Farms are some of the best places in Ireland for solar: big shed roofs, daytime power use and grant support. We design and install farm solar PV for dairy, tillage, pig, poultry and mixed farms, and we work out whether TAMS 3 or the SEAI business grant pays you more.
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Why solar suits Irish farms
Daytime loads
Milking, milk cooling, water heating, pumping and ventilation all run while the panels are producing.
Big roofs
Sheds, parlours and stores give plenty of space without using land, and ground mounts work where roofs don’t.
Grant support
TAMS 3 and the SEAI business grant cut the upfront cost a lot.
Long-term value
Panels last 25+ years and cut a bill that keeps rising.
Farm solar grants: TAMS 3 or SEAI
TAMS 3 Solar Capital Investment Scheme: a 60% grant on eligible solar investment, up to a ceiling of €90,000, for systems sized to the farm’s own use.
SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen grant: temporarily about 45% of eligible costs for applications made up to 6 July 2027. This may suit farms that have already used their TAMS ceiling.
ACA: qualifying solar equipment can be written off against tax in year one under the Accelerated Capital Allowance scheme.
Grant terms change, so we check the current rules for your farm and handle the application. Please confirm the details with your adviser too.
Sizing a farm system
We size the system from your ESB bills and how the farm actually uses power through the day and the year, so most of the solar is used on the farm rather than exported. Smaller systems can usually connect under the standard microgeneration rules. Larger farm systems need an ESB Networks application, which we prepare for you.
Adding a battery shifts midday solar into evening milking, and on exposed sites a small wind turbine can add winter output alongside the panels.
Where we install farm solar
We cover farms across Ireland, with most of our work in the south-east and Munster: Tipperary, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Carlow and Limerick.
Common questions
Can I get TAMS for solar panels?
Yes. TAMS 3 has a Solar Capital Investment Scheme with a 60% grant on eligible investment up to €90,000. The system has to be sized to your farm’s own use. We check the current terms and help with the application.
Can I sell surplus electricity from the farm?
Yes. Under the Clean Export Guarantee your supplier pays for electricity you export. The best savings still come from using the power on the farm.
Do I need planning permission for farm solar?
Many roof-mounted farm systems are exempt under current planning rules. Larger ground-mounted systems may need permission. We check on the survey and explain the rules for your site.
How much can a farm save?
It depends on your usage. A dairy farm with steady daytime demand typically uses most of what it generates. A free energy audit gives you real figures for your farm.
Get a free farm solar quote
Free survey, grant check and a clear price. We reply within one working day. Or call 083 480 0023.
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