NewGen Energy is a solar contractor in California's Central Valley, specializing in solar solutions for farms and agribusinesses. NewGen consults with farmers to help them design and build solar systems to offset their energy needs, with an average payback of two to three years.
The average NewGen Energy customer who installs a 1MW solar system is able to offset up to $265,000 in utility costs in the first year the system is operational.
"Solar has a trickle-down effect on food prices. If the farmer can make more profit, that results in lower food prices for the whole nation."� "� Rich Blair, COO NewGen Energy
Stabilizing Costs
Farming is a volatile industry. Weather, crop prices, dairy milk prices and more all have a significant impact on a farm's bottom line. Profit margins tend to shrink, year over year. Anything that can be done to make costs more stable will benefit farmers and help insulate them from fluctuating costs, especially energy costs. With a solar solution, not only will energy costs be more predictable, solar can provide cost savings of $50,000* per acre on average.
No matter the type of food production, solar can have benefits.
Growers � Solar helps growers lower their utility costs, offsetting the high costs of irrigation and other operational costs.
Processors � Solar helps to keep energy costs stable, so the seasonal demand of processing doesn't lead to sudden demand spikes and utility bill surges.
Dairies � Solar helps offset the electricity costs of milking machines, HVAC, and refrigeration.
Ranches � A solar array can turn underutilized land into a profit center.
The Graybar Advantage
Graybar has partnered with NewGen for twenty years, both companies growing and learning together as the field of solar power has evolved.
NewGen offers their customers a full suite of services for their solar systems, including design, engineering, installation and maintenwance. This means they rely on Graybar's expertise and purchasing power at all stages of the project, beginning with initial cost estimates, continuing to accurate product delivery lead times, and including timely delivery of the right products in the right place, at the best prices.
Graybar also can help to assess your current energy usage, and the potential for cost savings that a solar system may offer. When provided with a 12-month billing history, Graybar can complete a full feasibility study for your project and give you details on the cost savings you can expect, as well as the approximate payback period for the system.
"What we have found is that solar, per acre, pays back way more than the crop itself."� "� Rich Blair, COO NewGen Energy
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*Information reflects California energy market pricing, and will vary in other regions of the country. For more information about solar in your state, see https://seia.org/states-map, or contact Graybar for a full feasibility study based on your region and energy usage.
