Farmers Grants Solar Panels
Following the recent UK Budget announcement, which includes a landmark £5 billion investment over the next two years to support renewable energy in agriculture. This is a unique opportunity for your company to grow its impact in the sector by helping farmers embrace renewable energy.
Participating farmers and landowners can apply for grants covering up to 25% of the cost for solar photovoltaic (PV) equipment instalment.
The minimum grant available is £15,000, while the maximum is £100,000.
The 2024 Budget commits £5 billion specifically to support sustainable farming. This funding will help farmers reduce carbon emissions, increase productivity, and create new revenue through renewable energy. Highlights include:
- £5 billion investment for sustainable practices on farms
- Support for a variety of installations: solar panels, biogas, biomass, and more
- Grants, subsidies, and incentive programs for renewable adoption
- Alignment with UK climate goals, positioning farms as leaders in the green transition
What Farmers Can Do Now
Farmers now have access to several key funding options, including:
- Grants and Subsidies: Farmers can offset up to 25% of upfront installation costs.
- Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS): Incentivizes farms to implement renewables while enhancing biodiversity.
- Smart Export Guarantee (SEG): Generates revenue for farms by selling surplus renewable energy back to the grid.
- Technology and Innovation Support: R&D tax credits, low-interest loans, and training programs are available to farmers implementing energy-efficient technologies.
Qualifying Participants
- Farmers: Individuals currently engaged in agricultural activities.
- Landowners: Owners of land used for farming, horticulture, forestry, or other agricultural purposes.
- Horticulturalists and Foresters: Professionals involved in the cultivation of gardens, orchards, or forests.
- Growers: Those who grow crops, plants, or trees as a commercial enterprise
Initial Steps and Expression of Interest
- Visit the online checker, an essential tool provided by schemes such as the Farming Transformation Fund.
- The online checker serves as an initial eligibility checker where you can input basic details to assess suitability for funding.
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