Renewable technology demand remains high

Farmers are showing greater interest than ever before in renewable energy technologies, according to one of the leading companies in the sector.

Eco Environments, which is exhibiting at the FIT for Farming event at Aintree Racecourse on Thursday says the appetite for information about schemes involving solar PV and wind turbines is at an all-time high.

David Hunt, sales and marketing director with Eco Environments, said: "An ever increasing number of farmers and landowners are contacting us to find out about the range of renewable energy technologies available to them.

"The three key issues they want to discuss are planning requirements, funding routes available for schemes and the eye-catching feed-in-tariff incentives they can secure by going ahead with an installation.

"Farms are ideal for renewable energy schemes because they often have large, shade-free buildings perfect for housing solar panels or large open spaces which are ideal for siting wind turbines.


"Energy bills and running costs can be reduced significantly through generating electricity and farmers can also help to protect themselves against the future expected rises in electricity prices.