The central defender moves to the Impact Arena on a month’s loan.
Manager Billy Heath has moved to enhance his backline having let in seven goals already in the National League North.
Towering Gowling joined Torquay in the summer of 2017 after leaving Grimsby Town.
The Reds are looking to build on Saturday’s excellent 2-1 win at York City, their first victory of the new season.
He could make his Alfreton debut on Tuesday night when they host Curzon Ashton.