In today’s farming landscape, rising energy costs and sustainability goals are driving demand for reliable, renewable energy solutions. At Horizon Power, we offer an extensive range of technologies—including solar (roof and ground-mounted), wind turbines, and heat pumps—all designed to reduce operational costs and enhance sustainability. What sets us apart is our commitment to minimising risk for our clients. From pre- and post-design support to flexible financing options, we de-risk the entire process, including planning applications, ensuring a seamless and stress-free transition to renewable energy.

Why Renewable Energy is a Must for Agriculture

Agricultural operations rely heavily on energy for irrigation, refrigeration, heating, and machinery. Renewable energy solutions offer long-term stability, reduced costs, and environmental benefits:

• Cut Energy Costs: Save up to 70% on electricity bills with on-site generation and usage.
• Risk-Free Transition: Our expertise in planning, design, and installation ensures a hassle-free journey.
• Operational Resilience: Protect your farm from rising energy prices and supply disruptions.
• Sustainability Leadership: Enhance your reputation by adopting green practices and meeting environmental regulations.
• Inheritance Tax Efficient Structures for Farm and Agricultural Solar Installations: At Horizon Energy, we offer Inheritance Tax (IHT) efficient structures for farm and agricultural solar installations, designed to minimise tax liability for inheritors. Through arrangements like Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), and trusts, we help ensure that the value of the solar system is structured in a way that reduces exposure to IHT. By implementing these strategies, your project could be shielded from tax liabilities, enabling smoother asset transfer to heirs while maintaining the financial benefits of the system. These structures provide long-term sustainability for both your farm’s energy needs and your estate planning.
• Diversify your income stream: Renewable energy can significantly diversify your income stream on a farm or agricultural setting by providing an additional, reliable source of revenue, generating electricity to power your operations, reducing energy costs and improving overall efficiency. Furthermore, any excess energy produced can be sold back to the grid through schemes like the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), creating a new income stream.

For farmers with unused or underutilised land, ground-mounted solar systems and onshore wind turbines can be a profitable use of space without interfering with agricultural activities and can attract green incentives and government-backed schemes, further boosting profitability. This diversified income can help stabilise financials, especially in volatile market conditions, and contribute to long-term sustainability.

Comprehensive Pre- and Post-Design Support

Horizon Power provides end-to-end support to eliminate risks and uncertainties from your renewable energy project.

1. Feasibility Studies and Site Assessments
   Before design begins, we perform detailed site assessments to identify the best renewable energy solutions for your farm. This ensures your system is tailored to your energy demands, site layout, and operational goals.
2. De-Risking Planning Applications
   Navigating planning permissions can be complex, especially for ground-mounted solar, wind turbines, and ground-source heat systems. Horizon Power’s experienced team handles the process for you, ensuring applications are complete, accurate, and aligned with local requirements.
   • • Expert Guidance: We mitigate risks by identifying potential obstacles early in the planning phase.
     • High Approval Rates: Our in-depth knowledge of planning regulations significantly increases the likelihood of success.
3. Flexible Project Design
   Our modular approach to design allows us to adapt your system to changing requirements or unforeseen challenges, ensuring a solution that works for you now and in the future.
4. Post-Installation Support
   After your system is installed, we provide ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and optimisation to ensure maximum efficiency and return on investment.

Flexible Financing Options to Fit Every Farm

Horizon Power understands that every farm has unique financial needs. That’s why we offer a variety of flexible financing models to make renewable energy accessible with minimal financial risk:

Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

We install and maintain your system at no cost. You pay for the electricity generated at a lower-than-market rate, reducing energy costs from day one.

• Risk-Free Financing: We assume the financial and operational risks of the system.
• Immediate Savings: Benefit from lower energy bills without initial expenditure.

Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS)

Eliminate upfront costs and start saving immediately. With EaaS, we handle everything, including installation, maintenance, and operation, while you pay only for the energy used.

• Zero Upfront Investment: Perfect for farms looking to conserve capital.
• Predictable Costs: Fixed rates ensure stable energy expenses.

