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Agrivoltaics, irrigation pumping, and USDA REAP grants for agricultural operations.
System Size
50-500 kW
Energy Reduction
60-90%
Demand Charge
Irrigation peak demand aligns with summe...
Roof Type
Metal barn roofs, ground-mount...
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides grants of up to 50% of project cost and loan guarantees for agricultural solar installations. Combined with the 30% federal ITC, REAP can cover up to 80% of total system cost, making farm solar nearly free in some cases.
Agricultural operations benefit from commercial solar through dual-use agrivoltaic systems, reduced irrigation pumping costs, and USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants covering up to 50% of project costs. Ground-mount systems can be designed for continued agricultural use underneath, maximizing land productivity.
USDA REAP grants cover up to 50% of project cost
Agrivoltaics allow dual-use land productivity
Reduced irrigation and equipment energy costs
Protection against volatile energy prices
Additional income from solar production
Crop protection from extreme weather under panels
Agrivoltaic ground-mount systems
Barn and outbuilding rooftop arrays
Solar-powered irrigation systems
Pollinator-friendly ground mount
Solar grazing (sheep under panels)
Rural interconnection limitations
Seasonal load variation
Land use considerations and permitting
System Size
200 kW ground-mount agrivoltaic
Annual Savings
$32,000
Payback Period
3.0 years (with REAP grant)
System Size
50-500 kW
200 kW
System Cost
$329K
Federal ITC
-$132K
Net Cost
$47K
Payback
0.6 yrs
Annual Savings
$78,420/yr
25-Year ROI
4976%
CO2 Offset
2450 tons
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The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides grants of up to 50% of project cost and loan guarantees for agricultural solar installations. Combined with the 30% federal ITC, REAP can cover up to 80% of total system cost, making farm solar nearly free in some cases.
Site-specific pricing with exact incentive calculations. No obligation.