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Sustainable solar solutions for FARMING & AGRIBUSINESS

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WHY SOLAR FOR FARM & AGRIBUSINESS?

Financial & Operational Benefits

Solar energy makes strong business sense for farms and rural operations:

  • Cut costs: Reduce power bills by up to 60–80%, depending on your system size and usage profile.
  • Improve cashflow: Lock in lower energy costs and reinvest savings into core farming operations.
  • Energy security: Protect against unpredictable energy price rises and reduce reliance on the grid.
  • Tailored for farming: From dairy sheds and irrigation to refrigeration and packhouses, solar systems can be designed to meet your unique load profile.
  • Faster ROI: With high daytime energy use, farms achieve faster payback periods compared to residential systems.

Sustainability & Government Support

Going solar doesn’t just improve the bottom line — it strengthens your sustainability credentials and reduces environmental impact:

  • Lower emissions: Solar reduces greenhouse gas emissions, helping future-proof your farm against tightening regulations and customer expectations.
  • Recognition: Funding support is designed to make the transition easier while highlighting leadership in sustainable agribusiness.

SOLAR FOR AGRIBUSINESS

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DAIRY FARMS

Solar Solutions for Dairy Farms

Dairy Farms

Solar energy is revolutionising dairy operations across New Zealand.

By employing solar power, dairy farmers can power:

• Milking sheds

• Hot Water dairy sheds

• Power irrigation pumps

• Operate electric fences

• Cool milk systems

• Charge batteries and power residential units.

HORTICULTURE

Solar Power for Horticulture

Horticulture

By aligning solar installations with peak sunshine hours, horticulturalists can power:

• Irrigation Systems

• Greenhouse Heating & Ventilation

• Lighting

• Cooling Systems for Produce

• Storage

• Machinery

• Water Heating

VITICULTURE

Solar Energy for Vineyards

Viticulture

For New Zealand’s viticulturists, solar power is not just about energy efficiency, it enhances the vineyard’s eco-friendly reputation among consumers. 

Solar Energy can power:

• Irrigation

• Vineyard Equipment

• Ventilation

• Winery Operations

• Temperature and Humidity Control

FLORICULTURE

Solar Systems for Flower Farms

Floriculture

For New Zealand’s floriculturists, adopting solar power significantly boosts the nursery’s eco-friendly reputation.

Solar Energy can power and help with:

• Supplying Remote Electricity

• Supporting Water Pumping & Irrigation Systems

• Irrigation

• Greenhouse Equipment

• Ventilation

• Temperature and Humidity Control

Funding Support — EECA Solar on Farms

Government-backed support can help reduce upfront costs and speed up your solar ROI.

EECA’s Solar on Farms initiative offers co-funding to eligible New Zealand farms installing solar and battery systems.

Be a Pioneer—Secure Your Funding Now

Lightforce Solar helps you apply early, design your system, and navigate the EECA funding process. Don’t miss your chance to lead the way in farm solar innovation.

Contact us now or complete our form to see if your farm qualifies and get expert support.

What’s Available:

  • Up to $200,000 per farm (excluding GST)
    • Inverters & battery systems: up to 40% of costs, capped at $450/kWh (max $100,000)
    • Solar arrays (PV + installation): up to 20% of costs, capped at $410/kWp (max $100,000)
  • Funding supports demonstration projects across Dairy, Sheep & Beef, Horticulture, Poultry, and more

Eligibility:

  • New Zealand farmers or certified commercial growers
  • Systems installed by 30 June 2026, with energy-use data shared with EECA
  • System size 30–500 kWp, grid-connected with off-grid capability
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THE BARRETT FARM
SOLAR SOLUTION

Kevin “Smiley” Barrett, proud Taranaki dairy farmer and former rugby player, played 167 matches for Taranaki. After retiring, he raised eight kids on his farm nestled between Mount Taranaki and the Tasman Sea.

Three—Beauden, Scott, and Jordie—have grown into notable rugby players. The Barrett farm, a hub for NZ rugby talent, transitioned to organic farming in the early 2000s.

In 2025, Kevin and wife Robyn enhanced their agribusiness with a Lightforce Solar system, featuring 50 Trina High Energy Panels, a 25kW Sigenergy 3 Phase Hybrid inverter, Sigenergy 3 Phase backup gateway, and 40kWh Sigenergy Battery.

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FEATURED AGRIBUSINESS PROJECT

James Hill Goat Dairy Farm Whatawhata

System specs: 138 panels (37.95kW)

Discover how Lightforce Solar has helped our clients reduce their carbon footprints and lower costs with our renewable energy case studies. We provide tailored commercial solar solutions to meet your business’s specific energy requirements, ensuring you receive dependable, clean, and cost-effective energy.

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