Solar PV & Battery Storage for Agricultural Businesses in Yorkshire

Powering Sustainable Farming with Solar and Storage

Discover how Greenfield Produce cut energy bills by over £10,000 a year with a 72kW solar and battery system from Energy Oasis.

 

Greenfield Produce, a major Yorkshire-based agricultural supplier, was facing escalating energy costs from its grain storage and processing operations. The company needed to modernise outdated electrical infrastructure and find a more efficient, sustainable energy source to stabilise overheads and reduce reliance on the grid.
Rising prices, seasonal power demands, and the need for compliance with sustainability targets made the challenge urgent.

Energy Oasis was appointed to design a complete, farm-scale renewable energy strategy — covering consultancy, electrical works, solar PV generation, and on-site battery storage — to help Greenfield Produce take control of its energy future.

The Challenge: Rising Energy Costs from Storage and Processing

 

Energy Oasis designed and delivered a comprehensive renewable energy solution — from consultancy and bid writing to installation and procurement.

Our scope included:

  • Strategic consultancy and funding bid support

  • Full electrical fit-out for grain stores (lighting, ventilation, fans)

  • Solar PV and battery storage system

  • Metering, monitoring, and energy procurement

System details:

  • 120 × 600W JA Solar Panels (72 kW array)

  • 2 × Sigenergy 25 kW Three-Phase Inverters

  • 2 × 8 kWh Sigenergy Batteries

The Solution: Comprehensive Renewable Energy Systems

 

Annual energy generation: 59.04 MWh

  1. 💰 Annual cost savings: £10,600+

  2. 🌍 CO₂ reduction: 12.22 tonnes per year

  3. 🌳 Equivalent trees planted: 489

  4. 🔋 Reduced grid reliance: 50%

  5. 📈 ROI: 5.58 years

Through this integrated solution, Greenfield Produce now generates half of its own electricity, cutting costs and carbon emissions while future-proofing its operations against energy volatility.

The Results:

 

Conclusion: Your Partner in Renewable Energy

Our mission is to help businesses cut costs, consumption, and carbon. By managing the complexities of designing, planning and installing renewable systems, we empower our clients to achieve financial stability with shortened ROIs and focus on what they do best.

Take Control of Your Energy Strategy

Are you looking to navigate Net Zero with confidence and secure the best rates for your business? Contact Energy Oasis today to learn more.

 
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