Richard Barker, founder of DPA, had the privilege of visiting Willows Pastoral farm for their open day. The farm proudly showcased its cutting-edge robotic milking operation alongside their newly installed PowerPlus Energy Escape 20 and Escape 60 products.

The installation of the Escape series Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) marks a significant upgrade for Willows Pastoral. This system enables the farm to operate their SWER line without any power quality issues, ensuring reliable and consistent power for their growing operation. With this solution in place, the farm has greatly reduced its reliance on generators during blackouts and minimised the need for additional conversion equipment to run their GEA robotic milking system. Additionally, the installation has enhanced power quality for neighbouring properties during peak demand times.

The comprehensive installation included 50kW of PV on Fronius inverters, 60kWh of LiFe 4838 batteries, and a 10kW per phase continuous output CT+E system. This setup not only guarantees consistent power supply but also future-proofs the farm’s energy needs as they continue to expand.

The result? Willows Pastoral and PowerPlus successfully demonstrated how innovative energy solutions can support advanced agricultural operations, ensuring both efficiency and reliability.