Renewable Energy Solutions for British Farmers – Built with You, Backed by Us
At ESP Energy, we’ve worked closely with the UK’s farming community for over a decade, helping agricultural businesses of all sizes take control of their energy use, reduce costs, and boost sustainability. As a family-run business who’s founding director is from a farming background, we understand the challenges faced by farmers and we deliver renewable energy systems that work as hard as you do.
Whether you’re a dairy farmer looking to improve cooling efficiency, a poultry producer managing high energy demand, or a beef and sheep farm diversifying your income, we have the experience, technology, and team to help you succeed.
Our experts can help you decide on the right products for your needs
Why choose ESP Energy for your Farm?
At ESP Energy, we offer a rare combination of technical capability, long-term reliability, and genuine customer focus that sets us apart in the renewable energy sector.
- Trusted by farmers across the UK - Agriculture is a sector we know inside out. We’ve designed and delivered renewable energy systems for hundreds of farms, including bespoke glycol chillers for dairies, grain and crop drying systems, and large-scale solar, battery and biomass boiler setups on poultry sheds.
- End to end renewable energy expertise - From solar PV and battery storage to heat pumps, CHP units and tailored electrical systems, we handle every part of the project in-house, from design through to installation and servicing.
- Tailored to your farm - No two farms are the same. We work closely with you to understand your site, energy consumption, business model, and long-term goals, then we recommend a bespoke solution that makes sense for you and your land.
- Diversification that works - We’ve helped a range of different types of farms create new revenue streams with energy generation projects, and future-proofed farm buildings with integrated renewable systems. If you’re looking at diversification, we’ll help you do it wisely and sustainably.
- A family run business with long term commitment - Like farming, our business is built on long-term relationships, not quick sales. We’re proud that many of our agricultural clients have stayed with us for over a decade and we’re here to support you well beyond installation.
What We Can Deliver for Agriculture:
- Large-Scale Solar PV Systems for Farms - Turn your roof space or land into a power-generating asset with high-output solar panels optimised for agricultural settings.
- Battery Storage for Poultry, Dairy & Grain Operations - Store excess solar energy for use during peak hours, perfect for energy-intensive environments like poultry units and dairies.
- Custom Glycol Chillers for Dairy Cooling - Improve milk storage efficiency with tailored, low-carbon cooling systems, designed and built in-house to your exact requirements.
- Grain Drying & Arable Processing Systems - Electrify or decarbonise drying systems with smart control and integration to reduce fuel costs and emissions.
- Heat Pumps & CHP Units - Efficient heating and combined heat and power for farmhouses, offices, workshops, or rural hospitality facilities.
- EV Charging for Farm Vehicles & Diversification Sites - Install charging infrastructure for electric quads, pickups, or customer vehicles as part of rural diversification.
- Biomass Boilers for Farm Heating & Renewable Heat Incentives - Efficient, low-carbon heating for farmhouses, workshops, livestock sheds, and processing units, using sustainable wood chip or pellet fuel. Biomass systems are ideal for farms with high heat demand and can support income through schemes like the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)*. We design, install, and maintain robust biomass systems that keep your operation warm, compliant, and cost-effective year-round.
*Please note: RHI has now closed to new applicants, but we can advise on current funding or replacement schemes available.
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Design & Installation
From initial consultation through to commissioning, we manage the full design and installation process in-house. Our experienced engineers and project managers work closely with you to deliver systems that are technically robust, compliant, and built to perform, with minimal disruption and maximum results.
District Heating schemes
At ESP Energy, we design, install, and maintain bespoke district heating schemes that deliver low-carbon, centralised heat to multiple buildings from a single high-efficiency source. Whether it’s a rural estate, commercial complex, or public sector development, our renewable heat networks offer a smart, scalable way to decarbonise heating, reduce running costs, and improve energy efficiency.
Let’s Work Together
If you’re a farmer thinking about solar, energy storage, heating, or even exploring diversification opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Give us a call or drop us a message to arrange a free, no-pressure consultation at your farm.
Biomass District Heating Scheme
FAQs
We offer full servicing and maintenance across the UK, covering solar, batteries, chillers, CHP, biomass boilers and heat pumps. Our dedicated team is always on hand for phone support, out-of-hours callouts, and system monitoring, so you can rely on your equipment when it matters most.
And because we’re registered electricity brokers too, we’ll keep an eye on the energy market for you, offering smart advice on tariffs, export schemes, and potential savings.
Solar PV Systems
Generate your own clean electricity from the sun, even on cloudy days.
Battery Storage
Store excess solar power for use in the evenings or during peak times.
Air Source & Ground Source Heat Pumps
Highly efficient, low-carbon heating for your home, perfect for replacing oil, LPG, or old electric systems.
EV Charging Points
Convenient, fast home charging for your electric vehicle.
Biomass Boilers
Whether its logs, wood chip, or pellets, you can heat your home easily using either your own supply or via a local supplier of carbon neutral fuel.
Ongoing maintenance and support
We don’t walk away once the system is up and running. Our nationwide servicing team keeps your equipment performing at its best, year after year. And because we’re registered electricity brokers too, we can even help you keep an eye on energy tariffs and government schemes that could save you money.
The first step in our process is to sit down with you, ideally face to face, to gain a clear understanding of your requirements, site conditions, and how your business operates. This initial consultation allows us to assess your energy consumption patterns, review any data or information you have available, and explore your long-term objectives.
We believe that successful projects start with listening, not selling. By taking the time to understand your organisation and energy profile in detail, we can tailor a solution that genuinely aligns with your operational goals and delivers measurable value from day one.
Yes, especially when paired with solar PV and/or CHP. We specialise in off-grid and hybrid systems for rural and agricultural sites.
CHP systems require regular servicing, it also benefits from having a skilled engineer on site to undertake daily and weekly checks and tasks. As the UK’s CHP specialists, we offer comprehensive maintenance plans and stock critical spare parts.