Renewable Energy for Agriculture
100kW Wind Turbines for Agriculture: Reliable On-Farm Energy That Pays for Itself
Wind turbines are one of the most effective ways to cut energy costs on a farm, generate revenue from unused land, and reduce dependence on an unreliable rural grid.
Farm Challenges
The Energy Challenge in Agriculture
Modern farming is energy-intensive, and rural locations often face unique grid challenges.
Farms and agribusinesses are among the most energy-intensive operations in any economy. Grain dryers, irrigation pumps, cold storage, milking parlours, and processing equipment run continuously — and energy bills reflect it. On-farm wind power addresses this challenge directly by generating electricity where it is consumed, reducing reliance on grid tariffs that continue to rise year after year.
Seasonal Load Patterns
Agricultural operations have highly variable energy needs that don’t match flat utility rate structures.
Irrigation Demands
Water pumping requires substantial power, often during peak rate periods when costs are highest.
Grid Instability
Rural grids often suffer from poor reliability, causing crop losses and equipment damage.
Volatile Energy Costs
Irrigation, refrigeration, and processing operations face unpredictable electricity bills that squeeze farm margins.
Our Solution
The NPS 100 — Built for Agricultural Applications
Northern Power Systems’ 100kW wind turbine is the reference choice for agricultural wind energy projects worldwide. Its PMDD technology eliminates the gearbox entirely — the single component responsible for the majority of downtime and maintenance costs in conventional turbines.
Farm-Scale Wind
Right-sized wind turbines designed for agricultural operations, from single turbines to small wind farms.
Dual Revenue Stream
Generate power for your operations while selling excess to the grid or earning land lease income.
Rural Energy Security
Reduce dependence on unreliable rural grids with on-site generation and optional storage.
Irrigation Power
Wind energy perfectly matches irrigation season, powering pumps when water demand peaks.
Key Benefits
Why Farm Wind?
Power irrigation and processing operations
Reduce farm operating costs 40-60%
Fixed energy pricing with PPAs
Rural grid independence
Compatible with crop production
Long-term fixed energy costs
Proven Results
Agricultural Case Studies
Real-world examples of wind energy on farms and rural operations
200 kW
Securing Long-Term Income and Land Value for Blairmains Farm
Configuration: 2 NPS100B – 24 – 27
Result: Blairmains Farm transformed the Scottish wind into a strategic financial asset by installing two NPS 100-24 turbines.
The farm generated a reliable retirement income and unlocked the economic potential of previously unproductive land.
100 kW
Wind Turbine for Stewart Tower Dairy
Configuration: 1 NPS 100C – 21 – 37
Result: Stewart Tower Dairy countered skyrocketing electricity bills by installing an NPS 100-21 turbine
Power expenditure is now stabilized against the volatile and escalating costs of the energy market.
100 kW
Wind Turbine for Newington Farm
Configuration: 1 NPS 100C – 21 – 37
Result: The installation was optimized for the farm’s specific needs, tip height under 40m, the turbine simplified the planning procedure.
The turbine produced 150,000 kWh in its first nine months from an average wind speed of 6 m/s.
Our Process
Start Your Agricultural Wind Energy Project
NPS provides a full turnkey service from initial feasibility assessment through to commissioning and long-term support:
01
Wind resource and Site Assessment
preliminary analysis using regional wind data and on-site measurement where required
02
Energy Audit
Matching turbine output to your consumption profile and grid connection.
03
Financial modelling
ROI, payback period, and incentive optimisation
04
Engineering, logistics and installation
Complete delivery of the project managed by NPS
05
Commissioning and monitoring
Testing, performance validation, and handover. Remote performance monitoring and annual O&M service