Following all the speculation and the Fast Track Review, are you now thoroughly confused about the Feed-in Tariff (FiTs?)

As has been widely reported, the Government is seeking to remove large scale solar (over 50kWp) from the FiTs scheme to ensure, instead, that it benefits homes, small businesses and communities.

The plan will slash incentives for large solar power schemes by almost 75% and is expected to deal a death blow to large-scale low-carbon projects.

However, your farm is potentially the biggest winner from the feed-in tariff. Buildings such as barns and animal sheds are ideal for solar photovoltaic systems (up to 50kWp) as they normally, have large, un-shaded roof areas which offer real income potential.

Did you know that FiT’s still represents a very lucrative investment opportunity for farm buildings, small ground based systems and your home. As a land owner or farmer, you are in the perfect position for harvesting solar energy from the sun.

A solar photovoltaic system is well worth serious consideration. It offers:

Realistic returns on capital of typically 10%, indexed linked, often tax free, for the 25 years duration of the FiTs.

Reduce your carbon footprint of the business and of the food chain.

It is a non labour intensive income, thus it will not divert your attention away from your core business, while significantly reduce your electricity bills where daytime electricity consumption is high, because you consume your own electricity on site in preference to buying from the utilities provider.