Increasing farm revenue with a consistent, supplementary income stream

Variable weather conditions, crop quality and yield, (super)market prices, exchange rates and operational costs for fertiliser, fuel and other supplies: they all have an effect on a farm’s annual income. To help stabilize their revenue streams, Pickerton Farm near Dundee in Scotland worked with EWT to have a DW54-500kW wind turbine installed. The wind turbine provides the farm with an alternative and reliable source of income.

By investing in the wind turbine, the farm created an excellent opportunity to increase their income, support existing employment, diversify land use, provide new employment and spread risks into a non-agricultural sector.

The wind turbine has also contributed to the wider economy. It represents an investment of approximately £1.5m. It is estimated that around 30% was spent in the Scottish economy. During the construction phase, local companies were prioritised; the civils and ground works were done by local businesses and also the sourcing of aggregates, fencing and similar supplies was done locally.