Lease-to-Own Models

Lease your renewable energy system with the option to purchase it outright at the end of the lease term.

• Flexible Terms: Tailored to meet your cash flow and operational goals.
• Ownership Transition: Gain full ownership of your system over time.

Outright Ownership with Grant Assistance

For farms with available capital, outright ownership offers the highest long-term returns. We assist in accessing agricultural grants, tax relief, and incentives like the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) to reduce costs.

Tailored Renewable Energy Solutions for Agriculture

Horizon Power’s comprehensive range of renewable energy technologies ensures we meet the diverse needs of farms and agricultural operations:

Solar Energy

• Roof-Mounted Solar: Maximise the potential of existing structures such as barns and storage units.
• Ground-Mounted Solar: Ideal for farms with unused land, providing scalable, high-output energy solutions.

Wind Generation

Capturing wind energy with turbines on a farm offers a reliable, consistent power supply and reduces dependency on traditional utilities. Turbines ranging from 100kW to projects sized at 20 MW can generate significant amounts of clean energy, either powering your farming operations or being sold back to the grid for additional income. Wind energy helps diversify your energy mix, stabilise electricity costs, and support sustainability efforts. When combined with solar or other renewables, wind power provides a long-term, sustainable solution for farms, while creating new income streams from excess energy generation.

Heat Pump Systems

• Air-Source Heat Pumps: Cost-effective and easy to install, perfect for heating agricultural buildings.
• Ground-Source Heat Pumps: Efficient heating for larger-scale needs, with borehole and horizontal coil options.

Water sourced heat pumps (closed and open water sources). Water-sourced heat pumps use closed or open water sources to provide efficient heating and cooling on farms. Closed-loop systems extract energy from bodies of water, while open-loop systems use water directly from rivers or groundwater. These systems offer a sustainable, cost-effective energy solution, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.

Energy Storage Systems

Combine renewable systems with advanced battery storage for maximum energy independence and behind-the-meter efficiency.

• Store and Save: Retain surplus energy for peak-demand periods.
• Reduce Grid Reliance: Use stored energy to power your farm when renewable generation is low.
• Optimised energy trading: Maximise your farm’s revenue with Optimised Energy Trading. With a solar installation, you can sell excess energy back to the grid at the best possible times, taking advantage of energy market price fluctuations. Our smart energy management systems allow you to monitor your energy production in real time, helping you decide when to sell and boost your income. Not only does this reduce your energy costs, but it also creates an additional revenue stream from surplus solar power, making your farm’s energy system work harder for you.

How Horizon Power Reduces Risk

• Turnkey Solutions: From planning and design to installation and maintenance, we handle every aspect of your project.
• Transparent Process: We communicate every step clearly, so you know exactly what to expect.
• Performance Guarantees: Our premium equipment and expert installation ensure reliable and long-term operation.
• Ongoing Support: After installation, we provide monitoring and maintenance to keep your system running at peak efficiency.
• Health and Safety: At Horizon Energy, we are committed to health and safety during every phase of a commercial solar installation. We strictly follow CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations and HSE (Health and Safety Executive) guidelines to ensure compliance with all safety standards. Our team prioritises risk assessment, safe working practices, and minimal disruption, guaranteeing a safe environment for all involved.

Reinvest Your Savings into Your Farm’s Growth

Renewable energy doesn’t just cut costs—it unlocks new opportunities for growth:

• Upgrade Equipment: Invest in modern, efficient machinery to improve productivity.
• Expand Operations: Increase your crop yields, livestock numbers, or land use.
• Improve Sustainability: Implement additional eco-friendly initiatives to enhance your farm’s reputation and future-proof your business.

Your Path to Risk-Free Renewable Energy Starts Here

Horizon Power’s flexible financing and comprehensive pre- and post-design support make transitioning to renewable energy stress-free and cost-effective. With solutions that de-risk planning applications and provide ongoing support, we’re here to power your farm into a sustainable future.

Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation and energy assessment. Together, we’ll design a custom renewable energy system that meets your farm’s needs while minimising risk.