With the war in the Middle East, diesel prices are tipping over $3 per litre in some cities and there is no guarantee that price rises will be contained despite cuts to fuel excise.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says it could take up to six months for oil and gas to be flowing properly from the Gulf. Its head, Fatih Birol, warned this situation is even worse than the oil shocks in the 1970s. Back then, about 10 million barrels of oil were lost a day and this time, 11 million barrels were lost in a single day.
For many communities especially in regional and rural Australia, the oil shock is a reminder that we can’t rely on supply chains and governments to guarantee that we will not run out of fuel. A supply disruption impacts both the supply of diesel and the price of fuel. As the war continues, this is putting pressure on day-to-day operations for agriculture and farming communities who need reliable fuel for planting, harvesting and processing.
While Australia seeks to find solutions around the oil shock, rural businesses can take matters into their own hands by choosing solar and off-grid batteries and take ownership of their electricity supply and energy security.
You can install an Australian-made RedEarth Energy on or off-grid battery storage system between 100-300kWh with your rooftop solar system up and have your factory-built battery energy storage system delivered in four weeks. This gives you the same useable energy as roughly 28 to 88 litres of diesel – without ongoing trips to the petrol station or being exposed to fuel prices.
RedEarth Energy produces modular batteries that are designed in containers that can be scaled for your energy needs. Developed over 13 years by RedEarth Energy in Queensland, the Dingo system is built in Australia and built for Australia’s harsh climate and weather conditions.
A Dingo hybrid solar and battery system, backed with a small backup generator, can cut diesel use by up to 90% on many farms. Your generator is a last resort back up, not your main power source.
With a battery, you get reliable power round the clock to keep things running from pumps, irrigation to cooling. Instead of storing fuel on-site, a solar and battery system can keep your farm running. Rather than waiting to know if petrol or diesel prices will come down or be more readily available, you can take your reliance off diesel right now.
RedEarth batteries give you the backing of local support right here in Australia. Our technical team and trusted partners are on hand to help whenever you need it. What’s happening in the Middle East may be out of your control, but your energy doesn’t have to be.
Invest in solar and batteries to produce your own electricity and reduce your reliance on diesel today.
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