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Farm-scale renewables: solar panels and battery storage

Solar power provides an opportunity to reduce energy bills, maximise self-sufficiency and save money, but there are considerations when it comes to installation and economics

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They installation at Park Farm includes 270kW of solar panels (594 panels) on the roof of their 260ftx100ft cubicle shed
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They installation at Park Farm includes 270kW of solar panels (594 panels) on the roof of their 260ftx100ft cubicle shed

Using solar power to create electricity is by no means a new concept, but with electricity costs rising and the price of solar panels and battery storage falling, it is now a more financially viable option...

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