Reaping the benefits of solar systems on farms

Barry Caslin from Teagasc gives a guide to installing sola panels on your farm

A flat rate farmer can claim back the VAT incurred on the purchase of a solar PV system. File Picture: Kyran O’Brien 

Solar photovoltaic (PV) cells work on the principle that energy in the sun is converted to electricity.

PV cells are used to convert solar radiation into direct current (DC) electricity.