Forest Lodge Orchard Media Features

Check out the latest news of Forest Lodge Orchard in the media

Cromwell innovator launches electric frost fighting system

November 25, 2020
Mike Casey introduces electric frost-fighting fans and modified electric golf carts at his cherry orchard in Cromwell, aiming for a carbon-neutral operation and showcasing renewable energy benefits.

Air NZ - Kia Ora Magazine

April 23, 2021
Mike Casey operates a zero-fossil-fuel cherry orchard, using advanced engineering and computer code to achieve full electrification, featured in the Southern Lens series for its sustainable impact.

Cherry orchard preparing for electric future

April 23, 2021
Mike Casey's zero-fossil-fuel cherry orchard near Lake Dunstan uses advanced engineering and computer code for full electrification, showcased in the Southern Lens series for its sustainable practices.

Southern Lens - Electric Orchard

November 25, 2020
Mike Casey introduces electric frost-fighting fans and modified electric golf carts at his cherry orchard in Cromwell, aiming for a carbon-neutral operation and showcasing renewable energy benefits.

Sustainable energy association awards Forest Lodge Orchard innovation

November 25, 2020
Mike Casey introduces electric frost-fighting fans and other electric machinery at his cherry orchard in Cromwell, aiming for a carbon-neutral operation and demonstrating renewable energy benefits.

SEANZ Fronius New Zealand Sustainable Energy Industry Awards 2021

July 12, 2021
Forest Lodge Orchard, led by Mike and Rebecca Casey, aims for a fully electric operation using solar power and electric machinery, targeting zero fossil fuels and net zero energy bills.

NZ's electricity crisis. Doing our bit and the need for Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

July 12, 2021
Forest Lodge Orchard, led by Mike and Rebecca Casey, aims for a fully electric operation using solar power and electric machinery, targeting zero fossil fuels and net zero energy bills.

NZ Herald: Small Business: Turning cherry orchard electric pays off

May 29, 2022
The Caseys have converted their cherry orchard to an all-electric operation, significantly reducing costs and emissions. They use solar and battery systems combined with grid power, leading to near-zero energy bills.

Otago Daily Times: Turning cherry orchard electric pays off

May 28, 2022
The Caseys and their partners converted Forest Lodge Orchard to an all-electric operation, significantly reducing costs and emissions. They use solar and battery systems combined with grid power, leading to near-zero energy bills.

2021 Sustainability Awards Finalist

July 6, 2021
Forest Lodge Orchard won a national award for its renewable electric system, highlighting their innovative use of solar power and efforts to reduce fossil fuel use.

Kia Ora Magazine May Edition - The cherry on top

August 12, 2021
The article announces the finalists for the 2021 Sustainable Business Awards, highlighting Forest Lodge Orchard for its sustainable practices.