If you’re interested in solar energy and battery storage then this event is for you.

Laigh Tarbeg Farm, is a 250 cow dairy unit near Ochiltree in Ayrshire. The farm was an early investor in renewable technology, installing their first solar panels in 2010. The business has steadily increased their use of renewables over the years to 135kW of solar and culminating in the commissioning of a 215kWh battery storage unit in 2025.

Why Attend?

· See how the 135kW solar panel array and 215kWh battery unit have been integrated into the business to reduce energy bills and reliance on imported power.

· See how the renewable energy is put to use on a progressive dairy farm at the forefront of technology and innovation.

· See innovations in housing, robotics, genomics, feed efficiency, forage intake and calf rearing.

What you will learn?

· How solar panels and battery storage can be integrated into your farming system.

· The pros, the cons and the all-important financial side.

· The practicalities of installation – is this right for you?

· The benefits of greater resilience for your business and less reliance on expensive bought-in electricity.

Business Energy Scotland will be on hand to tell you how to access free impartial advice and funding.

Description supplied by the event organiser.