The system achieves 83% renewable energy penetration, allowing the farm to run mostly on solar—even during peak demand. This reduces reliance on the grid and lowers energy costs, cutting carbon emissions by 7,500 tons annually through localized power generation and smart storage.
Beyond emissions reductions, the financial upside of renewables is catching the attention of other agri-operators. The Kerarbury installation helps insulate the farm from energy price volatility—a growing concern across Australian agriculture. By storing surplus solar and managing supply in real time, farms can now buffer peak pricing while securing more consistent power for machinery, irrigation and storage facilities.
AGL's Brendan Weinert, who leads sustainable business energy solutions, said the project reflects the business case for cross-sector partnerships. With energy and ag increasingly intersecting, this model provides both emissions impact and cost control—two metrics gaining traction in boardroom conversations.
The Sungrow-AGL partnership also signals a shift in how energy is delivered to regional industries. Sungrow brings deep technical capabilities, with over 740 GW of converter tech deployed globally, backed by a global network of support centers. Pairing that with AGL’s energy market experience offers a solution that’s both technically sound and serviceable long-term—a key factor for rural operations where downtime isn’t an option.
