UK Landowner Utility

Does your land have Grid Capacity?

Check your eligibility for a Solar Farm or Battery Storage site in 30 seconds. Identify 132kV/400kV connection points near you.

Grid Capacity Assessment Tool

System Online

We will analyze the distance to the nearest 132kV/400kV substation.

Free assessment using UK Power Networks Open Data.

£1,200+

Solar Farm Income Per Acre

Solar leases offer guaranteed, index-linked income for 25-40 years. Battery storage sites can pay up to £3,000/acre.

2.5 Miles

Grid Connection Distance

Land within 2.5 miles of a primary substation is highly valuable. Our tool checks your distance instantly.

100% Free

No Obligation Search

We use open infrastructure data to provide a preliminary assessment. You only proceed if the numbers work.

How SolarGridCheck Works

  1. Locate Infrastructure: We cross-reference your postcode with the National Grid ESO and DNO datasets.
  2. Analyze Viability: We calculate cable distance and voltage capacity to estimate connection costs.
  3. Connect with Developers: If viable, we match you with funded developers looking for sites in your county.

Live Market Data

Solar Lease (High)£1,350/acre
Battery Lease (High)£2,800/acre
Grid CongestionHigh (East Anglia)

*Market averages Q4 2025. Actual offers depend on grid connection cost.

What if my land isn't right for solar?

Don't write off your asset. Explore high-value alternatives.

Battery Storage (BESS)

High Lease Rates

Too small for a solar farm? Battery storage projects only require 1-2 acres of land but need high grid capacity.

Check Battery Potential

Biodiversity (BNG)

New Market

Land quality too poor for farming or solar? Sell Biodiversity Net Gain units to developers.

Calculate BNG Value