Solar power has proven to have a variety of applications in the agriculture industry. Specifically, it is a cost effective way to run many agriculture operations such as running pumps for live stock or solar powered electric fencing.

 The U.S. Department of Energy has outlined several ways to effectively integrate solar energy into sustainable agriculture practices. These applications include crop drying, space and water heating, and water pumping.

The greenhouse industry is becoming a leader in adapting solar power to a variety of pertinent applications. All greenhouses are designed with the most effective use of the sun in mind, however, it may be cost effective to integrate more current and high level solar technology into larger greenhouses.  To learn more