Solar trial sees success

Kelly Butterworth
Updated September 26 2017 - 11:04am, first published September 18 2017 - 2:00pm
Andrew Chamberlain, QFF, Don Baartz, Brookstead cotton farmer, and Peter Sutrin and Oliver Davis both from Proven Energy. Photos - Mary O'Brien, Cotton Australia.
Andrew Chamberlain, QFF, Don Baartz, Brookstead cotton farmer, and Peter Sutrin and Oliver Davis both from Proven Energy. Photos - Mary O'Brien, Cotton Australia.

High energy costs have been front of mind for cotton growers like Don Baartz for decades and many have turned their attention to solar systems to combat rising bills. 

Kelly Butterworth

Rockhampton-based journalist covering all things ag.

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