Ranchers and farmers are harvesting the power of the sun to pump water in remote locations. Solar photovoltaics provide a reliable and efficient solution to stock watering and irrigation needs in a time of rising power prices and tougher environmental laws. In certain areas, rural landowners can further reduce residential and commercial utility bills by taking advantage of recent net metering legislation.

Solar Stock Watering

Photovoltaic (PV) water pumping systems can be a very cost-effective solution for locations where there is no existing power line. A well-designed PV system will operate unattended and requires minimum periodic maintenance. PV panels are so reliable that most manufacturers give a 10-year warranty, and a life expectancy beyond 20 years. The savings in labor costs and travel expense can be significant.

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Evaluating Your Resource

Solar power technologies have been used reliability for decades, and have many advocates. Consequently, a wealth of information and case studies are available to the rural landowner. Numerous federal and state incentive programs can help make solar applications economically attractive.

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