Diversify Your Land Assets
SOLAR FARMS & BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
Firstway Energy works with landowners from across the UK to diversify their land assets and accelerate the transition to net zero
We are leaders in the development of utility scale renewable energy projects with 50 sites across the UK and a combined total capacity of more than 5GW.
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Our friendly and experienced team has decades of renewable energy experience and held senior leadership roles at some of the largest global renewable energy developers, delivering over 40GW of renewable energy generation and storage.
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We can unlock value from your underutilised land assets, providing a high level of long term income underwritten by some of the largest companies in the UK.
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If you own either rural or industrial land we can evaluate the suitability of your site for a renewable energy project within 2 weeks.
UNLOCK YOUR LAND'S POTENTIAL
IS YOUR LAND SUITABLE?
Firstway Energy is looking for land partners with land that is...
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Either rural or industrial
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Close to an electricity substation
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Not within an environmentally protected area
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Minimum 4 acres for a battery site
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Minimum 100 acres for a solar site
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If you are unsure if your land is suitable please contact us.
LANDOWNER BENEFITS
Why build a renewable energy project on your land?
LONG TERM, HIGH AND DEPENDABLE INCOME
Our leases run for 35-40 year terms, providing land owners with a high level of income in excess of agricultural use and underwritten by some of the largest companies in the UK, giving the flexibility to borrow against the income.
INCREASED LAND USEAGE
We work with landowners to position the renewable energy assets in a location to cause minimal impact. Solar fields and battery energy storage systems can be easily installed on rough or unarable land that is not suitable for farming.
IMPROVED BIODIVERSITY AND LAND PRESERVATION
Biodiversity is improved with a site specific management plan. In many cases the biodiversity net gain is well in excess of 100%.
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Installing a renewable energy project allows intensively farmed land to rest.
SUPPORT THE TRANSITION TO NET ZERO
Renewable energy projects make an important contribution to net zero carbon emissions.
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Leasing your land for a renewable energy project helps the UK lead the way in the drive to net zero and the fight against climate change.
LONG TERM LEASES WITH HIGH INCOME
Leasing your land for a renewable energy project enables you to secure a high level of long term income well in excess of the agricultural use of the land, while supporting the urgent need to decarbonise the economy.
Our leases are typically 35-40 year long agreements which tie in with the life of the solar and battery assets.
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We work with you to understand what you want to achieve with your land assets and to evaluate the potential for renewable energy projects.
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Firstway Energy manages every stage of the process including securing grid capacity and planning permission.
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At the end of the lease, the electricity infrastructure is removed and the land is returned in better condition than before the renewable energy project was installed.
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PARTNERSHIP PROCESS
Unlocking the potential of your land
Initial telephone discussion and landowner consent to evaluate feasibility
Acceptance of grid connection offer and agreement of commercial terms
Grid, planning and legal assessment to determine feasibility
Site surveys, design and planning submission
Confirmation of project viability and short exclusivity period
Firstway fund the entire project including landowner legal and professional fees