The short answer is yes! Why? With solar, you’re generating your own power, so you can save on power costs – and spend more on the other things your farm needs. Plus, if you generate more power than you need, you can sell it back to your local retailer – potentially providing another source of income too. Solar also means relying less on the national grid if failure strikes. No more feeling like you’re last in line for power to come back on. Just simple, clean energy from sunlight. And it goes without saying that solar power’s lighter touch on the environment means a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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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Solar Solutions for 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.
Solar Power for Horticulture
• Irrigation Systems
• Greenhouse Heating & Ventilation
• Lighting
• Cooling Systems for Produce
• Storage
• Machinery
• Water Heating
Solar Energy for Vineyards
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
Solar Systems for Flower Farms
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
Solar power is a smart investment for agribusinesses looking to take control of rising energy costs while building a more sustainable future. With high power demands and plenty of available roof or land space, farms and agricultural operations are perfectly positioned to harness the sun’s energy.
By switching to solar, agribusinesses can lower electricity bills, reduce reliance on the grid, and create long-term financial savings. Plus, with the ability to sell excess power back to the grid, solar can generate additional revenue.
Solar systems are low maintenance, durable, and built to withstand New Zealand’s tough farming conditions—giving you clean, reliable energy for years to come. Investing in solar isn’t just good for the bottom line; it’s a move towards a more self-sufficient, future-focused way of working.