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Dairy Farm Generators: Reliable Power Is The Key

Severe weather patterns and electrical grid reliability become more of a concern in America’s heartland. The dairy farmer has been forced to seek backup power through dairy farm generators.

A dairy operation needs an enormous amount of reliable power to operate. Should the primary power source go down, efficient backup power needs to be up and running quickly. With a proper energy management plan that increases grid independence, dairy farmers can help secure financial success.

If you operate a dairy farm, you need to explore alternative, backup energy solutions. Our team of energy equipment experts will help you find the right dairy farm generator. And you can keep your dairy operating in the case of grid failure.

Check with the USDA for dairy programs that could help offset the costs of installing backup power.

According to estimates, electricity alone accounts for 2 to 5% of a dairy farm’s production costs. This translates to annual electricity use of 700 to 900 kilowatt hours (kWh) per cow or 3.5 to 4.5 kWh per cwt.

Cows are milked multiple times a day. Keeping milking on schedule is important for both the health of the animals and the profits of the farm. A power failure can be devastating.

Challenges to the dairy industry include consolidation, an increase in weather extremes and an aging power grid. It’s now more important than ever to have a dependable source of back-up power.

Smart energy strategies start here

The dairy industry is going through some major changes. Dairy operations must be extremely efficient in order to maintain profitability. One of the biggest areas of expense for an operation like this is a reliable source of electricity. Critical Power can help you by providing a dairy farm generator plan that will prepare you for any emergency.

Diesel Generators

Despite the high price of fuel, diesel generators represent a proven power source due to their reliability and longevity. When serviced and maintained properly they can average 3 to 5 years of continuous use before needing an overhaul.

NG/LPG Generators

With lower fuel costs, NG/LPG generators are by far the most widely utilized stand-alone power sources for many industries, dairy included. These machines are typically more electrically and thermally efficient than diesel generators and are the most emission-friendly of the generator options.

Mobile Generators

Critical Power offers new and used mobile generators when the situation requires. Our units can be moved on skids or trailers when backup power in many locations might be needed.

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