Ten Considerations for Solar-Powered Irrigation in Utah

Authors

Ngonidzashe Mufute
Matt Yost, Utah State UniversityFollow
Burdette Barker, Utah State UniversityFollow
Kalen Taylor, Utah State UniversityFollow
Mark Nelson, Utah State UniversityFollow
Randall Violett, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jody Gale, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

12-6-2022

Abstract

This fact sheet outlines considerations for using solar-powered irrigation in Utah:

• Solar powered irrigation (SPI) is becoming more cost effective and practical to consider on the farm as the cost of alternative sources of energy are rising.
• Irrigators can now benefit from incentives such as tax credits to help offset costs.
• Investing in solar provides more independence from price fluctuations and energy shortages.
• Considerations for SPI systems include energy demand of the irrigation system, type and value of crops grown, available incentives and support, cost and accessibility of alternative energy sources, and multiple uses of the generated solar power energy.

Recommended Citation

Mufute, N., Yost, M., Barker, B., Taylor, K., Nelson, M., Violett, R., & Gale, J. (2022). Ten considerations for solar-powered irrigation in Utah [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.