4 Incredible Ways Solar-Powered Infrastructure Benefits Farmers
We think that community-owned, renewably-powered infrastructure is the best path forward across sectors. When it comes to farming, solar-powered infrastructure has been gaining traction in recent years, and for good reason: it's more affordable, more accessible, and more sustainable than heavy-polluting, fossil-fuel-powered alternatives.
Farm from a Box is proudly 100% solar-powered, leading our food system's transition to zero emission technology. The entire Farm from a Box system runs on solar power: the water pump and filter, drip irrigation, cold storage, WiFi, and IoT Sensor Suite. Our systems are also 100% farmer- and community-owned. The impact that our decentralized, grid-independent technology has on farms and communities is incredible. Our farms aren't vulnerable to volatile oil and gas prices, have gained independence from unreliable power grids, and are building self-sufficiency.
Here are four incredible ways our renewably-powered infrastructure can benefit your farm:
1. It eliminates your dependence on fossil fuels.
From seed to harvest, our food system has long been reliant on fossil fuels. Scientists around the world agree that rapidly phasing out fossil fuels is one of the best steps we can take towards mitigating the effects of climate change.
Just one 40-foot Farm from a Box system captures and stores an average of 43,070 kWh of solar energy each year. This the equivalent of: 30.5 metric tons of CO2 - or the same amount of carbon sequestered by over 36 acres of forests in a year.
2. It saves you money - a lot of money.
Global surges in oil and gas prices can heavily impact farmers and consequently spike food prices for consumers. With the cost of diesel predicted to increase by 144% between 2022 and 2027, production costs will continue to increase for farmers.
Farm from a Box eliminates costly recurring gas and electric bills and can save you thousands on utility bills every single year.
3. It's more accessible to remote communities.
If you're in a rural area with outdated or nonexistent power grids, solar-powered infrastructure is more accessible than trying to find a way to connect to the electric grid. Solar energy is also more reliable than a centralized power grid that's susceptible to widespread outages due to storms or heat waves.
Farm from a Box includes a fully integrated, cobalt-free lithium-ion battery that reliably stores and delivers energy, even on days when there is no sunlight.
4. It builds self-reliance.
Together, less dependence on unpredictable global supply chains, enormous cost savings, and reliable access to power make it possible for you and your community to build self-sufficiency and food independence.
Our reliable and accessible solar power supports your day-to-day farm and administrative work, educational and vocational programming, and community engagement opportunities - meaning you can grow your local food system in whatever way works best for you.
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