Here is just a selection of the many types of gate to which we have installed our solar powered gate systems
Overlooking Stratford upon Avon in the heart of Warwickshire, this large 16ft farm driveway gate is now powered by solar power, keeping out unwanted visitors.
Note: the 23 degree Winter Harvesting ® solar panel brackets, in this case, here by the gate.
Gate automation system now solar powered at Jamie Lloyd’s Bloodstock stables, Warks, July 2016. “We’re really pleased with the gate automation” Roz Lloyd, Far Westfield Farm
A bespoke design, a strong 16ft farm gate in Hinton Charterhouse, Bath
Ground level solar panels
Richard Coles: “It gives me real peace of mind knowing that my gate is closed every night and all day Sunday. Solar power does it all”
“Getting the mains to the gate just wasn’t an option” said Anthony Lewis, Moat House Farm, Acton Trussell, Staffs. “Solar is the perfect solution”
Large 15ft wooden gate using solar power in Cheshire; keyfob, coded keypad and GMT 200S telephone control systems installed with high daily use for six properties.
Very smart designer gate set up, Driffield nr Cirencester
“Very pleased with the installation. Thanks for a good job well done” Richard Davies, The Manor House, Driffield, Glos
National Trust gate now solar powered on top of the White Cliffs of Dover, March 2018. It can be used by over 80 daily volunteers and staff during peak season using coded keypads and GMT 200S telephone opening.
Solar powered gate in Cotswolds, with vehicle and keyfob opening
Unobtrusive, low level 23degree Winter Harvesting® solar panels
Rear view showing stone pillar special fixing plate.
Temporary deer control gate at Cornbury Park Estate, home of the Wilderness festival. Note; the mobile Fletcher solar array trolley.
“I’m very happy with my new solar gate automation!” Lynne Kitson, Alderton, Glos
Locked gate securing remote horse stabling, nr Tewkesbury. The solar panels are hidden from view, ground level to the left.
“Of the millions of pounds that I have spent on farm machinery over the years, I can honestly say that the best purchase has without question, been my automatic farm gate”.
Colin Rayner, J.Rayner & Sons, Berkyn Manor Farm, Slough. March 2015
ZEUS 36v Brushless motor powering huge 6.0mtr farm gate in Wiltshire
Entrance for new drive which is over 1 mile long, Cownham Farm, Stow on the Wold, Glos.
16ft galvanized farm gate with GOLIATH lock, nr Melton Mowbray, Leics, Feb 2018
“I’m very happy with my automated gate! In fact, the extra keyfob for my personal use was the best £32 I’ve ever spent!” Richard Dibben, Sturminster Newton.
Solar powered main gate with manually operated side pedestrian gate, Burghfield, Berks
16ft gate replaces two old wooden gates to increase On Farm security
“We’re really pleased with our new solar powered gate” Emma, North Crawley Estates, Beds. May 2018
Ground level solar panels nr farm gate in Dorset
Ground level Winter Harvesting® panels
Boarded double gate set up ready for commissioning, Wantage, Oxon.
“All went to plan. It’s great having automated gates knowing they are always shut ” Jason Rea, Childrey,Wantage, Oxon
Solar powered gate with GOLIATH lock, beside busy A4500, Northampton
“We’re delighted to not have to chain our gate every night anymore!” Ann Wilson, Harpole, Northants
Remote new gate and driveway, in Glos, Spring 2017
” I was so pleased with our first gate, we installed automation on our second gate!”
Jim Dale, Nr Bourton on the Water, Glos
New farm entrance, no mains available, Little Horwood, Bucks, June 2016
Smart 16ft metal gate, Queen Camel, Somerset
Queen Camel, Somerset, again, the neighbouring property’s gate also solar powered! Note: the gate opens outwards
A solar powered main gate, with manual pedestrian gate, Beckley, Oxford
A 16ft metal farm gate, Northants
“I no longer have to travel over 2 miles every night to shut the gate. It’s brilliant!” Joe Abernethy, Oxon
Double bespoke gates, Warwickshire
Sophie Countess of Wessex is very interested to learn more about Solar Gate Systems at the Dairy Event October 2016
Solar Gate Systems win Bronze Award at the 2015 Bath and West Show!
Solar Gate Systems Ltd, Bath and West Show 2015 Award Winners
Very remote farm entrance gate in Staffs, now solar powered
Viewed from inside the property, you can see the cut-out required so that the ram’s fixing could be welded directly onto the hidden steel post.
The system was installed in May 2015, and has GMT 200 telephone opening as the gate is half a mile from the farm.
The ram fixed to hidden RSJ
Unattractive and chained entrance before automation!
Bath stone pillars with 16ft metal farm gate nr Trowbridge, Wilts
Double gate system in Somerset, installed April 2015
Client comment received at the New Forest Show 3 months later:”The horses got out and were stopped from going on the road by the closed gates. Brilliant, one of the best things we have done!”
An example of a 16 feet metal farm gate now kept constantly closed thanks to a linear ram solar powered system. GSM telephone opening with 32 stored numbers in this instance allows 24 hour access for the farm’s livery tenants
System installed on 15ft metal farm gate in Oxfordshire, January 2015
Installation required to keep out unwanted visitors, Oxford, December 2014
Solar powered gate opener
Situated at the end of a half mile farm drive in Oxford, this system now ensures that the farm drive gate is kept closed at all times YET gives the ease of full automation to the entering and exiting traffic. It is a 13 ft wooden five bar gate manufactured by Charlton Gates who supply the Queen.
Double gate system installed at Hampshire livery yard, November 2014
‘The solar automatic gates transformed my life over the winter!’
Penny Stokes, Hampshire livery yard owner
This busy farm drive entrance in Wiltshire is controlled by a 7 day/24 hour timer,set to allow automatic entrance and exiting of farm traffic during working hours. It is then controlled by personal keyfob giving good security outside ot these hours.
Farm gate now kept closed thanks to solar power in Wiltshire, October 2014
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Radley College Boathouse
Radley College Boat Club showing neat ram installation
Radley College needed to control the entrance gate to their boathouse, but the gate is at the end of a half mile drive, by the River Thames in Oxfordshire.
So using solar power, with a GSM system and 24 hour timer fitted, they are now able to control who enters the boathouse, and even open the gate from the main lodge, 3 miles away. Head Boatman, Andy Thomas said ” It’s great to have an easy to use system and decide who enters the Boat House”
“Massively improved security”
Installed early 2014, the Royal Bath and West Society wanted to increase security at their heavy main gate, particularly when shows and events were not taking place. A commercial specification kit was installed with GSM intercom, coded keypads on both inside and out, and two 24 hour timers to accommodate the number of tenants actually residing within the Showground. Chris Grant, facilities manager at the Showground said…
‘With the automation system, we have massively improved our security yet still given our employees and tenants flexibility of movement both during the working day as well as out of hours.’
Chris Grant, Royal Bath & West Showground
‘We all feel much safer knowing the dogs and children can’t escape’
Daisy Adams, Aldermarston, October 2014
Fitted in Spring 2014 at Aynho, Northants, is this system. Note the neat linear ram installation on the rear of the gate (shown below). Chris Reynolds, the happy owner said…
‘Thank you for the wonderful service, I would recommend your company to anyone’
Chris Reynolds
