Using Wind & Solar Energy Farming Note

Whilst using energy efficiently is clearly important, farmers are in a good position to reduce their electricity cost by making use of alternative energy sources. Wind power electricity generation and solar water heating are technologies which can be used to reduce electricity bills on a wide range of UK farms without a huge investment.

This Farming Note covers:

• Available grants
• Renewable Obligation Certificates
• Wind turbines
• Solar water heating
• Solar water pumps

Issued May 2009.

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