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The Future of Farming is

energy‑independent, resilient, and powered by renewables.

Lock in long-term cost certainty and protect your operations from grid instability with solar and battery solutions tailored for New Zealand Agricultural businesses.

Request a Farm Solar Assessment

The Future of Farming is

energy‑independent, resilient, and powered by renewables.

Lock in long-term cost certainty and protect your operations from grid instability with solar and battery solutions tailored for New Zealand Agricultural businesses.

Request a Farm Solar Assessment

The Barrett Case Study:
Real Farm, Real-World Conditions

The Barrett Case Study:

Real Farm, Real-World Conditions

Proven on the Field, Proven on the Farm.

Kevin Barrett knows that efficiency is the key to a successful season. By partnering with Lightforce Solar, the Barrett family farm in Taranaki is now nearly off-grid, powering the cowshed, electric fences, and the family home with clean, reliable energy.

“We don’t have to worry about the milking routine being interrupted anymore. Even if there’s a power cut, the milk stays cold and the cowshed keeps running. It’s a game-changer for us.“ – Kevin Barrett.

Kevin Barrett knows that efficiency is the key to a successful season. By partnering with Lightforce Solar, the Barrett family farm in Taranaki is now nearly off-grid, powering the cowshed, electric fences, and the family home with clean, reliable energy.

“We don’t have to worry about the milking routine being interrupted anymore. Even if there’s a power cut, the milk stays cold and the cowshed keeps running. It’s a game-changer for us.“ – Kevin Barrett.

WHY SOLAR FOR FARMING & AGRIBUSINESS?

Financial & Operational Benefits

  • 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.

     

  • Operational Resilience: Ensure critical operations, from milking sheds and vats to irrigation pumps, stay powered during grid outages.

Financial Support & Sustainability

  • Immediate Tax Benefits: under the New Zealand Government’s “Investment Boost” initiative businesses can claim a 20% immediate deduction on the cost of new solar assets in the first year, on top of standard annual depreciation.

     

  • ASB & Westpac Sustainability Loans: Many farmers are now accessing low-interest or interest-free loans (up to $50,000–$150,000 depending on the bank) specifically for solar and battery resilience systems.

     

  • ANZ & BNZ Business Growth: Discounted floating and fixed rates are available for “green assets” that improve a farm’s long-term commercial viability.

     

  • Sustainability Credentials: Meet the increasing environmental standards required by suppliers and export markets by reducing your farm’s carbon footprint.

     

  • EECA “Solar on Farms” Co-funding: Government-backed co-funding of up to $200,000 to accelerate your transition to renewable energy.
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SOLAR FOR ANY FARMING OPERATION

DAIRY

Solar Solutions for Dairy Farms

Solar for Dairy

  • Keeps your milking shed, milk vats, and pumps powered with on-site power generation.
  • Protect yourself against rising power prices.
  • Ground or Rooftop Mounted.
  • Battery Storage for protection from power outages.
  • Reduce your reliance of external power.
  • Reduce operating costs & improve profit margins.

SHEEP

Solar Solutions for Sheep Farms

Solar for Sheep Farms

  • Keeps your water pumps, sheering shed, and other essentials powered with on-site power generation.
  • Sell back to the grid during periods low power use.
  • Ground or Rooftop Mounted.
  • Battery Storage for protection from power outages.
  • Reduce your reliance of external power.
  • Hedge against rising power prices.
  • Reduce operating costs & improve profit margins.

BEEF

Solar Solutions for Beef Farms

Solar for Beef Farms

  • Keeps your water pumps, fencing, and other essentials powered with cost-effective, on-site power generation.
  • Ground or Rooftop Mounted
  • Battery Storage for protection from power outages.
  • Reduce your reliance of external power.
  • Hedge against rising power prices.
  • Reduce operating costs & improve profit margins.

OTHER LIVESTOCK

Solar Solutions for All Livestock Farms

Solar for Other Livestock

  • Keeps your all your essentials powered for any farming operation.
  • Reduce your reliance of external power, using low cost, on-site power generation.
  • Ground or Rooftop Mounted
  • Battery Storage for protection from power outages.
  • Hedge against rising power prices.
  • Reduce operating costs & improve profit margins.
How it Works:

  • Specialized Assessment:

    Our Farm & Agriculture Solar team will visit your property to discus your specific energy demands, usage patterns, and operational requirements.

  • Custom System Design:

    We design a scalable system (Solar + Battery) that integrates with your existing infrastructure, ensuring it can handle the heavy loads of farm machinery.

  • Expert Installation:

    As a trusted, NZ-owned provider, our experienced teams handle the install with minimal disruption to your daily operations.

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