Right now, rising energy costs are eating into your margins. And with everything else you’re juggling, it’s one more pressure your business doesn’t need.

You don’t have a farm to cover your land in solar panels, but you do need to keep your costs under control, your equipment running, and your land working hard. That’s where solar starts to make real sense.

Solar might not have been something you pictured on your farm, but it’s becoming one of the smartest tools for keeping costs down and operations running smoothly.

This isn’t about going green. It’s about thinking long-term. About not being at the mercy of the grid. About controlling one of your biggest outgoings – energy.

With the right finance in place, a solar setup can be up and running without draining your cash flow. And it could save you thousands over the years to come.

Why More Farms Are Turning Solar

Across the UK, more farmers are seeing solar for what it really is – a cost-cutting, risk-reducing asset. Yes, it sits on your barn roof or field, but it works like a built-in power station. One that pays for itself and then some.

Here’s the reality:

• About 95% of solar farm land was previously agricultural (Lancaster University).
• Two-thirds was arable, the rest improved grassland.
• The government’s planning to hit 70GW of solar by 2035 and farms are part of that strategy (Solar Energy UK).

But why should that matter to you? Because once installed, a solar system can:

• Slash your energy bills, powering your lighting, ventilation, milking parlours, cold stores, and more.
• Reduce your reliance on the grid, which means fewer surprises when prices spike.
• Turn unused roof space or land into a long-term asset.

Solar doesn’t mean giving up part of your farm – it means making it work harder for you.

Making a Smart Business Decision

For many decision makers, solar has nothing to do with sustainability or carbon targets. It’s about the numbers. It’s about investing once to reduce costs every single month. Panels typically last 25 to 30 years – and keep generating electricity well beyond that.

Think of it like another piece of machinery. You wouldn’t hesitate to invest in something that made your operations more efficient. This is no different. If it cuts your overheads, it’s worth considering.

Getting the Right Finance in Place

Of course, installing a system isn’t cheap up front. That’s where the right renewable energy finance comes in. You can fund up to 100% of the net cost, repay over several years, and align your payments with the stages of your project.

Payments can be made to your supplier, or directly to you, at any stage in the build. That flexibility matters when you’re juggling seasonal workloads and income variations.

There’s no one-size-fits-all here. What matters is having a clear, manageable route to funding that doesn’t derail your cash flow.

Why Peregrine Finance is the Right Partner

When you work with Peregrine, you’re getting more than just funding. You’re getting a partner who understands how farms operate, how income flows, and what it means to keep a family business running across generations.

Get in touch and let’s talk about what solar could look like on your land, and how we can help you get there.