Solar Power Systems for Large Agriculture Operations
Your large commercial farm could significantly benefit from solar power. With a solar power system expertly installed by Tick Tock Energy, you can generate your own energy and cut electricity bills. See if solar is right for you by contacting us today!
Discover the Benefits of Solar Power for Your Large Farm
Electrical Bill Savings
Large farms, such as dairy, hog, or poultry operations, consume significant amounts of energy to power equipment, lighting, and climate control systems. By adopting solar power, you can drastically cut your electricity expenses, leading to substantial savings over time. Solar energy helps stabilize energy costs, allowing large farms to reinvest those savings into expanding operations or upgrading facilities.
Lucrative Federal & State Incentives
Large commercial farms can benefit from the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), accelerated or bonus depreciation, the USDA’s REAP grant, state incentives such as the Illinois Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC), and potential utility specific solar rebates.
Hedge Against Rising Electric Rates
Since 1971 electricity rates in most areas of the country have increased 400 to 500% or much higher. What do you think the next 30 years might hold which is easily the lifespan of a properly installed and maintained solar system by Tick Tock Energy.
Boost Profit and the Value of Your Farm
Installing solar power can decrease electricity costs directly boost the bottom line. Potential buyers or investors view the added equity provided by solar as a forward-thinking, sustainable investment, making the farm more attractive to the next generation or future transactions.
Available Incentives for Commercial Farm Solar
Federal, state and utility solar incentives and grants can help recoup a major portion of your solar investment. In some locations such as Illinois, it’s possible to recoup more than the initial investment if the USDA REAP grant is obtained plus tax credits and state/utility solar incentives. Tick Tock Energy will evaluate available incentives that apply to your project. We offer full-service USDA grant-writing services and have strong track record of landing our clients grant awards. We also introduce you to financing partners that help make purchasing solar easy.
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The solar ITC is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in tax liability and reduce the tax you pay to the federal government. Until 2033, you can claim 30% of your solar system costs as a tax credit, with no cap to the value you can claim. Additional 10% bonus adders can boost this to 40% and possibly 50% if located in an energy community and use a certain level of domestic content.
USDA REAP Grant
The USDA REAP Grant program is available to agricultural producers with at least 50% of their gross income coming from agricultural operations. This grant provides up to 25% in grant funding and can provide loan guarantees to finance your energy projects. Tick Tock Energy offers grant-writing services to help you land solar grant-funding and has high success rate in grant awards.
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
SRECs provide an outstanding solar incentive for Illinois farmers to recoup a solar system’s investment. In Illinois, SRECs can potentially cover 20% to 40% of your total solar investment. SRECs accrue as solar electricity and sold to the State under a long-term contract typically paid out quarterly over seven years or at other intervals defined by each state.
Solar Utility Rebates
Available Solar Power Options for Large Farms
There are many creative ways to make your farm solar installation a reality. Explore our popular installation options and see how you can make your sustainability and utility goals a reality.
Roof-Mounted Solar Panels
From angled to flat, farm buildings such as metal pole bars and machine sheds feature expansive roof space that can host your solar panel system. With many mounting and placement options available, Tick Tock can help you determine if roof-mounted panels are right for you.
Ground-Mounted Solar Panels
Farm properties often have expansive available ground space, making a large ground mount system the perfect option for you. With easier access, long-term maintenance is simpler and better utilize power-boosting effect of bifacial solar panels which can absorb reflected solar radiation on the back of the panel.
2-Axis Solar Trackers
Tick Tock can also install dual-axis solar trackers which are pole mounted and provide greater electricity yield compared to fixed mount, higher SREC incentive, and simplifies ground maintenance. Some farms have used the area under the array grazing by sheep, horses, and free-range chickens.
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Tick Tock Energy is ready to help you reduce your farm’s electricity costs, capture lucrative solar incentives, boost farm profit and asset-value of your farm. To discuss your power needs with an expert, request a free quote today.
Tick Tock has helped many types of farm operations across Illinois greatly reduce electricity costs, hedge against electricity rate inflation, and enhance the value of their agricultural property. with solar power systems. Explore our recent installations below.
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