Kolbet Club Lambs in Rudd, Iowa, operates in an industry where margins are shaped by feed costs, weather, and electricity usage tied to daily animal care.

The farm partnered with Artisun Solar to install a 78-panel rooftop system designed to offset nearly all on-site electricity demand. The system now covers close to 90% of annual usage.

In its first year, the system delivered $5,216 in electricity savings. Lifetime savings are projected at $227,446, with payback achieved in under one year due to available agricultural incentives.