Solar powered bore replaces diesel

October 1, 2020

Farming in the Northern Territory’s outback comes with its fair share of challenges, but it also provides opportunities to innovate. One of the biggest hurdles for us has always been water—accessing and distributing it efficiently in our remote and arid environment. That’s where solar power has transformed our operation.

We rely on a bore to draw water for our palm farm, and until recently, powering that system was both costly and resource-intensive. Switching to solar energy has been a game-changer. Solar panels now provide a reliable and sustainable way to run our irrigation system, ensuring the palms get the water they need without the heavy reliance on traditional energy sources.

So far the benefits have been very positive. Not only are we saving on power costs, but we’re also reducing our environmental footprint, something that’s important to us as stewards of this land. It’s exciting for us to explore other ways for off-grid renewable energy to be a practical solution for outback farming and living.

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