378 kW Agricultural Solar Install - Ground Mount System

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Near the end of 2017, we installed 4 separately metered solar arrays on a hog farm in Kansas.
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  • Big Dog Solar installed a 378 kW ground-mounted solar project on a Kansas hog farm using four separately metered solar arrays.
  • The farm pursued solar to obtain more reliable electricity at a lower cost than its previous power arrangement.
  • After the installation, the farm no longer experienced the brownouts that had disrupted its electrical service.
  • The project was expected to recover its investment in just under seven years through energy savings.
  • The post presents ground-mounted solar as a lower-cost-per-watt option than roof-mounted systems for properties with suitable land.

Hog Farm Solar

Near the end of 2017, we installed 4 separately metered solar arrays on a hog farm in Kansas. The system total was a 378 kW and provided the farm with much more reliable energy at a much less expensive rate. In the end, they no longer have “brown outs” and their payback on the system investment is just under 7 years.

Related post: Understanding Off-Grid Solar Power | Solar Energy and its Agriculture Use

A Ground Mount Solar System has a much lower cost per watt than a roof mount system.

Questions

What kind of solar installation was done at the hog farm?

In late 2017, a 378 kW solar system was installed at a hog farm in Kansas. The installation included 4 separately metered solar arrays.

What benefits did the hog farm experience from the solar installation?

The hog farm saw more reliable energy and reduced costs. They no longer experienced "brown outs," and the payback period for their investment in the solar system is just under 7 years.

How does the cost of a ground mount solar system compare to a roof mount system?

A ground mount solar system generally has a much lower cost per watt compared to a roof mount system.

Where can I find more information about off-grid solar power?

You can learn more about off-grid solar power by checking related posts, such as "Understanding Off-Grid Solar Power."

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