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Why Solar for Farms & Industry
Solar is a great choice for farms and businesses in California and Hawaii. It cuts high energy costs, gives you more power control, and provides savings through incentives.
Energy Costs Are Rising — and Not Slowing Down
In both California and Hawaii, electricity rates are among the highest in the U.S., making energy bills a significant concern for farms and industries.
California: Industrial rates often exceed $0.20/kWh, with annual increases from utility providers like PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E.
Hawaii: Rates can surpass $0.30/kWh, and are even more volatile due to imported fuel costs.
For farms, factories, and processing plants, energy bills aren’t just an expense — they can be a major profit-killer.
Solar Turns Your Roof or Land into a Power Plant
With solar, you’re not just a consumer — you’re a producer of energy.
Free “Fuel”: Sunlight is abundant and free year-round in California and Hawaii.
Long-Term Savings: Solar panels can generate power for 25+ years with minimal maintenance.
Stable Energy Costs: Solar locks in your energy price, shielding you from rising utility rates.
Why It’s Especially Smart for Agriculture & Industry
Large Roofs & Open Land: Perfect for high-capacity solar arrays, making it ideal for farms and factories.
High Daytime Usage: Solar production peaks during the same hours when farms and factories often need the most power.
Extra Income Potential: In agriculture, installing solar panels over grazing areas can provide shade for livestock, improve grass growth, and reduce water loss.
Federal and State Incentives Make It Even Better
30% Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) — available through December 31, 2025, under current law.
Additional state programs in California and Hawaii can help cover installation costs or offer favorable loan terms.
In California, a new Equity Incentive launched in June 2025 offers substantial rebates for solar and battery systems—especially for farms and rural sites.Bonus incentives for battery storage in California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP).
Solar + Storage Solves Peak Pricing Problems
Even with solar, farms and factories can still face high demand charges if they use large machinery all at once.
Storage allows you to store excess solar energy for nighttime or peak use.
Avoid Demand Charges: Solar + storage helps you avoid high "demand charge" spikes from utility companies.
Resilient Operations: Solar + storage ensures you can keep operations running even during grid outages.
Reliability & Energy Independence
In Hawaii, solar + storage reduces dependence on imported fuel and the unpredictability of grid supply.
In rural California, it offers protection against planned power shutoffs (PSPS) during wildfire season.
It’s a Long-Term Asset, Not Just an Expense
Think of solar as infrastructure:
Increases property value
Reduces operational risks
Improves environmental credentials, crucial for export farms and eco-conscious brands.
Don’t Miss Out on Current Incentives
The time to go solar is now.
With federal tax credits set to expire and policy landscapes changing, today’s incentives won’t last forever. For agricultural and industrial businesses in California and Hawaii, solar is more than "going green"—it’s a direct way to cut costs, protect against energy price volatility, and improve your operational resilience.
The question isn't "Why solar?"—it's "Why not now?"
Energy Costs Are Rising — and Not Slowing Down
In both California and Hawaii, electricity rates are among the highest in the U.S., making energy bills a significant concern for farms and industries.
California: Industrial rates often exceed $0.20/kWh, with annual increases from utility providers like PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E.
Hawaii: Rates can surpass $0.30/kWh, and are even more volatile due to imported fuel costs.
For farms, factories, and processing plants, energy bills aren’t just an expense — they can be a major profit-killer.
Solar Turns Your Roof or Land into a Power Plant
With solar, you’re not just a consumer — you’re a producer of energy.
Free “Fuel”: Sunlight is abundant and free year-round in California and Hawaii.
Long-Term Savings: Solar panels can generate power for 25+ years with minimal maintenance.
Stable Energy Costs: Solar locks in your energy price, shielding you from rising utility rates.
Why It’s Especially Smart for Agriculture & Industry
Large Roofs & Open Land: Perfect for high-capacity solar arrays, making it ideal for farms and factories.
High Daytime Usage: Solar production peaks during the same hours when farms and factories often need the most power.
Extra Income Potential: In agriculture, installing solar panels over grazing areas can provide shade for livestock, improve grass growth, and reduce water loss.
Federal and State Incentives Make It Even Better
30% Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) — available through December 31, 2025, under current law.
Additional state programs in California and Hawaii can help cover installation costs or offer favorable loan terms.
In California, a new Equity Incentive launched in June 2025 offers substantial rebates for solar and battery systems—especially for farms and rural sites.Bonus incentives for battery storage in California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP).
Solar + Storage Solves Peak Pricing Problems
Even with solar, farms and factories can still face high demand charges if they use large machinery all at once.
Storage allows you to store excess solar energy for nighttime or peak use.
Avoid Demand Charges: Solar + storage helps you avoid high "demand charge" spikes from utility companies.
Resilient Operations: Solar + storage ensures you can keep operations running even during grid outages.
Reliability & Energy Independence
In Hawaii, solar + storage reduces dependence on imported fuel and the unpredictability of grid supply.
In rural California, it offers protection against planned power shutoffs (PSPS) during wildfire season.
It’s a Long-Term Asset, Not Just an Expense
Think of solar as infrastructure:
Increases property value
Reduces operational risks
Improves environmental credentials, crucial for export farms and eco-conscious brands.
Don’t Miss Out on Current Incentives
The time to go solar is now.
With federal tax credits set to expire and policy landscapes changing, today’s incentives won’t last forever. For agricultural and industrial businesses in California and Hawaii, solar is more than "going green"—it’s a direct way to cut costs, protect against energy price volatility, and improve your operational resilience.
The question isn't "Why solar?"—it's "Why not now?"