Cut your farm’s power bills and gain energy independence.
Turn your roof space, dairy sheds, or paddocks into power-producing assets that deliver reliable returns — season after season.
If you’re looking to lower your bills by generating your own power, we can help.
From our headquarters in sunny Nelson, the Current Generation team design and install solar power systems for all budgets and needs nationwide.
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Solar is reshaping how rural New Zealand powers its farms.With energy prices rising, solar has become one of the most effective ways to lower costs across milking, irrigation, and processing operations. Typical systems deliver returns above 20 % and pay for themselves in five to seven years.
Benefits at a glance:
1. Slash power bills and protect margins
2. Offset high daytime use during milking or pumping
3. Reduce reliance on grid supply in remote areas
4. Build long-term cost certainty and resilience
Turn wasted roof space into reliable savings.
Solar provides predictable, measurable returns with minimal maintenance. Once installed, your system quietly generates free power for decades, reducing the farm’s operating overhead and protecting you from future price shocks.
Typical results:
Designed for dust, wind, and weather.Farms demand robust equipment — and so do we. Every system we install is built to handle NZ’s harsh rural environment, from exposed dairy sheds to remote irrigation sites.
What to expect:
Keep essential operations running — even during outages.Most farms stay grid-connected, but batteries can support critical equipment like milking systems or irrigation pumps when power is unreliable.
Join the growing number of New Zealand farmers using solar to take control of their energy costs.
What are the main benefits of solar for farms?
Solar reduces daytime power costs for milking, irrigation, and processing, stabilises operating expenses, and reduces exposure to energy price rises. It’s also low-maintenance and increases your farm’s long-term resilience.
Will solar work if my farm is in a remote area?
Yes. Most systems connect to the grid, but hybrid or battery-assisted setups can keep essential operations running even when power supply is unreliable.
Does solar power work well for dairy farms?
Absolutely. Dairy farms have high daytime power demand for milking and refrigeration, which aligns perfectly with solar generation. That means faster payback and higher return on investment.
Do solar panels require a lot of maintenance on farms?
No. Panels are built for harsh rural conditions and typically only need occasional cleaning and a routine check-up.
What happens at night or on cloudy days?
Your system automatically draws from the grid when the sun isn’t shining. You’ll still save significantly because most high-use activities — like milking and pumping — occur during daylight hours.
Can I add battery storage later?
Yes. Most farm systems are battery-ready, so you can add storage later to improve resilience.
Is solar suitable for all farm types?
Generally, yes. We’ve designed systems for dairy, horticulture, viticulture, cropping, and sheep farms. Any farm with good sun exposure and regular daytime energy use can benefit from solar.
Why choose Current Generation for agricultural solar?
We’re a SEANZ-accredited, NZ-owned company with decades of experience delivering solar solutions purpose-built for rural environments. Our systems are engineered for reliability, performance, and strong financial returns — backed by honest advice and ongoing local support.
