With the global emphasis on green farms and renewable energy, energy storage technology has gradually become an important innovation in agricultural production. A pig farm in Belgium has installed a solar system on its roof, but the problem of insufficient solar generation still exists when the weather is bad. In addition, the farm also needs a solution to store excess electricity. SCU provides a 20ft energy storage container to help customers maximize the use of energy resources, reduce operating costs, and promote the sustainable development of agriculture.
Background
The pig farm has achieved a high degree of automation, from feeding systems, water lines, and feed lines to manure treatment equipment, all relying on the continuous operation of energy-intensive equipment. These automated systems can improve the health and production efficiency of livestock. Thanks to the SCU energy storage system, the farm can obtain stable backup power even in the event of a power grid outage, ensuring uninterrupted operation of equipment and maintaining optimal breeding conditions. This energy independence reduces dependence on fossil fuels and promotes the green transformation of agriculture.
Solar energy storage system: Promoting the integration of renewable energy and agriculture
SCU provided the customer with a 20ft energy storage container system, including 1MWh of battery capacity and 50kW of PCS. This system can effectively support the farm to store electricity during off-peak hours and power the breeding equipment during peak electricity prices. The configuration of the system not only meets the fluctuation of the farm’s electricity demand but also significantly reduces the electricity cost through solar absorption. The project demonstrates the economic benefits and energy utilization optimization brought by the combination of solar generation and energy storage systems and provides a sustainable energy solution for agricultural production.
Multiple advantages of combining energy storage system with green agriculture
1. Promoting the sustainability of agricultural production
The combination of energy storage technology and green agriculture provides a stable and sustainable energy supply for agricultural production. With the support of the energy storage system, the excess electricity generated by the farm during the day can be stored for use at night or when the power grid is unstable, thereby ensuring the continuity of agricultural equipment and production. This energy independence not only reduces carbon emissions but also provides strong support for the green transformation of agriculture.
2. Reduce production costs and achieve economic benefits
By taking advantage of the peak-valley electricity price difference, the farm can store electricity during low-price periods and release it during peak periods to meet the operating needs of breeding equipment, thereby significantly reducing electricity expenses. In addition, the Belgian government provides subsidies for the purchase of energy storage systems, which reduces the initial investment cost and improves the overall return rate of the project. This economic benefit has promoted the widespread application of green agricultural technology, especially in modern agriculture with high automation and high energy demand.
3. Enhance energy security and risk management
With the increase in extreme weather caused by climate change, the instability of the power grid has posed a severe challenge to agricultural production. SCU energy storage system provides farms with reliable backup power, ensuring the continuous operation of automated equipment such as feeding systems and temperature control equipment, ensuring the health and production efficiency of livestock, and reducing the risks brought by power fluctuations. This greatly enhances the risk resistance of agricultural production and ensures the stability of the agricultural industry chain.
Application advantages of energy storage system in green agriculture
The energy storage system not only provides backup power for automated farms but also optimizes the power structure through the energy storage scheduling function. Through the combination of energy storage and solar consumption, farms can flexibly manage power demand, ensure that production equipment can continue to operate stably, and avoid potential economic losses caused by power fluctuations. The perfect combination of solar generation and energy storage system not only significantly reduces operating costs, but also enjoys the dividends brought by new energy policies.
Outlook
The successful implementation of this project marks the widespread application of SCU energy storage technology in the agricultural field. The solar and energy storage system enables the automated pig farm to achieve efficient use of renewable energy and maximize economic benefits, promoting the green transformation of agriculture. In the future, SCU will continue to be committed to providing advanced renewable energy solutions to more farms and companies around the world, promoting the development of sustainable agriculture, and providing more efficient, clean and stable energy solutions for global agricultural production.