Solar Farm Development
We manage the whole journey — site appraisal, grid, planning and build — to bring a solar farm forward on your land. More
Solar farming in Scotland
Solar Farming in Edinburgh
Helping landowners and farmers in Edinburgh and across Midlothian turn under-used land into a secure, long-term income from solar.
About the area
Solar & farming around Edinburgh
Edinburgh, in Midlothian, sits within Scotland — a part of the country shaped by generations of farming across lowland arable, Borders pasture and east-coast farmland. Like much of the region, the land around Edinburgh has long been worked for arable and livestock, and that agricultural character still defines the countryside beyond the town today.
It is exactly this kind of farmland that makes Edinburgh and its surrounding parishes well suited to solar farming. Open fields, established field boundaries and a working relationship with the land mean that, where grid capacity allows, solar farms and agrivoltaic schemes can sit comfortably alongside continued agriculture — adding a stable income without taking the land out of the farming community.
Our services in Edinburgh
Solar services for Edinburgh landowners
Whatever stage you are at, we can help you assess, develop and earn from solar on your land in and around Edinburgh.
Agrivoltaics
Combine food production and clean energy on the same field, keeping land in agricultural use while it earns from solar. More
Land Leasing
Lease your land on long-term, index-linked terms and receive a secure annual rent for 25–40 years. More
Battery Storage (BESS)
Host a battery storage system — on its own or alongside solar — to add a second revenue stream from your site. More
Planning Permission
We prepare and run the full planning application, from pre-app advice to consultation and consent. More
Feasibility Studies
An honest, evidence-based study of grid, planning, yield and value before you commit to anything. More
Installation
Experienced EPC delivery — groundworks, mounting, panels and connection — built to last 40 years. More
Maintenance (O&M)
Ongoing operations and maintenance that protect performance, revenue and the condition of your land. More
Midlothian
Serving Edinburgh and nearby areas
We work with landowners right across Edinburgh and the surrounding Midlothian countryside. If your land is near a grid connection and not your most productive ground, it could be a strong candidate for solar.
Testimonials
What Edinburgh-area landowners say
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We had 60 acres of marginal grazing doing very little. Farming Solar walked us through every option without any pressure, and the lease now underpins the whole farm's finances.
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What stood out was the honesty. They told us early on that part of our land wasn't viable, rather than overselling it. The half that worked is now a reliable annual income.
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The planning process looked daunting but they handled all of it. Clear updates, no jargon, and they kept the parish on side throughout.
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We graze our ewes between the panels now — the agrivoltaics setup means we kept the land farming and added solar on top. Best decision we've made in years.
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Questions & answers
Solar farming in Edinburgh — your questions
Can I put a solar farm on my land near Edinburgh?
If you own or farm land in or around Edinburgh, it may well be suitable for a solar farm. The main factors are grid capacity, land grade and planning. We offer a free, no-obligation review to assess your specific site.
How much could I earn leasing land for solar near Edinburgh?
Solar rents vary with grid, land quality and acreage, so we avoid quoting a single figure. Many Edinburgh landowners are surprised by the income from marginal land. Try our revenue calculator, then ask us for a realistic estimate.
Will a solar farm near Edinburgh get planning permission?
Many do, particularly on lower-grade land that is well screened. We handle the full planning process for landowners in the Midlothian area, from surveys to consultation and submission.
Do you cover the whole Midlothian area?
Yes. We work with landowners and farmers across Midlothian and the wider Scotland region, as well as the rest of the UK.
No obligation
Find out what your land near Edinburgh could earn
Send us your location and acreage and we'll come back with an honest, no-obligation assessment of your site's solar potential — usually within two working days.
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