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Farmers across America are discovering that they can control the impact of soaring fuel costs with cost-effective solar thermal and electrical systems.

They are slashing up to 70% of their energy cost by using solar alternatives for:

• Water and air heating for dairies
• Heating and temperature control for greenhouses
• Heating & LED lighting for meat-bird houses
• Crop drying
• Water and combustion air heating for food processing
• Remote area water pumping
• Lighting
• Electric fences

The bottom line: these farmers know that the time to move to alternative energy is now.  For systems installed before 2009, a federal solar tax credit returns 30% of the first cost of a solar system to you in the first year.  In addition, 85% of the balance of the cost is depreciable in five years.  State incentives may also apply, including grants, low interest loans, and “renewable energy credits.”

Alternative energy solutions for farms