Income Diversification
Understand how solar PV can provide a new, weather-independent income stream from underutilised land on your farming operation.
Solar for farming operations
Agriculture Solutions
MrSola and Overberg Agri have joined forces through MrSola Agri to offer grid-independent solutions to the agri community. Physical losses or loss of production due to load shedding can be avoided by self-generation of electricity.
The opportunity
Add value and diversify income.
Add value and diversify income from your farming operation
Income from solar PV is not subjected to drought or the forces of nature that affect conventional farming income. A 1 MW PV plant requires approximately 3 hectares and can be developed for a capital outlay that delivers a +20% return on investment.
The major components of a solar PV system are photovoltaic panels, an inverter and batteries where storage capacity is required. The highest quality standards are applied in the selection of these products, together with all mounting system components and switchgear.
It is important to ensure that a PV system fully integrates with the existing electrical circuit and supply grid. Consumption audits, data-logging and simulation software are applied to ensure the best solution. Our systems can also be integrated with existing diesel, petrol or gas generators.
Explore further
Agriculture solar resources.
PV Electricity Cost — Agriculture
See how installing a PV system can reduce your long-term electricity cost by up to 60%, with estimated savings over a 25-year period.
Talk to a MrSola Agri adviser.
We will assess your operation, your energy profile and your land — and come back with a realistic proposal.