UK Farmers turn to renewables.
UK farmers are increasingly turning their attention to renewable energy investments as the sector looks to diversify its income streams and cut carbon emissions, according to Investec Wealth & Investment (UK).
From a survey of 100 freehold farmers across the UK, Investec found that seven in 10 UK farmers are investing in renewable energy production.
Renewable energy initiatives present an attractive opportunity for farmers to play a key role in the green energy revolution.
By harnessing resources such as wind, solar, biomass and hydropower, farmers can use their land to generate clean energy, while also mitigating their environmental impact.
In terms of the types of renewable energy projects that UK farmers are focusing on, 68% of respondents say that they have invested in biomass energy, this is followed by wind energy (51%), solar energy (39%), hydropower (23%) and battery energy storage systems (14%).
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