Agrivoltaic Solar for Australian Farms
Dual-use solar designed for productive land
Generate renewable energy without taking land out of production. Agrivoltaic solar is designed for working farms to reduce electricity costs and improve energy certainty — while keeping access for crops, livestock and machinery.
Supporting farms and agribusinesses across Australia
Solar solutions designed for agriculture, rural properties and regional operations.
Solving Real Farm Power Problems with Agrivoltaic Solar
Rising electricity prices, grid limitations and energy-intensive operations are placing increasing pressure on farm margins. Agrivoltaic solar is designed to address these challenges without compromising how your land is used.
Common issues we help solve include:
- High electricity costs from irrigation pumps, water systems and bore pumps
- Power-hungry cold rooms, refrigeration and processing equipment
- Limited or constrained grid supply in rural and regional areas
- Exposure to peak electricity pricing during daylight operating hours
- Lack of suitable space for traditional ground-mounted solar systems
By combining energy generation with productive land use, agrivoltaic solar allows farms to offset their largest power loads while keeping land operational.
Meet Neil – Your Agriculture Solar Expert
Agrivoltaic projects sit at the intersection of engineering, land use and agricultural operations. Neil works directly with farmers and landholders to assess site suitability, system design and commercial viability.
From initial feasibility through to delivery, you’ll deal with someone who understands both solar infrastructure and farming realities.
Agri Solar Overview
#Agrivoltaic Solar for Crops, Livestock & Mixed Farming
Agrivoltaics is well suited to a wide range of agricultural operations where land productivity and energy use need to coexist.
Livestock & Grazing
- Shade structures that support animal comfort and welfare
- Solar generation without removing grazing areas
- Improved land utilisation across large open sites
Cropping & Mixed Farms
- Dual-use land supporting both production and power generation
- Systems designed to maintain access for planting, spraying and harvesting
- Energy to support irrigation, storage and on-site facilities
Vineyards & Orchards
- Shade management to help reduce heat stress and sunburn risk
- More consistent microclimates across permanent plantings
- Energy to offset cooling, packing sheds and processing facilities
- Infrastructure designed to integrate with existing farm layouts
#Finance or Capex for Agrivoltaic Solar Systems
Agrivoltaic solar can be delivered through either capital purchase or finance options, depending on your business structure and cashflow preferences.
We help you understand:
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Expected energy savings and operational benefits
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System sizing based on real farm loads
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Payback considerations and long-term value
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Options to stage systems across one site or multiple propertie
Solar Designed for Agriculture
Agrivoltaic solar systems require a different approach to standard commercial solar. Design decisions must account for how the farm actually operates — not just where panels fit.
Our agrivoltaic systems are designed around:
- Machinery access, turning circles and vehicle movement
- Livestock safety, grazing patterns and fencing requirements
- Crop spacing, row layouts and seasonal workflows
- Wind loading, soil conditions and long-term durability
- Maintaining full access to productive land
The result is a solar system that works with your operation, not around it.
Why Farms Choose Sharp EIT
Agrivoltaic solar is more complex than traditional commercial solar. The wrong design can restrict access, disrupt operations or underperform financially.
Farms choose Sharp EIT because we focus on practical outcomes, not just panel placement.
- Experience delivering commercial and complex solar systems
- Farm-first design approach focused on access and usability
- Clear modelling of energy offset and system performance
- Quality equipment designed for long-life rural environments
- End-to-end delivery including approvals and grid connection
- Ongoing monitoring and support options available
#Let’s Talk Agrivoltaic Solar Systems
Curious what transparent solar could do for your vineyard, orchard, or farm? We’ll provide a detailed report tailored to your usage, showing your forecasted savings, system recommendation, payback period, and rebate eligibility. Request your free business energy assessment today.
#Your Questions About Agri Solar Panels Answered
Agrivoltaics in Australia are redefining how farmers grow and power their land. Agrivoltaic systems use solar panels on farmland to produce renewable energy while supporting crop growth underneath. It’s a cost-effective, sustainable way to reduce power costs and increase productivity.
Transparent agri panels are solar modules designed to let sunlight through while generating power. They’re installed above crops to reduce heat stress, provide partial shading, and support healthy plant growth — ideal for agrivoltaic farming.
No. They’re designed to maintain the balance your crops need. The panel spacing and transparency allow enough sunlight for photosynthesis, while protecting your crops from excess heat, UV, hail, or frost.
Most farms see payback within 3 to 6 years, depending on your power usage, location, and system size. After that, you're generating free energy and protecting your crops with every season.
Yes. We deliver agri solar solutions across Australia, including all capital cities and regional zones like the Hunter Valley, Barossa, Riverland, Swan Valley, Gippsland, and more.
Yes. We’ll check your eligibility for government rebates and help you access solar finance options if needed. Most clients qualify for support — and we handle the paperwork.