Solar Installers for
Agriculture

Among the largest monthly expenses for farmers is energy consumption. The cost to run machinery, heat buildings and barns, provide water for livestock, and produce light is greatly affected by the ever-changing energy rates. As a result, farmers across the country are seeking alternative energy sources to offset their operating costs and increase agricultural efficiency. Solar arrays are becoming increasingly more popular as a means of long-term, low-cost energy, and numerous farmers have partnered with our solar installers for agriculture to improve their bottom line. Get your free quote from StraightUp Solar today.

Uses of Solar Energy in
Agriculture

A variety of structures commonly found on farms, such as barns, outbuildings, silos, and large portions of unused land can be excellent choices for installing a solar array. Regardless of where the panels are located, the most common uses of solar energy in agriculture include water pumping, exterior lighting, and electric fencing. Depending on the type of farm, other solar applications can also involve:

Providing a water supply for livestock
Aerating ponds
Producing light for buildings and barns
Contributing to domestic water consumption
Heating greenhouses
Powering water heaters for dairy operations and cleaning
Drying grain bins

Additionally, unproductive land can be turned into an energy generator with the help of ground-mounted solar arrays. Or, if most of your farmland is used for harvesting, cover crops can grow underneath the array, allowing you to capitalize on your available space. The options are near endless when you choose our values-driven solar installers for agriculture!

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR PAST
Agricultural Work

Biddle Farms

Creasey Farms

Herndon Farms

Biddle Farms

Creasey Farms

Herndon Farms

BENEFITS OF
Solar Panels for Farm Use

Environmental

Just as farmers utilize the power of the sun for growing crops, solar pulls from natural sunlight to produce energy. Therefore, the concepts of sustainability and environmental stewardship are easy to grasp. By taking active steps to further care for the planet by supporting solar, you’re setting an example for both other farmers and future generations.

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Unlike traditional methods of producing energy, solar arrays pose no harm to the environment and do not generate carbon emissions. Additionally, the electricity produced from solar goes directly toward offsetting your farm’s energy usage.

Stabilize Your Energy Costs

It’s likely that several months out of the year, electricity is your farm’s highest expense. The energy rates are ever-changing and continuously rising. Solar arrays, however, significantly lower your utility bill and provide a way for you to avoid the fluctuating energy rates.

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The unused energy can be returned to the power grid, providing you with a credit on your utility bill through a program called net metering.

By taking advantage of the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), your farm can recoup 30% of your solar system’s cost (if it is ‘placed in service’ between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2032) through a credit on the following year’s taxes. Farmers can also leverage federal and state depreciation, as well as USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants to lower the cost of their solar.

An Investment Into the Next Generation of Farmers

Legacy is important. Not only is controlling energy costs critical to your farm operations now, but it secures operation into the next generation.

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We protect your solar investment with a 25-year panel warranty and 10-year production guarantee. Solar energy harnesses the power of the sun to provide decades of renewable energy for your farming operations. With sustainability at the heart of most farmers, choosing solar helps contribute to a cleaner, greener future.

Low Maintenance & Low Risk

New farm equipment, such as tractors and combines, require human labor to operate and maintain. Solar arrays, on the other hand, function with no human intervention and little to no maintenance required.

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Our solar installers for agriculture will handle all aspects of your installation and will provide expert support if an issue were to occur. Additionally, protect your family home from the extreme weather conditions with battery storage.

AGRICULTURAL SOLAR POWER
INCENTIVES

How much money will solar power add to our farm’s bottom line?

The cost of solar energy has dropped over 80% during the last decade. State and federal incentives can put some of the purchase price right back in your pocket. This means regular working families now go solar every day. Moreover, StraightUp Solar offers financing options that make it even easier.

How it Works

Use our interactive graphic to learn more about how solar can work for your farm.

Why Choose the Solar Installers for Agriculture at
StraightUp Solar?

When you choose our solar installers for agriculture, you’ll receive a personalized quote that’s reflective of your needs, wants, goals, and constraints. At StraightUp Solar, our in-house commercial solar installers possess unparalleled pride in workmanship. As a fully insured and licensed solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm with multiple dedicated electricians and North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)-certified technicians, we are committed to customer success. As a Certified Benefit Corporation (B Corp), we prioritize people and planet in our daily work.

In addition to the manufacturer’s warranty, we offer operations and maintenance plans to ensure optimal performance. We have 15 years of industry experience, and we promise to be around to service your array. We are constantly re-evaluating our design and build practices, as well as our equipment and internal operations. It’s our goal to educate each customer on solar, so they may have all the necessary information to make a sound decision. Plus, clients can utilize a real-time production display to track results. We make solar easy!

STRAIGHTUP SOLAR IS A
Certified B Corp

StraightUp Solar first became Certified as a Benefit Corporation (B Corp) in 2015. Unique in the business world, B Corps commit to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Get Started With Our Solar Installers for Agriculture Today!

Our team at StraightUp Solar is composed of individuals from rural Missouri and Illinois who understand the challenges of farming. Many of our professionals live on and manage their own farms, and have seen the benefits solar can provide firsthand. Regardless of the type of farm you run, there’s a solar solution for you that will offset costs, contribute to the growth of clean energy, and improve efficiency. Contact our agriculture solar installers today for a personalized quote!

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"I would recommend StraightUp Solar to my friends and to people that I don't know because I just had a really good experience with the team at StraightUp Solar."

Kristopher Klokkenga

Illinois Farmer & Solar Owner

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Solar Installers for
Agriculture

Uses of Solar Energy in
Agriculture

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR PAST
Agricultural Work

Biddle Farms Boosts Sustainability with Two Solar Arrays

Creasey Farms

Herndon Farms