Want to go Solar?
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Introduction
Most of the info on this page focuses on solar panel installations, but farmers can save money and even improve their income with solar dehydrators which can prevent food spoilage.
Africa
Central African Republic
Chad
Côte d’Ivoire
Democratic Republic of Congo
Ethiopia
Somalia
Tanzania
Financing Resources
Companies
Asia
Pakistan
CellSol Energy "is committed to providing Superior Solar Solutions along with multiple value-added features for Residential, Agricultural, Industrial, and Commercial projects."
DSG Energy "provides Renewable Energy Solutions with a focus on Solar Energy while providing state of the art technologies through its network of Global technology partners. DSG Energy's turnkey Solar solutions for Industrial, Commercial, Domestic and Agricultural segments are designed by our foreign qualified Engineers to deliver best results using the latest equipment and techniques."
Europe
Agricultural photovoltaics (“Agri-PV”) "offers an opportunity to enable the achievement of both the sustainable agriculture and clean energy transitions. Agri-PV refers to the combination of agricultural infrastructure with photovoltaic installations.
This way, solar contributes to make agriculture more sustainable, competitive, and resilient to climate change. Furthermore, it is fully beneficial to farmers, with whom the solar sector is working to improve agricultural yields while simultaneously generating clean electricity."
North America
Canada
Solar Energy - An Investment that Pays "Net Metering offers Canadians a unique opportunity: using solar electricity to lower operating costs. Farmers use their solar electricity first to reduce their power bills. But if they don't need it, the electricity flows back to the streets. Net Metering agreements with utilities allows farm owners to get a credit for this exported electricity, and the credits applied to later purchases. Some farms build a healthy credit during the summer to offset their purchases during the winter. Since farms have the advantage of large roofs or areas for ground mounts, these systems are the most economical to install."
USA
About Going Solar
Financial Help
Sunwealth® "is a clean energy investment firm on a mission.
We invest in a better energy future by financing and managing solar projects that benefit diverse communities through clean power, carbon reduction, cost savings and job creation. We partner with skilled local solar installers, community organizations and local businesses, and investors to change who benefits from renewable energy by changing the way we invest in it."
Resources by State
This is not a full list, but represents some of the options available in the sunnier states. Please feel free to suggest any programs or grants we have missed!
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Carolina
Hawaii
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Nevada
New Mexico
North Carolina
Puerto Rico
Texas
Farmers Electric Cooperative offers services including their Renewable Energy Program for farmers.