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CASE STUDY

Newlands & Grange Farms

Agricultural

Reading, Berkshire

At a glance

  • 137 kWp solar system  
  • 305 Solar panels  
  • Installed in May 2025
  • Energy saving: 136,000 kWh/year  
  • CO2 saving: 34.4 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: 136,055 kWh per year
  • Payback periods: 4yearsand 9 months
  • Carbon reduction: 34.4 Tonnes/year
  • Energy independency: 80%+

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