British farmers say that solar is beneficial for British agriculture. A video by Solar Energy UK shows that family farms are experiencing a variety of positive outcomes from hosting solar farms on their land, which include:
– Financial stability through having a steady income to their family farms whilst allowing farmers to carry on farming and passing on the family business for future generations. 🔒
– Environmental benefits by resting the land underneath the solar farm, allowing for plants to grow attracting birds and pollinators which in turn helps crops to grow and is useful to neighbouring arable land. 🌱
– Food and energy security with farmers having more financial security to produce food and clean energy for the nation and enhancing our energy independence. 🍎
– Positive community benefits with project teams working with community groups to provide financial benefits for good causes in the community. 🤝
– Clean, renewable energy having a positive impact on the climate by reducing carbon emissions and pollution. ☀️
Surveys show that solar power is the most popular form of energy generation in the UK, with public opposition often overestimated. The farmers in the video reiterate this, saying that their local communities often had a positive view towards their solar farms.
Solar schemes have helped former army officer and farmer Jo Nicholson to raise money for a good cause, saying that the benefits of the solar farm on his land have improved conditions for his fundraising orchard, with the proceeds going to Afghan Aid.
The video linked below is a very interesting watch.