AGRICULTURAL

Agricultural Solar Solutions

Your farm is a true legacy, one that you have built up and nurtured over the years with hard work and dedication. Its success is a reflection of your own success, and you should be proud of all that you have accomplished. By investing in solar energy, you are taking a proactive step towards securing the future of your farm and ensuring that it can thrive for generations to come. This decision not only helps to solidify your own legacy, but it also plays a vital role in the process of passing the farm down to the next generation. It shows a commitment to sustainability and innovation, values that will be invaluable to the future success of the farm. So, by choosing solar, you are not only making a wise financial decision, but you are also making a meaningful contribution to the legacy of your farm and the people who will inherit it.

Government Tax Incentives

Your farm is a legacy. Its success has been your success. Purchasing solar goes a long way in solidifying your legacy and the part you played in passing the farm to the next generation. When you purchase a Solar system you will reduce electrical expense, which improves your profits. With those increased profits come increased taxes. The Investment in a solar system gives you a new angle, the Investment Tax Credit. The ITC is 30% of your solar system investment. The ITC is a dollar for dollar credit. This is an opportunity to invest in controlling your future and saving money on your IRS bill. Solar: reducing overhead, improving cash flow, and lowering your tax liability.

Aggregate Net Metering

Aggregate net metering is a modification to net metering that solves the problem by allowing electric customers to offset energy use at all meters or buildings with solar at any meter or building.

First, individuals can choose the best location on their property to place a solar energy generation system, unrestricted by meter location. Second, this solar system can now offset multiple meters, not just one. One system can now offset your irrigation, residences, shop, or other parts of your operation.

Importantly, the solar generation system no longer needs to be at the meter site, which has long been a concern for growers worried about displacing valuable crops. The solar power system does need to be on the same or adjacent land as the meter(s), but that offers considerable flexibility to landowners and businesses.

Referral Program

Sunrise Solar Referral Program

If you know of someone that would like to enjoy the benefits of solar and the personalized care we deliver, send them our way.
Simply complete the needed information and when they do business we will cut you a check when their job is complete.
Earn $250 for a Residential Job completed through referral and $500 for a Commercial Job completed through referral.
Once Submitted, Sunrise Solar will be emailed the referral information.

Financing Options

Sunrise Solar is actively building and maintaining relationships with financial institutions to help them understand the value of solar ownership and to better meet your financial needs. We will also work with your current financial institution to integrate solar into your business plan.

The State of Delaware has a low-interest loan program for agriculturally based systems and we will connect all Delaware farmers to this program if the program is beneficial for you. Financing should never be a cookie cutter approach because your situation is unique and you have worked hard to get where you are at right now.

Our Process

Step 1: Site Inspection

Our team of experienced technicians and designers will visit your property to assess its suitability for a solar array. We will carefully measure the available land or roof space for the array, and our in-house roofing experts will verify that the roof is in good condition for a roof-mounted system if a roof mounted system is desired. Using the Sun-Eye device, we will accurately measure shade levels on your property. We will also review your electricity usage history to determine an average consumption and recommend the best solar system for your specific needs and goals.
Step 2: Design

Based on the information gathered during the site inspection, our experienced designers will create a custom solar system that is tailored to your property, budget, and energy needs. Agricultural solar systems typically require up to two weeks for design, but we will work closely with you to ensure that the final design meets your requirements and expectations.
Step 3: Proposal and Agreement

After completing the design, we will present it to you and explain every detail in a clear and concise manner. To move forward with the project, we will require a signed agreement and down payment. This will allow us to start the next phase of the installation process and bring your custom solar system to life.
Step 4: Interconnection to Grid

To start the interconnection process, we will contact your electricity provider and request the necessary permits from local government. This will allow us to seamlessly connect your new solar system to the grid and ensure that it is fully compliant with all local regulations.
Step 5: Installation

Our skilled installers will begin the installation process, which includes installing roof or field racking, panels, and AC and DC electrical components. We have years of experience in installing solar systems and will ensure that every aspect of the installation is done correctly and efficiently.
Step 6: Inspection

Once the installation is complete, we will contact the county building inspectors and schedule an inspection. A Sunrise Solar agent will be present during the inspection to answer any questions and ensure that everything meets the necessary standards. If you are interested, you are welcome to attend the inspection, but it is not required. Once the inspections are passed, we will install a new meter, register the system with your power company, and complete any grant paperwork that is necessary. This will ensure that your solar system is fully operational and ready to start generating clean, renewable energy for your farm
Step 7: Saving Money

This is the most rewarding part of the process: receiving your electric bill and seeing the savings that your new solar system has generated. Depending on your energy usage and the size of your system, you may even be able to eliminate your electric bill entirely and enjoy clean, renewable energy at no cost.

PG Farms Case Study

Challenge

A family farm in Salisbury, Maryland, wanted to reduce operational expenses by installing solar on their farm.

Solution

Sunrise Solar designed and installed a 235 kW ground mount photovoltaic (PV) system featuring 540 high-efficiency solar panels.

Benefits

The solar project is expected to offset all the electricity use at the farm, including the chicken house and the family’s residences.

What Makes Solar so Valuable to Farms?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of installing solar panels?
Sunrise Solar understands that purchasing a solar system or other green technology can require a significant amount of money. So we are here to help you make the right decisions financially for the right system. Not everyone can buy a system outright. We now have some loan options available for you. You should think of the products we offer as investments. Investments in your future and the future of your business. When researching an investment in renewable energy, there are several long and short-term financial factors that should be considered:
- 100% Energy Savings
- Reduce the amount of expenses of your utility bill
- The solar panels essentially pay for themselves in a short amount of time
- Significantly reduce your tax liability by receiving a 30% federal tax credit
- You can have long-term financial savings
- Increase the resale value of your home
If you're ready to save money and generate your own clean energy, call us today to schedule a free site evaluation. We can help you with financing and handle all the required rebate, permit, incentive, and inspection paperwork and processing.
What are the benefits of aggregate metering?

First, individuals can choose the best location on their property to place a solar energy generation system, unrestricted by meter location.

Second, this solar system can now offset multiple meters, not just one. One system can now offset your irrigation, residences, shop, or other parts of your operation.

Importantly, the solar generation system no longer needs to be at the meter site, which has long been a concern for growers worried about displacing valuable crops. The solar power system does need to be on the same or adjacent land as the meter(s), but that offers considerable flexibility to landowners and businesses.

In the spring of 2016 we contacted Sunrise Solar to install a 56.5 kw solar system here at the farm. We couldn't be more pleased with how the system works. The quality of equipment and the workmanship was just what we were looking for as well as being completed in a timely manner. Service after the sale was great; they really strive to satisfy the customer.

E. Taylor, Manager ANDELOT LLC
Making a business decision is a process. You want to be sure that the investment is the best use of the business’ funds. In exploring solar as an alternative energy source for our farm, we did our research. We requested information from several companies, analyzed proposals and spoke with other experts in the field. Sunrise Solar proved to be the best solution for our farm based on cost and quality of product.

Kevin and Vicki Miller