Power for irrigation, water pumping, and other operations present farmers with costly electricity bills. In response, farmers are expanding their approach, directing their notion of "harvesting" skyward. TurtleEnergy helps land owners further their goals to partner with the elements. Farmers seeking to expand their electrical infrastructure to accommodate growth should know that capital costs to do so are comparable to the cost of a renewable energy system such as solar photovoltaic, geothermal, wind power or solar thermal.
Remarkably, land owners that work with TE quickly discover there are more ways to save money than just a substantial reduction in their electricity bill by using a self-refueling energy source. Farmers that empower themselves this way also discover savings from the costs associated with getting power to a remote location to begin with (via a utility).
TurtleEnergy has been harnessing the power of the elements for farmers and land owners since 2003. Contact us today with your requirements so that we may send a team to assess your challenges and change your farming experience from a battle against the elements to a partnership of empowerment.
Q:
- Do I need a building or structure to act as a platform to mount a PV system?
- What applications can I generate electricity for with a renewable energy system?
- Do I need to worry about high wind effecting a permanent PV installation?
- What are some other factors that make an agricultural photovoltaic system a shrewd choice?
A:
1. Barns and sheds are ideal for supporting PV systems; however a building is not necessary to erect PV arrays to generate electricity. Customers have the option of either static mounted or tracking arrays for optimal sunlight capture. Ground mounted tracking systems are more efficient than fixed tilt roof mounted systems.
2. Any job that requires power, including: irrigation, water pumping, fans, electric fencing, as well as general purpose off-grid power.
3. TE provides an independent engineering consultant to certify lifetime structural integrity of an installation.
4. Minimal shading from adjoining buildings makes for ideal conditions, thereby allowing for maximum capture and energy output. Also, some utilities which serve agricultural sections of the grid can offer better cost incentives due to the overhead required to supply electricity to remote areas.
