A V Farm

Cultivating Resilience and Savings in Werribee with Solar

Industry: Agriculture

System Size: 148kw Solar System

About A V Farm

A V Farm, a thriving produce grower nestled in the expansive fields of remote Werribee, just outside Melbourne, faced a significant challenge: soaring energy costs and an unreliable power supply. Their operations, critical for keeping crops fresh and staff comfortable, relied heavily on extensive cool rooms and a suite of heavy machinery, including numerous split air conditioners and essential operational equipment. Surrounded by farmland, the farm's aging grid connection was struggling to keep pace with their ever-increasing power demands, creating a constant risk of costly outages that could spell disaster for valuable produce in storage.


Seeking a long-term, sustainable solution, A V Farm turned to AVT Solar, a trusted division of AVTech Group, to design a reliable and cost-saving energy system.

The Challenge

Implementing a cutting-edge solar solution in this unique agricultural setting required overcoming several key hurdles:



  • Remote Location Demands: The farm's isolated position in Werribee meant a greater reliance on a self-sufficient energy system, as the existing grid connection offered limited reliability.
  • High-Capacity Requirements: With critical cool rooms and heavy machinery running continuously, the project demanded a high-capacity solar solution specifically engineered to offset substantial energy consumption.
  • Uninterrupted Farming Operations: The installation had to be meticulously planned and executed to ensure zero disruption to A V Farm's daily harvesting, storage, and operational activities.

The Solution

AVT Solar engineered and installed a robust 147 kW solar system at A V Farm, featuring three-phase power output perfectly tailored to their intensive energy needs.

The Result

The outcome has been outstanding:


  • Massive Cost Reduction: The system has dramatically slashed electricity costs by approximately 60%, delivering an impressive 4-year payback period for their investment.



  • Enhanced Operational Security: By generating its own reliable power, the system now stands as a critical safeguard for produce in the cool rooms, eliminating the risk of spoilage due due to grid outages and ensuring seamless operational continuity.

A Lifeline for the Harvest

Nestled amongst Werribee's sprawling fields, A V Farm's new solar system is more than just a power source. It has become a vital lifeline for their harvest, intelligently blending sustainable energy practices with the inherent resilience needed for successful rural operations. It’s a true testament to how smart solar solutions can empower even the most demanding agricultural businesses here in Victoria.