One of the largest expenses in agriculture expenses is electricity. With the increase in the cost of electric power for the AG sector, it’s more important and cost-effective than ever to use energy more efficiently. Two areas where lots of energy is being used are pumping and refrigeration. We can look at your farm operations to see where most of the energy is consumed and how much money can be saved by making energy efficiency upgrades. Keep in mind that 85% of the cost of a pump or compressor is not the purchase cost but the energy that they use in their lifetime. Whether you’re involved with crops, dairy or livestock, we can help you harness energy from the sun for clean, economical solutions.

Solar Pumping System
​Sustainable Technologies designs and builds solar energy systems to run your 3 phase pump. The VariSun™ Direct Solar Pumping Controller allows you to use direct solar energy to power your pump. Pumping water can be very costly month to month. Having an autonomous pumping system is like getting twenty years of free pumping and no electric bill. The Varisun system is fully scalable to match your pumping system. What’s unique about the Varisun pump controller is that it runs the pump speed at the maximum power point of the production of the solar panel. The direct solar operation means you’ll be pumping as long as there is sun. An added perk is that it qualifies for federal and state incentives. 

Ground Mounted Solar System
Ground mounted systems are the predominate type on the farm. We have years of experience designing and installing large commercial solar systems using ground mounted systems. Depending on the size of your system and the type of soil condition we can help choose the most cost effective one. Subsurface investigations are used to determine the soil type. If soil is clear of debris and rock, steel beams can be driven into the ground. Ballasted Ground Mounted systems rest on the ground. Ballasted systems are ideal volcanic and rocky conditions. Let us help you design a system that work for you.

Variable Frequency Drive
​Save money instantly with the installation of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) on your motors. Is your pumping system working harder than necessary? Can the pump run using less energy? Does it make sense to upgrade the delivery system? Adding controls and timers save you money? VFDs are no brainers when it comes to upgrading your system. It pays for itself in about 1-2 years in energy savings. VFD make your motors soft start without the typical starting surge and high torque require to start each time. VFD equipped motors can operate seamless. The can be equipped with Pressure transmitters, flow meter, irrigation controller and telemetry. ​We can install a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) on your well and/or your booster pumps to save you over $1,000 a year and 2.5 Tons of carbon!  

Off Grid / Hybrid Power
Off Grid pumping systems work in remote locations without a connection to the grid. These stand alone systems are used to operate any 3 phase motors. Off Grid does not require batteries, charger and invertor when using direct solar power. Varisun is a motor controller can operate motor from 3 -150HP. 24/7 operation is available. With innovations in battery technology we are able to operate systems longer once the sun goes down. Deep cell batteries have been available for years but costly. Now with Lithium ion batteries your system can be powered all the time.