Solar PV and battery storage designed to meet the unique needs of farms across Northern Ireland, from dairy and beef operations to arable farms and growers.
Are you a generational family farm or young farmer struggling to withstand todays ever rising energy bills? With rising electricity prices and increasing demand for sustainable farming, solar energy is a smart long-term investment for modern agriculture.
Investing in a Solar PV system can save you money, allowing you to reinvest the savings into the farm or business.
Lower your carbon footprint by producing clean sustainable energy, helping you align with government regulations.
Solar PV has very few moving parts and therefore require very little maintenance and servicing over the years.
Installing solar panels allows agricultural businesses to generate their own electricity, reducing reliance on the grid and protecting against rising energy costs.
Farms are perfectly suited for solar PV systems due to large roof spaces (sheds, barns, outbuildings) or areas for ground mounted systems, they usually have high daytime energy usage depending on the type of farm, and solar PV provides long term operational savings. By installing battery storage alongside your solar PV system, you can utilise stored excess energy when you need it during peak times, it helps reduce your electricity bill further and they can ensure continuity to essential loads during power outages.
Farmers are increasingly under pressure to lower their carbon footprint and are exposed to very high electricity bills. We can help you reduce your carbon footprint, reduce your reliance on the grid and significantly reduce your electricity bills. We can ensure a seamless transition to renewable energy, helping you achieve these goals and provide ongoing support and maintenance throughout.
We start with an initial consultation to understand your farms energy requirements, electricity consumption patterns (e.g. electricity peaks for dairy farmers in the morning and afternoon) and sustainability objectives. Next, we conduct a comprehensive site assessment to evaluate:
• Roof or ground space
• Orientation
• Shading
• Structural capacity
• Existing electrical infrastructure
• G98 & G99 characteristics (application process)
We will also take detailed measurements and photographs to ensure the proposed system design is optimised for performance and fully compliant with industry standards and regulations.
Using data from the site survey, we design a custom solar PV system tailored to your farm’s energy needs and property layout. We then provide a detailed proposal outlining the system design, expected performance, equipment specifications, and full costs.
Upon approval and securing any necessary permits, we schedule your installation date. Our experienced team completes the installation ensuring all work meets industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Upon completion, we conduct comprehensive testing and commissioning to ensure the system operates safely and efficiently. We will also configure any monitoring platforms, enabling you to track energy production and consumption in real time.
Finally, you will receive a detailed handover package containing system documentation, warranties, user manuals, and all necessary certifications. Post-installation, we remain available to support any inquiries or maintenance requirements, ensuring your system delivers reliable performance for years to come.
Choosing Unite Energy means partnering with a trusted provider of renewable energy solutions in Northern Ireland. With over 35 years of combined industry experience, our team delivers expert solar panel installations, battery storage, and energy solutions that bring communities together and support a sustainable future. Our mission is to support homes, businesses, and farms across Northern Ireland with reliable, cost-effective renewable energy, helping drive the transition to cleaner, greener power.
With Unite Energy, you’re investing in advanced solar panel technology in Northern Ireland while joining the move toward a cleaner, greener future.
We are NAPIT, MCS, RECC and CPA certified, which guarantee that our installations adhere to the highest standards of electrical safety and quality.
These certifications demonstrate our commitment to providing the best reliable renewable energy solutions.
