Reliable Solar Solutions for Agricultural Businesses

Agricultural businesses face growing challenges, including rising electricity costs and increased pressure to adopt sustainable practices. Solar electricity provides a practical solution that benefits your operations in several key ways:

• Provides a dependable electricity source for irrigation, storage, and climate-controlled facilities.
• Protects your business from unpredictable electricity price fluctuations.
• Supports sustainability goals by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering your carbon footprint.

Alectric Renewables delivers what many of our competitors cannot – few can match our commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

• Warranty: Benefit from a 5-year workmanship warranty—four years longer than what most competitors provide.
• Sustainability: Supporting eco-friendly operations
• Stability: Ensure financial predictability with long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
• Monitoring: Enjoy free, ongoing system monitoring to ensure your solar installation operates at peak efficiency year-round.

Alectric Renewables provides the reliability, sustainability, and expertise that agricultural solar installations need for large-scale success.

Every kWh your solar modules produce is one less kWh you’re relying on the grid to provide, at increasing costs.

The agricultural industry gains significant benefits from renewable energy solutions and advanced cleantech innovations, which reduce electricity consumption and promote sustainable farming practices.

We understand that every agricultural operation is unique. Our customized solar systems are designed to meet the electricity demands of large-scale agricultural facilities, including:

• Crop production facilities: Powering irrigation systems, grain dryers, and storage silos.
• Livestock operations: Supporting barns, feeding systems, and climate-controlled environments for healthier livestock.
• Climate Controlled Greenhouses: Maintaining optimal growing conditions with sustainable and reliable electricity.
• Refrigerated Storage: Refrigeration drives energy costs. Solar can help reduce them.
• Processing plants: Meeting high electricity demands for agricultural production and packaging facilities.

Every system is designed and installed with your business’s long-term success in mind, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability.

Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program

• Supports the purchase and installation of clean technologies, including solar energy systems, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural sector across Canada.
• Prioritizes projects that demonstrate significant environmental benefits.
• For more details, visit the Agricultural Clean Technology Program page.

Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit

• Offers a 20% – 30% refundable tax credit on the capital cost of clean technology investments, including solar installations, for farmers in Canada.
• Designed to encourage the adoption of renewable energy solutions.
• Additional information is available on the Canadian Government Website.

Accelerated Expensing for Clean Technologies

• Accelerated capital depreciation is available for Class 43.1 and 43.2 assets, with 75% of the balance of capital costs not covered by the ITC depreciable in tax year 1.
• From year two onwards, depreciation at either 30% of 50%, declining balance basis.
• Learn more about this solar rebates for agricultural businesses here.

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

• Administered by the USDA, this program provides grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy systems, including solar, to agricultural producers and rural businesses.
• Grants can cover up to 50% of the total project cost.
• For more details, visit the USDA Rural Development website.

Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

• The US Government offers a federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of installing a solar energy system.
• Applies to commercial installations, including agricultural businesses.
• More information can be found on the Energy.gov website.

These programs provide essential support for agricultural businesses transitioning to solar, making renewable electricity solutions more accessible and cost-effective.

Choosing the right solar partner is essential for success. Agricultural businesses across Ontario trust Alectric Renewables for their unmatched expertise and commitment to quality. Here’s why:

With Alectric Renewables, you gain more than a service provider—you gain a trusted partner dedicated to your success.

Our process is designed to minimize disruption to your farm operations while delivering exceptional results. Here’s how we work:

1. Free Site Evaluation: We analyze your electricity usage, facility layout, and operational needs.
2. Customized Design: Our engineers develop a solar system tailored to your specific requirements.
3. Expert Installation: Certified technicians ensure a high-quality and seamless installation process.
4. Ongoing Support: Post-installation monitoring and support keep your system operating at peak efficiency.

From start to finish, we prioritize your needs, delivering a system that performs reliably for decades.

Alectric Renewables is here to help you transform your agricultural business with reliable and sustainable solar electricity. 

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how our tailored solutions can meet your business’s unique electricity needs.