beardface
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Looking for info from people that currently graze solar parks. Looks like we're getting 170 acres going in at bottom of farm and said we'd like to graze it.
make sure cabling is sheep proof , one of my customers sheep did 000s worth of damage in a few days , can be a pain getting them out from under panels , and dont bank on any quality of grazing after the first flush.
Agree that a "hefted" flock is good under panels. I check mine with a motorcycle, as I can bimble up and down the PV alleys as well as along the access alleys.yeah cables need putting up out the way or covered in wavy coil drainage pipe/ducting down to ground. bit of concrete around the base on ground to to ffix and stopmice etc as well.
its grass they will eat it, the good parameter fence makes for tight management,great for weaned ewes tight great for couples with small lams great for in between ,win win.
Best tip would be use the same sheep so they get used to it,no the in and outs, and if possible dont move until theyve eaten right down so they are looking for a change,just basci stockmanship really to make the most of it. then you wont need the dogs so much or at all. as that can spook them and theres lots of obstacles. can run up and down the avenues with the bike.
manageed right theres no topping or strimming at all, except maybe if theres rushes on wetter ground. but spot spraying is a good toll as long as everything gets kept grass covered to arrest water run off sort of tyhing
No down sides ime.
Look in the Renewables section @benny6910 for more details, but 1200 is unlikely nowadays unless its a very, VERY long Lease!Sorry to jump on this thread but I’m currently in the very early stages of some solar panels. What realistic rents are people getting? Is £1000-1200 achievable. Thanks Ben.
Thanks I’ll take a look. It’ll not be a straightforward site but location is in its favour.Look in the Renewables section @benny6910 for more details, but 1200 is unlikely nowadays unless its a very, VERY long Lease!
Under a Grand at present is the norm, but will depend on size, then location, location, location.
Around £900. You wont get anything over £1000 now.Sorry to jump on this thread but I’m currently in the very early stages of some solar panels. What realistic rents are people getting? Is £1000-1200 achievable. Thanks Ben.
And if there's 24/7 security the sheep might be safe too!Long post but i love the idea of it. 'power generation and sheep grazing'... perfick.
yes indeed, only snag is sometimes in the night the sheep snuffle around down by the entrance gates /security cameras and set off the light /camera then there's sometimes a visit from the man in the van security boys just to check whats up . its all part of their job tho and included in there contract price i guess.And if there's 24/7 security the sheep might be safe too!
Totally agree with this.Long post but i love the idea of it. 'power generation and sheep grazing'... perfick.
Low...How do the stocking rates compare on solar land to regular open land