The solar energy potential for farmers

For installations costing up to €90k, in 2023 TAMS will provide a grant of 60% of the cost incurred for solar panel installations on agri buildings. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA Wire

The Government is calling for the delivery of as much solar energy in the next three years as the amount of renewable power rolled out in Ireland over the last 20 years, and farmers supplying Tirlán are leading the way.

Formerly known as Glanbia Co-op and Glanbia Ireland, Tirlán set up the FarmGen programme to offer farm families an opportunity to reduce their energy costs and become more self-sufficient, by using renewable energy.