to design solar PV with dual purpose land use in mind allowing cattle or sheep to graze in between.
INVESTMENT & RETURNS
Typical 50kWp installation
124 panels
£50,000 average cost installed
£16,546 savings in year 1
£363,650 value @ 25 years (incl. paying initial cost)
Based on south facing agri building, with a 20 degree roof pitch. Based on 45p per unit electricity cost and onsite usage of 70%. Excludes VAT and scaffolding.
Finance Options
There are several financing options available to farms. We will work with you to find the best option for you -now and for the years to come.
Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs):
If your energy usage and roof space meet specific criteria, you could be eligible for a free solar PV installation, financed by a PPA provider. You rent your roof and buy the discounted solar electricity, rather than investing in a solar PV system of your own.
purchase outright
Invest in buying and owning the system from the start, securing the business’ assets and saving on energy bills immediately.
hire-Purchase Agreement:
You get the equipment through a payment plan, with no initial capital outlay and you own the solar PV system and it sits on your balance sheet as an asset/ liability. The amount you save on your energy bill will typically exceed your monthly instalments straight away.
Rental
You get the equipment through a payment plan, with no initial capital outlay, but the finance company owns the asset. You have a buy-back option at the end of an agreed term or you can return the system to the finance company. Again, the amount you save on your energy bill will typically exceed your monthly instalments straight away.
How we work with you
1. Apply
Contact us and speak to one of our specialists, who will discuss your requirements and answer any questions you have.
2. agree your design
If solar is viable for you, we’ll arrange a site survey and provide a comprehensive report on the most effective energy solution and a quote.
3. TURNKEY PROCESS
If you decide to proceed, we provide a full turnkey service and our team will handle all of your installation paperwork, including Building Control and District Network Operator (DNO) requirements.
4. INSTALLATION & CONNECTION
We’ll arrange a date for our engineers to install your new system and provide you with a full handover, so you’ll know how your new panels work.
What our customers say..
We wanted to add a personal note to all those who have been involved in getting us into the renewables world – you, Rob, Stuart, Harry and the team. It was such a professional and intelligent service and we are delighted with the outcome. We couldn’t have asked for a better team or company.
Bloom Renewables are excellent – a very personalised approach which allows for discussion of the project beforehand. We were kept updated throughout, and the work was done carefully and considerately. Highly recommend these guys. Top quality and highly skilled.
A great experience from start to finish. They answered all of our questions and were very knowledgeable, friendly and fun to work with. We have a really good system installed which looks great and is powering most of our energy demands. Really happy with the work and support we have received.
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