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Solutions for agriculture

More energy from your fields. With agri-PV, storage, and smart supply for your business.

East Energy Group

Challenges in agriculture

Rising operating costs & volatile energy prices

  • Diesel and electricity prices are unpredictable

  • Cooling systems, milking robots, and ventilation cause high load peaks

  • Security of supply in rural areas is often unstable

  • Land use under pressure

  • Agricultural land cannot be developed at will

  • Conflicts of interest between food and energy production

  • Lack of expertise in dual use (e.g., agri-PV)

Climate adaptation & CO₂ reduction
 

  • Requirements for sustainable management are increasing

  • Certifications (e.g., animal welfare, organic, ESG) require proof

  • High diesel consumption for machinery & logistics

Confusing funding landscape
 

  • Many funding programs, but little time and capacity to apply

  • Lack of partners for planning, implementation, and technology

Our solutions for agriculture

Agri-PV & dual-use systems
 

  • Planning & implementation of PV systems on arable land or pasture

  • Optimized alignment for simultaneous harvesting & energy generation

  • Electricity can be consumed directly on the farm or sold

  • Integration into existing machinery and farm technology

Storage & self-consumption systems
 

  • Battery storage for peak load capping and security of supply

  • Combination with emergency power solutions in the event of weather-related power outages

  • Self-consumption optimization through smart energy management

Electrification of machinery and vehicle fleet
 

  • Consulting on switching to electric tractors and machinery

  • Charging infrastructure for farm logistics and electric vehicles

  • Combination with own PV + storage = independence from diesel

Subsidies & financing

  • Subsidy consulting for agri-PV, storage, charging infrastructure, e-mobility

  • Support for agricultural climate adaptation programs

  • Profitability calculations & amortization planning

Typical examples of use

in agriculture

Dairy farm – self-sufficiency with PV and battery storage

Solutions:

Roof-mounted PV system on barn buildings with battery storage for self-sufficient power supply for milking robots, ventilation, cooling, and feeding technology. Supplemented by smart load management.

 

Result:

Up to 60% energy self-sufficiency, significantly reduced electricity costs, stable supply even during weather-related power outages. Eligible for funding through agricultural investment programs.

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Agricultural business – dual use through agri-PV

Solutions:

Construction of an agri-PV system on cultivated land (e.g., grain or special crops), combined with direct marketing of the electricity generated or own consumption for the farmyard and machinery.

 

Result:

Yield from land doubled (food + electricity), new source of income without loss of productivity, greater climate stability through partial shading. Positive perception among consumers and authorities.

Pig or poultry fattening – emergency power + own consumption system

Solution:

Combination of PV system, storage, and emergency power function (stand-alone operation) for critical supply technology such as ventilation, heating, and feeding. Supplemented by energy management system.

 

Result:

Maximum operational reliability in the event of power failures, more independent supply, savings in electricity costs and grid fees. Animal welfare requirements ensured at all times.

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Direct marketing farm –

Charging infrastructure and logistics flow

Solution:

Installation of charging stations for own electric transporters and for customers at the farm shop. Power supply via own PV system with storage solution. Optional with publicly accessible charging function.

 

Result:

Reduction of diesel costs in own vehicle fleet, additional income from customer shop, image boost through sustainable public image. Eligible for funding via charging infrastructure programs.

Our technologies in use

  • Agri-PV systems (trackers or fixed)

  • Battery storage (AC/DC coupled)

  • Charging stations & wall boxes

  • EMS (energy management systems)

  • PPA models & direct marketing

Your advantages with East Energy

Directly usable energy from your own business

Reduced dependence on energy suppliers

Greater space efficiency through dual use

Subsidy-secure and economically viable

Everything from a single source – from planning to operation

Make your business energy self-sufficient now! East Energy will guide you through the process.

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