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Solar for farms

Middle Tennessee farm uses solar power to save costs

Channel 4 News – Nancy Amons – May 6, 2016 Technology is helping one of Middle Tennessee’s biggest farms to save hundreds of dollars every month. Delvin Farms in College Grove recently installed new solar panels. Hank Delvin of Delvin Farms has a terrific crop this year thanks to the…

Delvin Farms Goes 100% Solar

Just in time for strawberry season, we commissioned two solar systems at Delvin Farms in College Grove, TN. Delvin Farms specializes in growing organic vegetables, and you can find them at 5 farmers markets around Nashville. Additionally, they prepare 600-800 boxes of produce per week for their 800 member CSA!…

USDA Now Accepting Applications for Solar Grants

USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant for agricultural producers and small rural businesses covers up to 25% of the cost of a solar installation. Applications are due July 7, 2014! “We anticipate funding levels under REAP for 2014 to be at or higher than last year, so applications…