Energy consumption and production in organic arable farming

This factsheet examines energy use and self-sufficiency potential in organic arable farming. It analyzes diesel consumption across farming operations—mainly for soil preparation, harvesting, and storage—totaling 9,767 liters annually. The study evaluates renewable energy solutions, focusing on a 50 kW wind turbine and 250 solar panels (350 Wp each). Results show that combined solar and wind energy production reaches 521,457 MJ (approx. 145,000 kWh), sufficient to fully cover the farm’s annual energy demand. The energy output is well-balanced, with peak production from both sources occurring in summer. The analysis confirms that small-scale on-farm wind and solar systems can make organic arable farms energy-neutral.