Solving the puzzle: Integrating renewable energy technologies on the farm

Irish farmers can become leaders to help Ireland to reach its 2030 targets.

According to Teagasc, the demand for renewable electricity is going to increase and farmers will have a key role to play in that. Picture: Getty

There is a “jigsaw puzzle” of technologies out there that can be hosted and deployed on farms for individual energy consumption needs, says Barry Caslin, Energy and Rural Development Specialist, Teagasc.

There are opportunities for agricultural supply chains, for farmers to sell renewable heat and for biomass trade centres that will create a relationship between the grower and the consumer.