Fund Your Farm Solar project With Government Grants
We help UK farms access government funding for solar installations. Professional grant preparation, installer coordination, and payment majority only on success.
DEFRA capital grants can cover up to 40% of your farm's solar installation costs—that's potentially £66,000 towards clean energy that reduces your electricity bills for 25+ years.
But here's the problem: most farmers submit incomplete applications and get rejected missing technical Data.
Who We Are
Rural Solar grants specializes in DEFRA grant applications for agricultural renewable energy projects. We help farms navigate the complex grant application process and coordinate with certified solar installers. Our approach combines detailed application preparation with a network of MCS-certified installation partners, ensuring your project meets all DEFRA requirements from application through to completion.
How it works
1. Free Consultation
We assess your farm's eligibility and calculate your potential grant amount (up to £66,000).
2. Application Preparation
We gather all required documentation, coordinate with MCS-certified installers for quotes and surveys, and prepare your complete DEFRA application.
3. Grant Submission
Applications submit when the DEFRA portal opens in April 2026. We handle all communication with DEFRA throughout the review process.
4. Installation & Payment
Once approved, your installer completes the work. You pay our success fee only after your grant is confirmed..
Timeline: The entire process takes approximately 4-6 months from initial consultation to grant approval. Applications for the 2026 DEFRA Farming Equipment and Technology Fund open in April, with approvals typically confirmed by July.
What You Provide: Basic farm details, proof of land ownership, and utility bills. We handle everything else—from coordinating installers to completing the technical sections of your application.
Our Commitment: We only work with MCS-certified solar installers who meet DEFRA's quality standards. Your project will be fully compliant, properly documented, and positioned for the highest chance of approval.
Little Upfront Risk - A small upfront fee until your application is submitted, and the majority of our fee is only due if your grant is approved.
Installer Coordination - We partner with pre-vetted, MCS-certified installers, saving you weeks of research and quote comparisons.
70% Approval Rate - Properly prepared applications have significantly higher success rates than DIY submissions.
Full Support - From eligibility check through to installation completion, we're with you every step of the way.