Agri Dairy Farm Solar Solutions
On Farm Solar & Battery Energy Solutions for Dairy Farms
Ernest Energy solar plus storage systems give dairy farmers reliable power for milking, cooling, and irrigation, saving you thousands on farm each year while safeguarding animal welfare and profits during outages.
Why Ernest for your farm?
Milking, milk cooling, water heating, irrigation and effluent systems all require significant amounts of electricity every day, making them an ideal fit for solar generation and battery storage.
By producing your own electricity during the day and storing excess energy for later use, Ernest Energy helps reduce reliance on the grid while giving you greater certainty over one of your highest operating costs.
Reliable milking even in outages.
Store backup power in your battery to avoid needing to dump milk and prevent insurance premiums from increasing during power outages.
Lower milk cooling and shed power costs.
- Sell solar power back to the grid and increase profits.
Proven on New Zealand farms
Every farm is different, but the results speak for themselves.
See how Ernest Energy is helping dairy farmers reduce electricity costs on farm, improve resilience and prepare for the future of farming through real world installations across New Zealand.
Dairy Farm Solar FAQs
Can I still use power at night?
Yes. Your battery stores excess solar energy generated during the day so it can be used overnight or during peak pricing periods.
What happens during a power outage?
With the correct battery backup configuration, essential parts of your dairy operation can continue running even when the grid goes down.
Can I export excess power?
Yes. Any electricity you don’t use can be exported back to the grid, creating another return from your investment.
How long does a system last?
Solar panels are designed to operate for decades, delivering long-term savings and dependable performance with minimal maintenance.
What happens if there's a power outage during milking?
With a correctly configured battery storage system, essential equipment can continue operating during outages, helping reduce disruption and protect your operation.
Can my system grow as my farm grows?
Yes. Our systems are designed with scalability in mind, making it easy to expand your solar capacity or add battery storage as your energy needs increase.