7 min read · 2026-05-25
Solar for Farms in Bathgate 2026
Agricultural solar in West Lothian — ground-mount or barn-roof with capital allowances.
Quick answer
Farms in Bathgate typically install 50-300kWp+ of commercial solar PV, with 4-6 year paybacks on CapEx route. Capital allowances cover roughly 50% of CapEx in year-one tax relief.
Why farms in Bathgate make ideal solar candidates
- Large south-aspect barn roofs ideal for solar
- Three-phase supply already in place at most working farms
- Parlour and refrigeration loads align with generation
- Capital allowances and AIA on the farm array
- NFU Mutual / Cornish Mutual insurance integration
Three funding routes
- CapEx — outright purchase. Best IRR. 50% first-year capital allowance.
- Lease — fixed monthly payments, zero upfront cost.
- PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) — third-party owns the asset, you buy electricity at a fixed lower rate. Zero CapEx.
DNO process in Bathgate
Most commercial installs above 3.68 kW per phase (16 A — the G98 limit) require a G99 application to the local DNO. We submit, track and chase on your behalf — typical connection-offer timeline 6-12 weeks.
What's included in our quote
- Site survey + structural assessment
- Half-hourly meter data analysis
- IRR / NPV / payback financial model
- DNO G99 application
- Detailed engineering design
- Procurement (Tier-1 panels + inverters)
- Construction by in-house team + vetted MCS-certified trade partners
- Commissioning + MCS certification
- Optional O&M contract
Next step
Free feasibility study for any farms business in Bathgate. Call 03330 384 380.
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