We arrange no-obligation surveys and quotes for solar panels and battery storage on farms, estates and commercial properties across Scotland\'s farming regions. From the arable land of Fife and the Borders to the dairy farms of Dumfries & Galloway and the estates of the Highlands, we help Scottish farms and businesses understand whether solar is right for their site. Below is a region-by-region guide to the areas we cover and the types of farm and commercial property that can benefit.
We work across the main farming and commercial regions of mainland Scotland. Each region has its own mix of agriculture, terrain and building stock, which affects what kind of solar installation makes sense. In every region, the process is the same: a no-obligation survey of your roofs or land, followed by a written quote for a paid installation.
Cupar, St Andrews, Leven, Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline
Fife's mixed arable and livestock farms have substantial shed roof space suited to rooftop solar. The region's generally low-lying terrain and consistent daylight make it a strong candidate for both rooftop and smaller ground-mount systems on farmsteads and rural commercial units.
Kelso, Jedburgh, Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Duns
The Borders is one of Scotland's most productive arable and livestock regions. Large farm sheds, grain stores and stock courts across the region offer significant roof area for solar. South-facing slopes on lower-grade land can also suit ground-mount arrays.
Aberdeen, Inverurie, Turriff, Banff, Elgin, Peterhead
Grampian's mix of arable, beef and dairy farming — plus a strong food and drink processing sector — means many farms and rural businesses have large roofs and steady daytime electricity demand. Solar paired with battery storage is well suited to cold stores and processing units.
Perth, Dundee, Forfar, Arbroath, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus
Tayside is among Scotland's most intensive farming areas, with soft fruit, arable and livestock enterprises. Dairy and refrigeration loads align well with battery storage, and the region's sheds and packhouses provide ample roof space for rooftop arrays.
Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Stranraer, Newton Stewart, Lockerbie
With a strong dairy sector and extensive livestock farming, Dumfries & Galloway has many farms with the roof area and consumption profile that suits solar and battery storage. Milking parlours and refrigeration are natural matches for on-site generation.
Edinburgh, Haddington, North Berwick, Livingston, Linlithgow
East Lothian's arable farms and the wider Lothian area's rural commercial premises offer good solar potential. Proximity to Edinburgh also means a number of smallholdings, equestrian businesses and light commercial units that can benefit from rooftop solar.
Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa, Larbert
The Forth Valley combines arable farming with light industry and commercial units. Farms and rural businesses here often have large roof spans on sheds and workshops, and some sites have the land for ground-mount systems where roofs are unsuitable.
Oban, Lochgilphead, Dunoon, Campbeltown, Tobermory
Argyll's livestock and crofting enterprises, along with rural tourism and commercial businesses, can benefit from solar even in a wetter climate. Modern panels generate in overcast conditions, and battery storage helps match generation to evening demand on more remote sites.
Inverness, Dingwall, Tain, Nairn, Thurso, Wick
The Highlands have extensive livestock and estates, with longer summer daylight hours that favour solar generation. Battery storage is particularly valuable on more remote sites where grid resilience matters. Ground-mount can make use of lower-grade land on larger estates.
Ayr, Kilmarnock, Irvine, Paisley, Greenock
Ayrshire's dairy and livestock farms, alongside commercial premises in Renfrewshire, offer good rooftop solar potential. The region's mix of agriculture and light industry means many businesses have both the roof space and the daytime consumption to benefit from on-site generation.
Scotland has a reputation for cloudy weather, but modern solar panels generate electricity from daylight, not direct sunlight, and produce meaningful output even in overcast conditions. The factors that matter most for a farm or commercial site are:
Different enterprises have different energy profiles. A dairy farm with twice-daily milking and refrigeration has a different pattern to an arable unit where most power is seasonal drying and grain handling. A rural commercial unit with daytime workshop use differs again. The survey takes these patterns into account so the proposed system matches how you actually use electricity.
Many Scottish farms are in remote locations where grid resilience can be a concern. Battery storage can keep essential loads running through short outages, and solar generation reduces your dependence on imported electricity. If your site is particularly remote, contact us to check whether we can arrange a survey in your area.
If your region is listed above, we can usually arrange a survey. If you are in a more remote part of Scotland or on an island, the quickest way to check is to call us on 0141 230 0198 or complete the quote form with your postcode. We will let you know whether we can help and arrange a no-obligation survey if we can.
We cover farming and commercial regions across mainland Scotland. If your farm or business is in a remote area, contact us and we will let you know whether we can arrange a survey for your site.
We cover Highland mainland farming areas. For island sites, contact us to check availability — some island locations may be outside our survey range depending on logistics.
Yes. This service is for farms, estates and commercial businesses in Scotland. We do not serve residential homeowners.
Tell us your postcode and we'll let you know whether we can arrange a no-obligation survey in your part of Scotland.
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