Townsend Farm Cottage, a forward-thinking agricultural business, wanted to take control of its energy costs and reduce its environmental impact. After a thorough site assessment, ProStar Energy designed and installed a 95 kWp solar pv system tailored to the farm's specific energy needs. The installation now delivers substantial financial and environmental benefits year on year.
Client: Townsend Farm Cottage
System Size: 95 kWp
Cost: £60,972
Annual Savings: £20,530
Estimated Payback Period: 3 years (33.7% ROI)
Carbon Offset: 21 tonnes CO₂ annually
Challenges and Solutions
As with many agricultural installations, the project required careful planning to ensure the system was designed around the farm's operational demands and roof structures. ProStar Energy's engineering team carried out a comprehensive site survey, assessing the available roof space and energy consumption patterns to create a custom system that would deliver maximum returns. The installation was completed efficiently, with minimal disruption to the day-to-day running of the farm.
Key Results
The numbers speak for themselves. Townsend Farm Cottage's 95 kWp system delivers annual savings of around £20,530, representing a return on investment in the region of 33.7% and a payback period of just three years. On top of the financial returns, the system offsets 21 tonnes of CO₂ every year, making a tangible contribution to the farm's environmental goals.
This level of saving means the system will fully pay for itself within three years, leaving Townsend Farm Cottage with decades of reduced energy bills and a significantly lower carbon footprint. For an agricultural business managing tight operational margins, that kind of financial certainty makes a real difference. Energy costs are one of the few overheads a farm can genuinely bring under control, and a well-designed solar system is one of the most reliable ways to do it.
Conclusion
ProStar Energy's practical, engineering-led approach delivered a solar solution that was built around Townsend Farm Cottage's specific needs. With a 33.7% ROI, annual savings of over £20,000, and 21 tonnes of carbon offset every year, the project demonstrates exactly what commercial solar can achieve for the agricultural sector.
It is a strong example of how the right system, properly designed and installed, delivers long-term value from day one.
If you run a farm and would like to add solar panels, then don’t hesitate to give ProStar Energy a call on 03316 302 225 or complete our online contact form. We specialise in all things solar, including batteries, solar maintenance and servicing, thermal imaging inspection, EV charging, and solar canopies.
