Third-generation Cattle & Poultry Farmer Reduces Power Bill by 88% with Solar Energy
“PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT”
A third-generation Georgia poultry and cattle farmer, Earl Haskins was no stranger to the struggle of seeing his hard-earned money taken away by the rising service costs imposed by greedy power companies. Mr. Haskins had watched his input costs rise year over year, the biggest of which was electricity used to power his poultry and cattle farm.
He had previously looked into solar to save money, but the upfront cash cost and limited access to solar tax credits for farmers made it near impossible to make the switch.
Mr. Haskins reached out to us with an all-too-familiar problem that we knew we could solve. We took a look at his 8-house broiler farm and were confident solar could save him a significant amount of money per month on electricity. We were able to help Mr. Haskins with our unique financing options that weren’t available with the other big solar companies. Taking it a step further, we monetized his tax credits and wrote his USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant for him completely free of charge, saving him precious time that he could spend on his farm or with his family. Paired with our specialization in agriculture and knowing the unique struggles farmers face today, we were able to get 80% of Mr. Haskins’ out-of-pocket project costs completely covered.
But that was just the beginning of the good news. Since Sun Farmer’s group’s primary goal is to eventually eliminate the growing power bill altogether, we projected an 88% reduction in his farm’s power bill and a 30-year savings of $491,524. That’s money Mr. Haskins gets to reinvest into his family farm or put directly in his pocket.
Mr. Haskins reached out to us with an all-too-familiar problem that we knew we could solve. We took a look at his 8-house broiler farm and were confident solar could save him a significant amount of money per month on electricity. We were able to help Mr. Haskins with our unique financing options that weren’t available with the other big solar companies. Taking it a step further, we monetized his tax credits and wrote his USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant for him completely free of charge, saving him precious time that he could spend on his farm or with his family. Paired with our specialization in agriculture and knowing the unique struggles farmers face today, we were able to get 80% of Mr. Haskins’ out-of-pocket project costs completely covered.
But that was just the beginning of the good news. Since Sun Farmer’s group’s primary goal is to eventually eliminate the growing power bill altogether, we projected an 88% reduction in his farm’s power bill and a 30-year savings of $491,524. That’s money Mr. Haskins gets to reinvest into his family farm or put directly in his pocket.
Projected Utility Savings After 30 Years = $491,524
Location:
Pearson, GA
Output Capacity(System Size):
110.7kW
Estimated Annual Production:
165,122.9 kWh
Oil Saved Per kWh:
159 Barrel
Number of Panels:
270 ZNShine 410w
Project Type:
Roof Mounted Solar
Percentage Production in Power Bill:
88%
Special Projects Used:
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant
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Sun Farmer’s Group is the first true turnkey solar solution for farmers. Our proprietary process is designed to guide you through the full gamut of a project with our team of in-house experts, creating custom solutions to reimagine how we power our communities.
As the children of farmers, we live and breathe American farming and manufacturing. We know the business, the struggles, the culture, and are steadfast in our mission to support these incredibly important segments of society.
Simply put, we turn your growing energy bill into a significantly reduced flat payment that is eventually eliminated upon repayment of the loan, so that you can turn an expense into an ever-growing investment in your future.
