Once the solar feed-in tariff ends in December 2016, NSW vineyard Jarrett’s Wines will need to redeploy the power generated by its solar PV arrays. Planned solar battery storage, electric vehicles, integrated pumps and a new coolroom could save the business $10,000-$40,000 p.a.

Potentially, solar PV power can replace much of the mains electricity and diesel farmers use to pump water for stock, domestic and irrigation. But is it the right solution for your operation? Get the info you need in these free hands-on guides to renewables and solar PV pumping, just launched by NSWFA and OEH.