Australian dairy farming industry set for energy efficiency overhaul, with grants of up to $20,000 opened up to businesses in the sector by the federal Coalition government.
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Victoria apple farmer taps vanadium flow battery to better harvest the sun
Victorian apple growers to add 20kW/80kWh vanadium redox flow battery system and extra 100kW of PV to existing 60kW solar array, to maximise solar self-consumption.
Farmers to flock to solar and battery storage, as power costs bite
Survey reveals more than three-quarters of Australia’s farmers plan to invest in solar and battery storage – and 20% are considering wind turbines, Angus Taylor – as the cost of power becomes a major agribusiness concern.
Queensland cattle farm goes solar, cuts grid power consumption in half
Major beef producer and exporter Teys Australia to save $77k a year, cut grid demand in half, with 300kW solar system and energy efficiency upgrades.
Australian fruit & veg grower to spend "millions" on solar, storage
Australia’s biggest horticulture company, Costa Group, has revealed plans to roll out its own solar power and battery storage capacity, starting at its flagship SA mushroom facility.
Harvesting the sun: Farmers shift to solar to take the power back
Australia’s agribusiness sector is leading the commercial solar boom in Australia, as farmers seek to cut grid power costs and boost productivity through more efficient operating practices.
NAB, CEFC extend green loan scheme as farmers flock to solar, efficiency
CEFC commits a further $180m to extend NAB Energy Efficient Bonus program, after huge success with Australian farmers.