Dairy Farm Hybrid Energy Optimization
HYPOTHETICAL SCENARIO 3: SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE FOR MODERN DAIRY OPERATIONS
The Challenge: Dairy farms face substantial energy costs with high monthly grid bills, driven by 24/7 operation operations for milking, cooling, and processing. They operate in harsh environments characterized by abrasive dust during summer, harvest, and ice in winter, which degrade conventional energy equipment. The need for reliable cost-effective power is critical to maintain profitability and sustainable operations.
Solution: Four Vortex 2.5 kW wind turbines, pole mounted in openly windy fields + a 25 kW solar array plus 30 kW battery storage, integrated with the grid via net metering. The system features dust-sealed bearings and temperature hardened components for resilience in farm conditions.
Annual Wind Contribution
~74,400 kWh (4 Vortex 2.5kW wind turbines, 9′ blades).
Complements the solar array, specifically targeting high-cost evening power usage and winter months when solar production is lowest.
Strong Grid Cost Reduction
The hybrid system delivers substantial savings. The wind power alone offsets over $22,000 annually at current commercial rates (~$0.30/kWh). When combined with solar generation, the total system targets ~20-25% reduction in annual grid costs.
All-Weather Resilience
Turbine specifically engineered for snow/ice and temperature extremes. Delivers all-weather resilience, with sealed components that resist abrasive summer dust and vertical blade design that prevents ice accumulation for reliable winter operation.
Why Viridis Wind Power Vortex 2.5kW VAWT?
High commercial-grade output, reliable performance in dust and freezing temps, simple grid-tie, low maintenance.
At commercial electricity rates of $0.25-$0.35/kWh, the energy produced by each turbine represents ~$5,500 in annual utility savings, accelerating payback and providing a resilient hedge against future rate hikes.
Dairy Farm Hybrid System Diagram
