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
Installing a solar energy system makes your Idaho farm more resilient and sustainable, and it also has a lot of other benefits worth taking into consideration.
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. As severe weather and the remote locations of some farms can make it slow for power to be restored, this can be a game changer for rural agricultural producers.
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
Harnessing solar energy with a solar energy system allows many types of agriculture businesses to get double use out of the sun’s rays. 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 in Idaho mean lots of 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.
