Can you mix agriculture and solar energy harvesting?

Yes – you can combine agriculture with solar harvesting and retain grants

Is it possible to maintain biodiversity?

Yes – Creating a solar farm is like making a nature reserve that gets better over the 25 year life of the farm.

Can I benefit from escalating energy costs?

Yes, one acre of land in the UK can yield up to £23,000 from solar PV per annum.

At Solar Energy UK, discover how you can benefit from solar farm investments, its role in boosting local biodiversity and connect with the UK’s leading developers and Engineering Procurement and Construction contractors (EPCs) to get expert advice on planning, development and risk assessment.

Source the latest innovations from over 40 exhibitors specialising in large-scale products on our show floor.

Register now for your FREE ticket and a chance to win a £70 solar-powered DAB radio!

Not convinced?

Gain insight during our seminar series as key speakers dispel some of the myths around agricultural concerns surrounding solar farms:

• Large-scale solar does not exclude agricultural use

• Grants/subsidies can be maintained

• Community acceptance can be gained with proper consultation and good planning

Seminar highlights for landowners and farmers:

• From start to finish – Construction finance and fundraising for new solar farms – the possibilities

Wednesday 9 October, 14.00 – 16.35

Solar Business Hall:

Solar at Large! Project and risk management for large-scale developments

• A lasting legacy: Bio diversity, community and mitigating the impact of large-sale development

• Business diversification through solar – The farm as power station

Last year the halls were full so book early to secure your seat.

Speakers include: Rob Shaw, Director of Sustainability and Climate Change, LDA Design; Dr Jonathan Scurlock, Chief Adviser, Renewable Energy and Climate Change , National Farmers Union; Alan John, Partner, Head of Energy and Environment , Osborne Clarke; Duncan Bott, Director, Belectric Solar Ltd; Iain Watts, Principal Sustainability Advisor, Forum for the Future and many more!

We look forward to seeing you in October!

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