Solar-powered farms
29th July 2025
Farming is the backbone of the British countryside – and now it can be the foundation of energy independence too, according to Go Low Carbon.
The company is helping farms across the UK harness solar power to reduce costs, improve resilience, and protect the land for generations to come.
With large rooftops, available land, and high daytime electricity use, farms are perfectly placed to benefit from solar energy.
Whether it’s milking at dawn or drying grain through the afternoon, solar power can meet core operational demands while delivering major savings.
Key benefits include:
- Save up to 70% on electricity bills
- Reduce exposure to rising energy prices
- Generate income by exporting surplus energy
- Strengthen environmental credentials across supply chains.
Go Low Carbon works closely with farmers, landowners, and agri-businesses – not just as installers, but as long-term partners.
Its experienced in-house team provides full project management from planning to installation, with ongoing performance monitoring and support.
W Threlfell & Sons is a forward-thinking dairy farm in Cumbria with a strong focus on productivity and herd health. Their high energy use is driven by advanced robotic milking systems that allow for continuous milking and animal welfare management.
To address rising energy costs, the farm partnered with Go Low Carbon to install a bespoke solar PV array. The result is a rooftop system that now meets the majority of their daily energy needs.
On sunny days, the system produces more electricity than the farm uses – allowing surplus power to be sold back to the grid.
The installation has delivered significant cost savings, helping to future-proof the business while reducing its environmental impact.
It’s a clear example of how solar technology can support the demands of modern farming without compromising performance.
Whether you operate a dairy, poultry, arable, or mixed farm, Go Low Carbon says it can design a tailored solar solution that maximises your site’s potential – backed by performance guarantees and expert support every step of the way.
To find out how much your farm could save, visit www.golowcarbon.co.uk for information.
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