Why Should Agricultural Businesses Go Solar?Serving Fredericksburg, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas / Fort Worth TX
Agricultural companies face a host of challenges that can affect their productivity, profitability, and sustainability – from extreme weather and water concerns to rising operational costs and labor shortages.
Solar helps address many of the issues today’s farming operations face.
Here’s what solar + energy storage can do for your agricultural business:
Reduce Costs
Solar energy provides a cost-effective and renewable source of electricity, lowering energy bills today and in the future. Solar panels can power irrigation systems, greenhouses, cooling systems, and other agricultural equipment, resulting in significant long-term savings.
Power Irrigation and Manage Water
Power irrigation and manage water: Solar-powered irrigation systems help efficiently manage water resources, especially in Texas, where water scarcity is becoming a major issue. Solar-powered irrigation pumps can reduce the need for diesel pumps and ensure reliable water access.
Provide Power Resilience
Extreme weather has always been a concern for agricultural operators. But today’s weather patterns are putting increased risk on the power you need to run your business. With a solar + energy storage system on your land or property, you can avoid the power outages that have become so common across Texas.
Enhance Sustainability
Many farms today are organic concerns, and sustainability is important to them. With a solar energy system, you reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with fossil fuel operations and achieve your sustainability goals faster. With solar, you enhance not only your farm’s environmental profile but also attract eco-conscious buyers who put a premium on sustainability.
How Much Could Your Agriculture Business Save with Solar?
With an onsite solar system, you can start saving on your electricity bill from day one. We will design your system to produce up to 100% of your energy use, virtually eliminating your bill. (Connection charges to your local utility will still apply.) You can also avoid the impact of inflation on rising utility costs for as long as you run your business on solar. Most solar systems perform for at least 25 years, meaning you could benefit from a generation of substantial savings.
How does REAP fit in?
The USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) makes it more affordable than ever to go solar. REAP provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy-efficiency upgrades. Grants to wineries and breweries can cover up to 50% of the system cost.
