Call for support for on-farm batteries from federal politicians
Re: Support for On-Farm Batteries
Australia’s farmers are calling for urgent government support for on-farm batteries to help secure their energy future, lower costs, and strengthen regional communities.
Electricity is one of the most significant input costs for Australian farms because farmers are major energy users. With access to land, rooftops, sunlight, and wind, farmers also have enormous potential to create clean energy for their own use. However, without reliable energy storage, much of this potential remains untapped.
Improving farmers’ access to energy storage will lower electricity bills on farms and reduce pressure on the grid in regional and rural communities.
Farmers for Climate Action is calling on government support to make battery storage more accessible and affordable for farmers. While many farmers have already invested in on-farm renewables such as rooftop solar, the high upfront cost of batteries remains a significant barrier.
Agriculture is already leading the way in emissions reduction, and farmers are working hard to lower costs and cut fossil fuel pollution by investing in on-farm renewables. Battery storage makes these clean energy solutions more effective.
The current cost of living crisis is hitting regional Australians and farmers particularly hard. On-farm batteries are already making a difference where they’ve been adopted and reduce farmers’ dependence on volatile coal and gas electricity prices. With government support, we can deliver more affordable, secure, and reliable energy for all Australian farmers.
We urge the government to back Australia’s farmers by supporting on-farm battery storage, unlocking the full potential of clean, homegrown energy in the regions that need it most.
Your sincerely,
Natalie Collard
CEO
Farmers for Climate Action
