Solar farming raises some unusual tax questions

The landscape of rural Ireland is set to change over coming years, as solar farms are put in place.

A number of companies have been approaching farmers in select locations across southern Ireland with a view to securing long term contracts.

Already Amerenco Solar Kilcannon Limited, a subsidiary of Amarenco, a renewable energy company set up by former Bord Gais CEO John Mullins, has applied for planning permission for multiple locations in Cork and Waterford.