For farming

Farmers can use the electricity produced by the solar panels to power their operations and facilities, i.e. water pumping, building lighting, irrigation systems or cooling and other. In addition, independence from the main grid reduces the risks related to possible energy supply interruptions and bearing higher costs due to higher energy prices.

The use of energy storage in agriculture can support the move towards greater energy independence for farms, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the efficiency of agricultural production. However, it is important to remember about the proper design and adaptation of energy storage systems to specific needs and local conditions.

Heat pumps can be a valuable tool in farming, providing efficient heating and cooling of buildings. In some cases, heat pumps can be used to air-condition facilities such as greenhouses or artificial animal facilities. This provides optimum environmental conditions for crops or animals, which can contribute to increased production efficiency.

Thanks to farming, wind power plants are becoming an ever more frequent sight in the rural landscape. The use of farm land to erect wind turbines can benefit both farmers and the production of the renewable energy. Farmers can also earn additional income by leasing part of their land to build wind turbines.

Hybrid installations in agriculture bring together different technologies such as wind turbines, solar panels, hydroelectric or biogas plants to provide a stable and sustainable source of energy for farms. However, before farmers decide to make such an investment, it is important to carry out a detailed cost-effectiveness analysis. The analysis needs to take into account local climate, topographical and economic conditions.