Investing in renewable energy – pros and cons for UK poultry company

Solar panels are paying off for Cumbrian free-range egg company, enabling the firm to integrate them with food production. The Lakes Free Range Egg Co is a large-scale producer of organic and free-range eggs with the 150-acre home farm housing around 90,000 birds with additional farms across Eden Valley. To support natural behaviours, trees and native shrubs have been planted, providing the hens with a more comfortable outdoor environment. CEO David Brass wanted to reduce energy costs