A recent study at the Agricultural Technology Centre concludes that producers with corner arm centre pivot irrigation systems can reduce their energy consumption by 30 to 40 per cent if a variable frequency drive (VFD) is added to the motor used to power the water pump.Ken Blackley discusses (1:44 minutes) (822 Kb)Funding for this Canada-Alberta cost-shared project was provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Flexibility Fund, as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.Source: Agriculture and Rural Development