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Utility-Grade Fencing for Solar Farms

Boerman Fencing provides high-security, wind-resistant perimeter fencing built to protect utility-scale solar projects across Michigan and beyond.

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Fencing Solutions for Solar Projects That Need to Perform

  • Provides strong perimeter protection against wildlife and unauthorized access, ideal for open rural solar fields.

  • Choose from galvanized steel for durability or wood for cost-efficiency. Both built to endure the Midwest climate.

  • We install lockable, equipment-friendly gates sized to your service and maintenance needs.

  • Engineered to hold up against strong seasonal gusts — a must for flat, open solar sites.

Experienced in High Fence. Trusted by Utility Leaders.

At Boerman Fencing, we’re more than installers — we’re infrastructure partners.

Our team understands the strict timelines and safety requirements of utility-scale projects.

We’ve worked directly with energy companies, developers, and EPCs to deliver results on time and on budget.

  • 10+ years in commercial & agricultural fencing

  • 10–20 miles of high fence installed per year

  • In-house fabrication equipment for speed

  • Trusted by EDP Renewables & Consumers Energy

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High-Performance Fence Options for Your Site

7'–8' Woven Wire

Ideal for deterring deer and wildlife in rural areas.

Chain Link Fence

Perfect for substations, battery storage, and security-sensitive zones.

Barbed Wire Add-On

Optional topper for enhanced perimeter protection.

Custom Gates

Equipment access, utility service paths, and secure entry points.

Proven Results in Utility-Scale Fence Projects

  • Inman Solar Field – Illinois
    7’ Woven Wire Fence | Steel Posts | Completed on schedule

  • Consumers Energy Sites – Southern Michigan
    7' & 8' Chain Link with Access Gates | Gas & Electric Facility Perimeter

  • “Boerman helped reduce costs with smart materials and got the job done right.” – EDP Renewables Rep

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Inman Solar Field High Fence

Available for regional and multi-state solar installs.

Serving Michigan and Beyond

We regularly work throughout:

  • Michigan

  • Illinois

  • Indiana

  • The surrounding states & beyond

FAQs

Common Questions About Solar Field Fencing

  • We started our fence business in 2014. We have been passionately installing fence across our home state of Michigan and the country for a little over 10 years now. However, Zac our owner operator has been installing fence practically his whole life since learning the trade from his father.

  • We specialize in a variety of commercial and agricultural fence. Specifically, high fence and security enclosures. Annually, we install 10-20 miles of high fence across Michigan and the United States.

  • The trade of fence building was passed down to Zac Boerman (Owner & Operator) and he pursued his passion for fence by starting his own business in 2014. Since then, he has continued to grow his expertise through hands-on experience in the field and being apart of the American Fence Association. His lifetime of experience, relationship building skills, and eye for aesthetic details have resulted in many returning customers and contractors. Our crew leaders are educated equipment operators and skilled communicators. With years of hands-on experience in the construction and fencing industries, they bring a high level of professionalism and efficiency to every project. From job site management to equipment operation, our team is trained to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality results — no matter the size or complexity of the job.

  • We have long standing relationships with our suppliers that help insure we receive the highest quality materials at the best market price. We also have fabricated attachments and equipment that allow us to work efficiently and effectively to complete high fence projects in a timely manner. Overall, we are very passionate about the fence trade and most of all leaving our customers satisfied with the final product of our work.

  • Most developers opt for 7’–8’ woven wire or chain link to balance visibility, strength, and intrusion prevention.

  • Yes. We coordinate directly with project managers and engineering teams to meet build-out deadlines and spec requirements.

  • We primarily serve Michigan but travel for large-scale projects across the Midwest.

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