February 2008

Install an Anaerobic Digester

Posted by Jack on February 18, 2008 in Energy Investments Under $500,000

Install an Anaerobic Digester
Anaerobic digesters are used to convert liquid manure into biogas (methane) and electricity. Anaerobic digestion provides a variety of benefits. Biogas systems can significantly reduce odor, which often plagues larger farms near suburban areas. Digesters
also help to control agricultural water runoff which is a large contributor to non-point
source water pollution in the […]

Install a Wind Turbine

Posted by Jack on February 18, 2008 in Energy Investments Under $100,000, Energy Investments Under $25,000

Install a Wind Turbine
Farmers have been harnessing the power of wind for centuries, using windmills to grind
grain and pump water. Today, wind turbines can be used to turn the power of the wind
into electricity. The main factor to consider when installing a wind turbine is size. The
larger the diameter of the turbine, the more electricity […]

Produce Your Own Biodiesel

Posted by Jack on February 18, 2008 in Energy Investments Under $100,000, Energy Investments Under $25,000

Produce Your Own Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a fuel made with vegetable oils, fats, or greases. Biodiesel can be run in
diesel engines without making alterations, or in some cases, with minor alterations.
Producing biodiesel for on-site use in farm equipment and heating can be a cost effective
investment. However, while potentially economically sound, the production of biodiesel
is time intensive […]

Install Solar Panels

Posted by Jack on February 18, 2008 in Energy Investments Under $25,000

Install Solar Panels
The sun’s energy can be harnessed to provide electricity through the installation of
photovoltaic (PV) cells, which convert sunlight into electricity. Farmers can utilize solar
panels to power electric fences, water pumps, irrigation systems and much more. There
are two main ways to configure a solar energy system: stand-alone or grid connected.
Stand-alone systems simply provide energy […]

Invest in a Wood Boiler

Posted by Jack on February 18, 2008 in Energy Investments Under $25,000

Invest in a Wood Boiler
Looking at average fuel costs, wood chips and pellets provide more energy per dollar
than other energy sources such as electricity, natural gas, liquid propane and fuel oil.
Some wood boilers are a concern because they produce emissions that contribute
to local air pollution. There are newer models however, that are not only extremely
efficient, […]

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