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In the heart of Mid Canterbury, where the plains stretch wide and the sun shines bright, a quiet revolution is taking place. It’s not only in the paddocks or the dairy sheds, but also on rooftops. Solar panels—once a novelty—are becoming a familiar sight across the region’s farms and rural businesses. At the forefront of this transformation is local electrical contractor, ElectraServe.

With over 56 years of service and a team of 46 staff, ElectraServe has long been a trusted name in the region. ElectraServe has a dedicated solar division, offering tailored solutions for residential, commercial, and—most notably—agricultural clients. Their approach is refreshingly local: no cookie-cutter kits, no outsourced labour. Every system is designed in-house and installed by their own team, ensuring quality, consistency, and ongoing support.

For Mid Canterbury’s farmers, solar energy isn’t just about sustainability. Rising electricity costs, increasing environmental regulations, and the need for energy resilience are pushing the sector to innovate. Solar offers a compelling answer.

Solar is a great tool to reduce your operating costs and become more resilient, it usually provides a better return than money in the bank.

The numbers back it up. Dairy sheds, irrigation systems, and processing equipment often run during daylight hours—perfectly aligning with solar generation. By offsetting grid reliance, farmers can slash power bills and reinvest those savings into their operations. With battery storage options, even off-grid operation is within reach.

As solar technology becomes more affordable and adaptable, Mid Canterbury’s farmers could soon be harvesting both crops and kilowatts from their land.

ElectraServe’s solar push isn’t just about business—it’s about community. From donating solar systems to local charities to partnering with Ruralco to make it easier for farmers, the company is embedding itself deeper into the region’s rural fabric. Their recent 75kw solar installation on EA Networks building in the Ashburton Business Estate is a testament to their local commitment.  ElectraServe is positioning itself not just as an electrical contractor, but as a renewable energy leader in the South Island.

As the sun rises in the east and spills across the Canterbury Plains, it’s powering more than just crops. It’s energising a movement—one that blends tradition with technology.

For Mid Canterbury’s landowners and farmers, the message is clear: the future is solar, with ElectraServe leading the charge, the future looks brighter than ever.