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CASE STUDY

Grange Farms

Agriculture

Reading, Berkshire

At a glance

  • 89 kWp solar system  
  • 195 Solar panels  
  • Installed in May 2025
  • Energy saving: 89,600 kWh/year  
  • CO2 saving: 22 Tonnes / year  
  • Turnkey managed & installed

Building

Belcher Farms operates multiple agricultural sites across the region, including Newlands Farm and Grange Farm, mixed-use sites with high year-round energy demands from livestock operations, machinery and tenant occupants. Like many farms, these were facing significant cost pressure due to the continued rise in energy prices amongst other economic burdens.

Benefits

  • Energy savings: 89,600 kWh per year
  • Payback periods: 4yearsand 9 months
  • Carbon reduction: 22 Tonnes/year
  • Energy independency: 80%+

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02382 680106
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Renewables like solar give farmers the chance to cut costs, reduce emissions and become more resilient — it's a win-win for the farm and the planet.

Minette Batters

NFU President

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