Fueling Agriculture with Clean, Reliable Power

Agriculture depends on reliable, affordable energy to keep daily operations moving. Colite Technologies designs commercial solar and battery storage solutions that help farms reduce energy costs, improve resilience, and support long-term productivity.

Strengthening Agriculture with Reliable Energy Solutions

Farming operations run on tight margins and unpredictable seasons, but energy costs don’t take a break. Whether it’s powering cold storage, processing equipment, irrigation systems, or packing facilities, agricultural operations depend on consistent, affordable energy to keep production moving from harvest to market.

At Colite Technologies, we work with growers, co-ops, and agri-businesses to design commercial solar systems that fit the realities of farm life—seasonal demand, aging rooftops, tight budgets, and the paperwork that comes with government funding.

We’ve helped agricultural operations across the Southeast put solar to work, including our REAP-funded rooftop solar installation for Three Farms Pecans in Hawkinsville, Georgia, which now offsets approximately 167% of the facility’s annual energy use.

What’s Driving Growers Toward Commercial Solar?

Farm operators are turning to solar for reasons that go beyond the panels themselves. It’s about protecting the business from rising utility costs and unpredictable energy markets, especially during peak seasonal operation when processing and cold storage run hardest. Many
operations are also finding that unused rooftop and land space can be turned into a long-term source of savings rather than sitting idle.

Grant and incentive programs, like the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), have also made solar more accessible to agricultural operations than ever before, and our team helps guide clients through that application process from start to finish.

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A Track Record Growers Can Point To

Our work in agriculture is backed by completed projects that demonstrate what’s possible when a solar system is designed around the operation.
One example is our project with Three Farms Pecans in Hawkinsville, Georgia.

Three Farms Pecans | Hawkinsville, GA

Project highlights include:

82.4 kW rooftop solar installation
Offsets approximately 167% of the facility’s annual energy use
Received a $99,500 USDA REAP grant
Estimated first-year energy savings of nearly $10,500
Approximately 1,739 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions avoided over the system’s 25-year lifespan

Rather than relying on estimates or generic case studies, we can point to real-world installations delivering measurable energy production, cost savings, and long-term value for growers.

Understanding Your Operation Before We Design Anything

A packing facility, a processing plant, and a cold storage barn all have different electrical demands, which means every solar system should be designed around how the operation actually works.

Before engineering begins, our team evaluates:

Equipment demand during harvest versus off-season months
Seasonal energy usage
Rooftop and structural conditions
Opportunities to size the system around the operation instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach

This process helps ensure every system is designed to support your facility’s energy needs today while preparing for future growth.

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Commercial Solar for Agricultural Operations

Built to Protect the Property, Not Just Power It

Agricultural buildings often have roofing systems, warranties, and structural considerations that require a careful approach.

Where appropriate, Colite Technologies uses non-penetrating racking systems designed to secure solar equipment without drilling into the roof, helping preserve existing roof warranties while protecting the integrity of the building.

Every project begins with understanding the property’s structure, so the final system supports both long-term energy production and long-term building performance.

Making Grant Funding Work for You

Government incentive programs can significantly reduce the cost of installing commercial solar, but navigating the application process isn’t always simple.

Colite Technologies has direct experience assisting agricultural clients through the USDA REAP grant process, from initial eligibility reviews through award and installation. Our team also helps identify available federal and state tax incentives that can improve project economics and maximize long-term return on investment.