Indicative solar PV potential analysis for CASTLE FARMS NOTTINGHAM LIMITED, DE24 8JY. Site-specific irradiance and PPA economics for UK farms and agricultural operations.
CASTLE FARMS NOTTINGHAM LIMITED in DERBYSHIRE, postcode DE24 8JY, is a UK agricultural enterprise in the UK Solar Fund commercial solar PPA programme. Farms have some of the strongest fit for solar in the UK — large barn and shed roof areas, plus often available land for ground-mount. Solar PPAs deliver immediate cost reduction without diverting capital from operations.
| Farm / business name | CASTLE FARMS NOTTINGHAM LIMITED |
| Postcode | DE24 8JY |
| Region / county | DERBYSHIRE |
| Building type | Agricultural enterprise (CH) |
| Data source | CH |
EU JRC PVGIS modelling for DE24 8JY shows annual solar yield of 811 kWh per kWp per year — -7% vs UK average.
UK farms have some of the largest available roof areas of any sector (large barns, sheds, livestock buildings), often south-facing, with minimal shading. Available land for ground-mount adds another option.
Many farms also have growing electricity demand from grain dryers, refrigeration (dairy / horticulture), milking parlours, and increasingly EV/electric machinery. Solar PPAs deliver cost reduction immediately.
For NFU members and tenant farmers, Solar PPAs allow the asset to be funded externally — no capital lock-up at the landowner level, no diversification consent issues.
No capital tied up in solar; preserved for operations + investment
Use barn/shed roofs, or commit field area for ground-mount
Surplus generation exports to grid; income stream
For supply contracts requiring renewable sourcing
Funded asset, no landowner capital required
Long-term low-cost energy for the operation
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Figures shown are indicative based on public sources (NDEPC register, Companies House) and PVGIS solar irradiance. Actual PPA economics depend on site-specific factors. UK Solar Fund has no operational relationship with CASTLE FARMS NOTTINGHAM LIMITED.
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