Project description

The Whittaker family maintains a milking herd of 1,000 milkers, on the main farm, who collectively produce 5 million litres of milk each year. The dairy shed is a modern 70 unit dairy with a computerised rotary set-up that allows them to efficiently milk the herd and ensure premium quality milk with the assistance of cell sense meters. Setting an ambitious goal Bree estimated once they panels were installed they�d cover 0.05 hectares of roof space on the main dairy shed and produce 100 kWh. This would reduce the family�s reliance on their energy provider and cut their electricity bills to help ensure the dairy operated into the future.

Project aims

Project outcome

The installation of the solar panels has ensured the productivity and sustainability of their 1,000 head dairy herd. It has also helped them manage electricity costs in an ever-changing market.