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As the business has grown, so too has its energy demand, driven by modern robotic milking systems, refrigeration, processing and packaging. To meet this sustainably, Rora turned to Forster Group to design a renewable energy solution that would protect the landscape while delivering reliable, low-carbon power.
130 kWp
kWp
Ground Mount Solar
The resulting 130kWp ground-mounted and battery storage system was designed to sit within its rural surroundings, complementing existing farm buildings and maximising on-site generation. The new solar array now generates a significant proportion of the farm’s electricity on site, powering everything from milking and cooling to yoghurt production and storage.
110,789
kWh
annual energy generation
22
tonnes
yearly co2 savings
38
kWp
Ground Mount Solar System
Running a busy working farm alongside a collection of luxury lodges creates significant energy demands throughout the year. As energy prices continued to rise, increasing electricity costs placed growing pressure on the long-term sustainability of the business.
“As a family-run business with strong farming roots, we’ve always been very conscious of our environmental impact. Like many others, we’ve seen energy costs rise."
-Claire Picken, Manager
The bespoke ground-mount 37.38kWp installation was designed to power both the working farm and luxury lodges efficiently. The system integrates seamlessly within the rural setting, maintaining the site’s visual appeal while enabled long-term carbon reduction and operational savings to support sustainable growth
"We had a great experience working with Forster Group. They were professional, informative and flexible, which was essential for balancing a major installation with the day-to-day running of a working farm and luxury retreat."
38,200
kWh
annual energy generation
16
tonnes
yearly co2 savings
£324,000
pounds
projected cost savings per year
Landowner of Humbie Farm, Andrew Bayne-Jardine decided it was time to take control of soaring energy prices. Nestled in the West Lothian, Humbie farm is a traditional arable operation with substantial energy demands- from daily farming activity to household use of a ground source heat pump, an AGA, and two electric vehicles. Frustrated by rising energy costs, Andrew turned to Forster Group in 2023.
“Solar was something we’d been thinking about for a while, but the spiralling costs of electricity were the final push. I couldn’t see prices falling anytime soon, and solar offered a practical, sustainable solution.”
-Andrew Bayne-Jardine, Landowner
A 72.72 kWp ground-mounted solar PV system. Drawing on decades of expertise in agricultural and commercial installations, Forster Group designed a tailored system to meet Humbie Farm’s daily energy needs, while considering future growth
Since the installation, the results have exceeded expectations. The system is outperforming projections and has significantly reduced the farms reliance on the national grid. The energy generated comfortably covers the household’s spring and summer demand, with a surplus credit helping to offset lower out in the winter months.
Andrew has also secured a contract for exporting surplus power and thanks to the size of the installation, Humbie Farm has the potential to generate up to £12,000 per year from selling electricity back to the grid.
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“We’ve only had a couple of small electricity bills during winter, I used to worry about our energy bills constantly - now I have another reason to celebrate when the sun shines on Humbie Farm. It’s effortless income.”
-Andrew
58, 079
kWh
annual energy generation
25
tonnes
yearly co2 savings
£12,000
grid export
annual revenue
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