A North Wales farmer is one of a growing number of farmers in the UK to install solar panels on their farm buildings. Edwin Hughes, of Cornist Ganol Farm in Flint, brought in Eco Environments to handle the project which saw a 19.62kWp solar PV system – consisting of 90 Hyundai SF218 panels – installed at the farm. It is estimated that Mr Hughes’ system will produce around 15,692 kWh of electricity a year which will earn him more than £5,162 a year in Feed-in-Tariff payments. He will also save around £1,330 a year generating his own electricity and £97 by exporting any excess power generated. The total income/saving of £6,590 a year gives the farm a 22.69% return on investment annually and within seven years, the system will have paid for itself. Edwin Hughes said: “I spoke to a number of renewable energy companies and I chose Eco Environments after hearing about a friend’s good experience and because they have the edge in terms of experience in their sector.
“All aspects of the installation process from first contact were professional and I would have no hesitation recommending the company to other farmers in the region.”
Information Updated on: 31 October 2011
