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Forest Lodge is now a Case Study for Climate Change Action
It's electrifying to have been selected as a case study by the government for their Climate Action Toolbox, released yesterday due to our work with electric equipment in horticulture.
The toolbox is designed to help small businesses reduce their carbon emissions, and we are glad we can do our little bit to show others that electrification in horticulture is both efficient and cost effective. Here is the press release if you wish to find out more.
In order to electrify we must innovate
In New Zealand, we have an idiom called "the number-8 wire mentality", which refers to innovating using the limited resources we have. The name...
A post for the energy geeks - the numbers behind a fully electric farm.
There has already been a huge amount of interest in our orchard and our upcoming episode on Country Calendar has already led to a heap of questions...
Negative Power Bill on an Orchard?
we're pioneering sustainable farming and energy innovation by transforming our orchard into a "mini power plant." With 216 solar panels, advanced batteries, and a 100% electric setup, we're not only self-sufficient but also generating and exporting energy to the grid. Partnering with Aurora Energy, we buy electricity at low prices and sell surplus power during peak demand, contributing to the local network and turning a profit. By optimizing energy usage and embracing renewables, we aim to achieve a negative $10,000 power bill, proving that sustainability can lead to both environmental and financial gains.