5 reasons landowners host renewable energy projects
Earn long-term income, support UK energy security, and get a free site assessment.
If you’ve got land in the UK, it could be suitable for a renewable energy project such as a solar farm or wind turbine.
Through Plots for Kilowatts, landowners can unlock long-term, inflation-linked rental income by hosting a renewable energy project - while supporting the UK’s transition to cleaner, more secure energy.
No cost. No hassle. Just a simple way to make your land work harder.
Think your land could be a good fit? Register for Plots for Kilowatts and submit your plot in less than 60 seconds. We’ll assess its renewable energy potential and let you know if there’s an opportunity.
Here are five reasons landowners are choosing to get involved.
1. Income diversification and long term stability
Renewable energy leases for solar and wind projects are designed for the long run.
Landowners typically receive fixed, inflation-linked annual payments for up to 40 years, providing predictable income you can rely on.
Unlike short-term agricultural or commercial uses, renewable energy offers:
- Long-term financial stability
- Index-linked rental income
- No ongoing involvement (for Octopus projects)
It’s land income that works quietly in the background.
2. Unlock dual land use opportunities
Hosting a solar farm or wind turbine doesn’t mean giving up your land.
In many cases, it simply means adding energy generation alongside what’s already there. Farming, grazing, and other uses can often continue as normal, depending on the site.
For many landowners, living and working alongside a renewable energy project quickly becomes part of everyday life. As one of our landowners, Geraint, puts it:
“We got used to living and working alongside it very quickly. There has been no change in our routine at all.”
With day-to-day project management handled entirely by us, there’s nothing you need to do - so you can get on with business as usual.
It’s not about replacing what you do - it’s about making your land work harder without changing your day-to-day life.
3. Support your local community
We think local people should directly benefit from the clean energy being generated in their area. That’s why we created Octopus Fan Club - so when their local turbine is spinning, nearby customers can get cheaper electricity as a result.
Members can track their local ‘Fan’ in real time through their dashboard and get notifications when it’s generating at 50% off. That way, they can shift their energy use to the times when it’s both cheaper and greener.
Alongside the discounts, we also organise things like turbine visits, volunteering, and school workshops to help people feel connected to their local source of green energy.
For larger projects - and for communities that prefer a different kind of benefit - we can put funding into a one-off or annual payment for a local project chosen by the community.
Across the UK, over 45,000 people have asked for a Fan Club in their area. We match that local demand with landowners who are up for it - and work together to build more renewables where people genuinely want them.
4. Boost biodiversity and be part of the green energy transition
By hosting a renewable energy project on your land, you can play a direct role in building a cleaner, more secure energy system for the UK - helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels while supporting the country’s journey to net zero.
But renewable energy isn’t just about cutting carbon. It’s also an opportunity to improve the land itself.
Every project must deliver at least 10% biodiversity net gain, helping restore and enhance habitats for wildlife.
In some cases, the improvements go much further. Our repowering project in North Cornwall, for example, is targeting a 37% biodiversity net gain, supporting long-term ecological benefits in the surrounding area.
That can mean healthier soils, richer habitats, and more space for nature to thrive alongside clean energy.
5. Simple and stress free - we'll do the heavy lifting
Getting started with renewable energy through Plots for Kilowatts couldn’t be easier. Submit your land through our online assessment tool and we’ll see whether it has solar or wind energy potential.
If it looks like a good fit, we’ll work with you to develop a project that genuinely benefits you, your land and your local community.
From assessing the site and securing permissions to funding and building the project, we’ll take care of the hard work and cover the costs. That means less hassle, less risk and no investment from you.
Ready to see what’s possible? Register for Plots for Kilowatts and submit your plot today - it take less than 60 seconds to get started.
Got questions? Drop us a line at plotsforkilowatts@octoenergy.com - we’re always happy to chat.
