Learn from New Zealand farms with solar

We’re building a collection of stories and learnings from New Zealand farmers whose businesses are operating with support from solar and battery systems. Explore the case studies to find out what solar looks like on farms like yours.  

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    Newco Farms

    A new solar and battery system has opened the door to lower power bills for this Patoka farm and welcomed a renewed sense of enthusiasm for running their business.

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    Hirst Partnership

    These Hawke’s Bay growers are helping manage their energy costs with a solar and battery system, building on three decades of adapting to a changing opportunity in horticulture.

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    Fairbank Farms

    When the power goes out on this Southland farm, the milking doesn’t stop.

    Watch their video and read on to find out more about the resilience benefits of solar and battery.

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    Kaiwaiwai Dairies

    This Wairarapa farm installed a 54 kW ground-mounted solar PV system in 2021.

    Farm director Aidan Bichan sees solar as a no-brainer, especially for dairy farms with large power demands.

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    Forest Lodge Orchard

    Central Otago cherry orchard Forest Lodge is the world’s first fully electrified, fossil-fuel-free commercial orchard.

    Read about how their 6-hectare operation is powered by solar and battery.

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Solar demonstration farms

We’re working directly with a group of farmers and growers who are installing solar and battery systems on their farms. 

As these systems become operational, we’ll be sharing insights from their experience to show how solar works in practice across a range of farm types, from piggeries to tomatoes.