BONUS SPRING SUMMER 2025

Take immediate control of your farm’s energy costswith solar and a 6-monthpayment holiday The energy crossroads facing farmers For South Africa’s farmers, power is more than just an expense — it’s the heartbeat of operations. Irrigation pumps, cold storage, and processing equipment all rely on consistent electricity. Yet, farmers face an unstable grid, regular outages, and tariffs that climb higher every year. Generators have long been the safety net. They keep operations going when the lights go out, but at a high cost. Fuel costs fluctuate, engines demand constant maintenance, while fixed costs for just staying connected to the grid remains the same even as you reduce electricity consumption. So, should farmers get rid of their generators? Not yet. A smarter way forward: integrating solar and generators Ordiphase believes in a step-by-step approach to energy security. The GreenTower ESS (Energy Security System) combines solar, battery storage, and smart controls – and crucially, it integrates your existing generator into the mix. This way, the generator isn’t your main back-up power source anymore. Instead, it runs only when absolutely necessary, saving diesel, reducing maintenance costs, and extending its lifespan. Over time, as solar and storage capacity grows, generator runtime becomes minimal – until eventually, your farm is ready to cut ties with Eskom altogether. HowGreenTower ESS works for farmers Every installation is designed by a professional engineer and tailored to the farm’s needs. A typical farm systemmight include: • Tier-1 solar modules for reliable power generation • Lithium battery storage for operation at night and rainy days • High-efficiency inverters with generator integration • Smart controllers and protection infrastructure to manage all sources seamlessly The result: a power system that is reliable, flexible, and cost-effective – with your generator acting as a backup of last resort rather than a daily necessity. Financing that fits farming The biggest hurdle to solar adoption has always been cost. That’s where Ordiphase’s partnership with Jaltech comes in. Through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): • 100% funding – no deposit, no collateral • Monthly payments cover finance, insurance, and maintenance (done by Ordiphase) • 6-month payment freeze to ease cash flow during installation • New generator and maintenance options for farmers moving toward full off-grid operation • If you prefer to remain connected, Ordiphase manages Eskom and municipal registration and compliance This model means no upfront capital outlay – and your generator is integrated into the system as part of a long-term strategy to cut ties with Eskom cost-effectively. Why the time to act is now Eskom and Nersa are reshaping tariffs in ways that hit agriculture hardest: Spring/Summer 2025 BONUS www.agribonus.co.za 20