Whole operation
We structure energy around the full agricultural facility load, not a token solar layer on one corner of the operation.
How It Works
We power the whole operation. Day and night.
Full energy migration, not a partial solar add-on. We move your entire operating load (production, packing, processing, cold chain and irrigation) to solar-backed power.
Full migration
Not fragments. The whole operating profile.
Agriculture does not fail in neat sections. If power drops, the impact can move through animals, water, refrigeration, processing, security and export quality at the same time. The migration is therefore planned around the entire operation.
Day and night
Daytime production, irrigation and processing are assessed alongside night-time ventilation, refrigeration, security, pumping and animal welfare demand.
One migration plan
Generocity UFMS and Lumen are layered where needed so the agricultural operator moves the complete operating profile, not isolated pieces of it.
Agricultural loads
Built around the way agriculture actually uses power.
Agriculture is not one load profile. It can mean animal welfare systems, water movement, refrigeration, processing, export quality controls and remote infrastructure operating at the same time, across day and night demand.
Livestock & animal welfare
Poultry houses, piggeries, dairies and game operations need reliable power for ventilation, heating, cooling, water, feed and monitoring systems.
Irrigation & pumping
Pivots, boreholes, pumps, fertigation and water movement create seasonal load profiles where tariff escalation quickly becomes production risk.
Packhouses & cold chain
Cold rooms, grading lines, refrigeration, washing, sorting and export-quality systems depend on stable energy beyond normal office-hour demand.
Processing & mixed operations
Mills, dairies, agro-processing plants, workshops, staff facilities and remote production infrastructure often need a blended energy path, not one generic solar answer.
Product offerings
One agriculture migration platform, two entry points.
Foundation-1 starts with the operating profile of the agricultural operator, then routes the agricultural operation into the product structure that can carry the complete operating load with the clearest technical and commercial outcome.
Generocity
Generocity UFMS for qualifying agricultural operations and facilities.
Generocity UFMS makes on-site solar a simple tariff switch. Qualifying agricultural operators can migrate through a Foundation-1-funded managed tariff structure and pay the new and improved tariff, use Asset Finance where end-of-term ownership is preferred, or purchase outright.
Best fit
Agricultural production sites, packhouses, dairies, poultry houses, piggeries, mills and agro-processing sites with usable roof or ground space and meaningful daytime demand.
Lumen
Combined on-site solar and wheeled clean energy for the whole operating profile.
Lumen pairs funded on-site solar (Generocity) with clean energy wheeled through the grid. Operators that qualify for Lumen automatically qualify for the on-site infrastructure too, for a guaranteed 30% from solar and 30% from wheeling: 60% combined, scaling toward 80% on heavier load.
Best fit
High-consumption agricultural facilities with cold storage, irrigation, ventilation, pumping, processing or livestock welfare loads, including day and night demand.
How it works
The process is designed around agricultural qualification before installation.
01
Map the whole operation
The process starts with the full operating profile: operation type, premises, tariff, seasonal demand, daytime load, night-time load, critical systems and recent electricity bills.
02
Design full migration
The operation is reviewed for Generocity or Lumen based on spend, location, roof or land suitability, tariff structure, seasonality and the loads required to power the whole facility.
03
Structure the commercial route
The simple tariff switch, Foundation-1-funded UFMS, Asset Finance, outright purchase, PPA, roof lease or service terms are matched to the selected agriculture migration model and institutional partner requirements.
04
Build around production
Approved projects move into engineering, installation or supply activation with timing shaped around growing cycles, animal welfare, commissioning windows and site access constraints.
05
Operate and monitor
After energisation, Foundation-1 monitors performance, coordinates maintenance and supports the account so the energy system remains aligned to the agricultural operation.
Eligibility
What we assess before recommending a product path.
Agricultural operator
Registered South African agricultural operations, including packhouses, poultry producers, piggeries, dairies, game operations, processors, co-operatives and qualifying agri infrastructure owners.
Electricity spend
Generocity qualification starts from roughly R10,000 monthly electricity expenditure. Higher spend and seasonal load profiles may qualify for the combined Lumen model.
Agricultural load
We assess irrigation, pumping, ventilation, feeding, heating, refrigeration, processing, cold-chain, milling and other production-critical electricity demand.
Premises fit
On-site solar requires usable, low-shade roof or ground area, suitable electrical infrastructure and access for accredited installation teams.
Documentation
Recent power bills, registration information, premises details, tariff data and financial documentation may be required during assessment.
Non-core profiles
Individual residential homes are outside the core programme. Agricultural estates, worker villages and mixed-use agricultural infrastructure may be assessed as part of an operating profile.
Commercial options
Generocity UFMS can be funded, financed or purchased outright.
Foundation-1-funded UFMS
Foundation-1 and its funding partners carry the infrastructure cost while the agricultural operator simply migrates and pays for supplied energy through the new and improved tariff.
Asset Finance option
For Generocity UFMS, qualifying operators can use Asset Finance where they want the same infrastructure scope and ownership at the end of the term.
Outright purchase option
Where ownership is preferred, the operator can buy the Generocity UFMS infrastructure outright, with engineering, installation and support scoped around the project.
Switch tariffs where suitable
Commercial terms are structured around supplied or generated electricity, with the intended outcome of reducing exposure to standard grid tariffs and diesel dependence.
Performance responsibility
Monitoring, maintenance and operational performance are handled through the programme structure rather than pushed onto the operator as a capital project.
Implementation
What happens after qualification.
For on-site agricultural projects
Engineering teams validate roof or ground conditions, electrical integration, system sizing, installation sequencing, site access and monitoring requirements before deployment begins.
For grid-delivered supply
The commercial and supply structure is checked against the operation's location, utility relationship, seasonal demand and agricultural load profile before activation of the energy service.
Common questions
Do you only cover part of the operation?
No. Foundation-1 is built for full agricultural energy migration. We assess the whole operating profile, including day and night demand, then use Generocity UFMS or the combined Lumen model where needed to power the complete operation.
Is this only for primary production?
No. Agriculture includes poultry, piggeries, dairy, game, irrigation, packhouses, cold storage, processing, mills and mixed agricultural operations. The assessment starts with the real operating load, not one narrow category.
Is Foundation-1 only a solar installer?
No. Foundation-1 structures clean-energy migration pathways for agricultural operators. Some operations receive on-site solar, others receive grid-delivered clean energy, and some require a combined model.
Does every agricultural operation qualify for zero capex solar?
No. Qualification depends on electricity spend, operating history, premises suitability, technical feasibility, agricultural load profile and partner funding requirements.
Can I finance or buy the Generocity UFMS infrastructure?
Yes. Generocity UFMS can be structured as a Foundation-1-funded managed tariff path, an Asset Finance option with ownership at the end of the term, or an outright purchase where the agricultural operator wants ownership from the start.
What happens if my site cannot support enough panels?
The assessment can consider the combined Lumen model where wheeled clean energy may be more appropriate than a standalone on-site system.
Where should I start?
Use the savings and eligibility flow on the Pricing page. It gathers the information needed to route your agricultural operation toward the right product path.
Ready to migrate the whole operation?
Start with the eligibility and savings flow. Foundation-1 will use the supplied agricultural operation details to assess the full operating profile, product fit and next steps.