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 Wales
Solar Farming in Newport
Helping landowners and farmers in Newport and across Gwent turn under-used land into a secure, long-term income from solar.
About the area
Solar & farming around Newport
Newport, in Gwent, sits within Wales — a part of the country shaped by generations of farming across upland pasture, broad river valleys and coastal farmland. Like much of the region, the land around Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport
Solar services for Newport landowners
Whatever stage you are at, we can help you assess, develop and earn from solar on your land in and around Newport.
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
Gwent
Serving Newport and nearby areas
We work with landowners right across Newport and the surrounding Gwent 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 Newport-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 Newport — your questions
Can I put a solar farm on my land near Newport?
If you own or farm land in or around Newport, 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 Newport?
Solar rents vary with grid, land quality and acreage, so we avoid quoting a single figure. Many Newport 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 Newport get planning permission?
Many do, particularly on lower-grade land that is well screened. We handle the full planning process for landowners in the Gwent area, from surveys to consultation and submission.
Do you cover the whole Gwent area?
Yes. We work with landowners and farmers across Gwent and the wider Wales region, as well as the rest of the UK.
Nearby
Other areas we cover near Newport
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Find out what your land near Newport 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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