Solar for Agribusiness
A POWERFUL INVESTMENT FOR YOUR FARM.
Why Agricultural Solar?
For farmers, energy costs are a significant overhead, far more than just an incidental in the farms' budget - but with solar, you can take control. Whether you're looking to lower operating expenses, improve sustainability, future-proof your business, or all of the above, agricultural solar is a smart investment.
Seasonality also works in your favor. In New Zealand, the peak dairy season runs through the Summer months, and electricity usage on farms is at its highest. This aligns perfectly with peak solar production, allowing farmers to offset significant energy costs when they need it most. By maximising self-consumption, you can lower electricity expenses, improve efficiency, and gain greater energy independence.
Electricity prices are only heading in one direction. With rising grid costs, market volatility, and increasing demand for energy, businesses and farms are facing higher operational expenses year after year. Solar offers the perfect solution to take control of these rising costs. By generating your own power, you can lock in long-term energy savings, reduce dependence on the grid, and protect your business from future price hikes. Investing in solar isn’t just about saving money today, it’s about securing predictable, lower energy costs for decades to come.
✦ Capex
Un upfront investment in a solar asset for your farm will provide the best results long term. However, you may have better places to allocate that capital, which is where other finance options can be of great value to you.
✦ Lending Options
- Bank (commercial green loan): typically over a 10 year term (or 5+5) at a lower rate than commercial variable lending. Can be cashflow positive from day 1, where your finance payments are fully offset by your energy savings
- Smart Ease: Platinum Energy is a Smart Ease partner, and can tailor a payment plan to fit your needs with $0 upfront. Click the link to learn more.
✦ Solar Energy as a Service (SEAS)
Platinum Energy’s Solar Energy as a Service (SEaaS) model gives your business all the benefits of solar without the upfront capital expense. Cashflow positive from day one, SEaaS is the perfect solution for businesses looking to take control of their energy costs without a major financial commitment.
We design, install, and operate your solar system while you simply pay a predictable monthly service fee for its use. Want to own your system? No problem—we’ll assess its value and provide a straightforward buyout option at any time.
Loving your system and our service? Stay with us! We’ll continue to upgrade and optimise your solar setup, ensuring it remains at peak performance for years to come. Whether you choose to purchase later or keep the flexibility, SEaaS ensures you get the most from your solar investment.
System Sizing
Choosing the right solar system size is crucial for optimising your energy savings and financial returns. This is not dictated by the available ground or roof space at your site, but more importantly based on your energy consumption. At Platinum Energy, we focus on your business's energy consumption, to ensure your solar investment delivers maximum value.
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