A 350-cattle rotary dairy farm in Colac reduced energy bills by 25% and increased energy production by 10%, even during winter, using PHNXX's rapid-deploy solar and battery system. Installed in only a few hours, the solution optimized the farm's hot water demand and reduced reliance on the grid while delivering consistent savings.

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The Challenge:

The dairy farm faced consistently high electricity consumption, driven largely by substantial hot water usage required for the rotary milking process. Monthly energy costs were around $3,000, and winter periods created added strain as shorter days and increased demand made it difficult to manage energy efficiently.

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The Solution:

PHNXX deployed a containerized renewable energy system combining solar generation and battery storage to offset grid consumption during high-demand periods.

Key features included:

• Powering two hot water tanks to reduce peak energy draw
• Battery support to optimize energy use during morning and evening milking windows
• Rapid deployment completed within 5 hours, requiring minimal equipment and no ground preparation

The system was designed to integrate smoothly into daily farm operations, ensuring zero disruption.

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The Results:

• 25% Reduction in Energy Bills:
  
  • Savings of approximately $750 per month, despite winter conditions.
• 10% Higher Energy Production Than Forecast:
  
  • Outperformed winter generation expectations due to optimized orientation and system efficiency.
• Rapid Deployment:
  
  • Installed in just 5 hours, demonstrating PHNXX's ability to deliver fast, low-impact renewable solutions for operational farms.