Idaho agricultural producers, did you know that there are many ways you can benefit from solar energy?
Agricultural businesses in Idaho can benefit from solar include:
- Ranches
- Farms
- Dairies
- Hatcheries
- Greenhouses
Agricultural solar makes your Idaho farm more resilient and sustainable. It also comes with other benefits worth considering.
Reduced Grid Reliance
Your agricultural business is less dependent on your local power grid with a solar energy backup system. You can keep important equipment, as well as lighting, pumps and heating, functional in the event of a power outage. Severe weather and remote locations can slow power restoration. For rural producers, a solar backup system can be a game changer.
Lower Energy Bills
Not only is solar energy clean and renewable, but it can help reduce your overhead costs. Generating your own electricity reduces and depending on the system you choose, may remove the need to draw electricity from your local energy grid.
Panel Location Advantage
The open space of Idaho farmland, as well as large farm buildings, make both location options well-suited for the installation of solar panels. Magic Solar will design a system for you that makes the best use of your space and needs.
Solar Is Low Maintenance
Because solar panels have no moving parts, maintenance is generally limited to ensuring the panels stay clear of dust and debris. Solar energy systems rarely break down, and with just a bit of attention and care, can last 25-30 years before needing to be replaced.
Benefit Twice From Sunlight
Agricultural solar lets you get double use out of the sun. Panels can share space with crops, grazing animals and pollinators. Idaho’s sunny days mean you can gather energy year-round. Putting a solar panel system to harvest energy on a farm along with crops, grazing animals and pollinators gives that farmer twice the solar benefits. The wealth of sunny days here means energy can be gathered year round.
Agrivoltaics
Have you heard of Agrivoltaics yet? Agrivoltaics is defined as agriculture, such as crop production, livestock grazing, and pollinator habitat, located underneath solar panels and/or between rows of solar panels. If you’re curious about learning more about this growing agricultural method, Energy.gov has a lot of information explaining what it is and why it may be worthwhile here.
Want to talk to Magic Solar about what an agricultural solar solution could look like for you? Call us at (208) 944-4931 or fill out our contact form and we’ll reach out to you.
