“You Grow It, We Mow It”
Solar Farming Solutions was established by its partners to take care of the needs of the increasing number of solar farms being constructed around Australia. Each farm requires a unique grounds vegetation management plan to be implemented. Vegetation management also addresses issues such as fire risks, shading of panels, weed, pest and vermin control.
We started as farmers local to a new solar farm and saw an opportunity to solve a growing need for solar farm maintenance. Over the last few years the company has grown rapidly and has expanded to taking care of solar farms throughout Australia with a growing team we believe we are the most efficient in the industry.
Solar Farming Solutions works alongside large solar farm operating and construction companies along with neighbouring farmers to create ground maintenance plans that meet the individual need of each farm.
Our Services
Slashing and Mowing of Vegetation
Only select solar farms allow spacing between arrays for a tractor and slasher to pass through. The Solar farms in which do not allow this because of spacing/cable trays or shafts we use zero turn mowers instead. The tractor and slasher are also very effective on outer panel areas to clear and tidy up vegetation.
Spraying using different herbicide and pesticide applications
Spraying to control unwanted noxious weeds along roads and within the vegetation inside and outside arrays is an efficient and effective way of eradicating unwanted weeds. We have qualified and experienced staff to repel this problem along with working along side our agronomists recommendations.
“You Delay It, We Spray It”
Firebreak Construction and Maintenance.
The firebreaks will help controlling any accidental fires within the solar farms and making sure neighbouring towns/farms are kept clear of any fires spreading. This should also be a requirement as part of the solar farm fire escape plans.
Pruning and plantings of screening perimeter trees.
This practice is used along side of solar farms visual impact statements which usually have the conclusion of the perimeter plantings to reduce glare to neighbouring farms/towns and landscapes. These plantings also benefit the solar farms by reducing dust onto the panels which increases power generation. Solar Farming Solutions also offer a perimeter tree watering service to allow perimeter trees the best chances of establishing.
Agronomist Reports
Our solar farm management plans often require an agronomist report. This report helps both us and the solar farms operating companies to come to agreements in managing and implementing efficient grounds maintenance. We use a professional and very well qualified agronomist to provide us with the best information needed to make sure we get the solar farms up to best standards.
Livestock Management
“Putting The Farming Back Into Solar Farms”
Sheep are a very good way at combatting high vegetations and are often used alongside the “spray graze technique”. The reason for this is when the weeds are sprayed as per Agronomist directions it generally makes them more palatable for the sheep which then eliminates them from the pastures as the weed is usually eaten before it goes into seed. It is also very cost effective as the herbicide rates used are low. As Solar Farming Solutions full ground maintenance plans usually involve sheep it is important we also manage this part of the plan as it goes along side our mowing/ slashing/ spraying arrangements for it to work efficiently and effectively. It is also important that the sheep are within solar farms to help build the health of the soil and ensure proper drainage by trimming within the drainage systems.
Sheep Management Plans
Solar Farming Solutions also offer to new and existing solar farms livestock consultancy. We have over 45 years of experience working within the sheep industry and provide a service to give the most efficient solar farm sheep layouts and livestock management plans.
