The role of solar in farmers 'future-proofing' their enterprises

Future Farm: Every farmer to generate their own power for their dwelling and holding

There is a lot of shed roof space on farms across Ireland, Mr Bolger told the Irish Examiner, and he wants to see that potential maximised in the near future.

Solar installations on farms will play a major part in farmers “future-proofing” their enterprises.

With ringfenced funding announced in recent days to support farmers with solar developments, Conall Bolger, chief executive of the Irish Solar Energy Association said that considering how big a portion energy bills are of farms’ running costs, “we’d really see it as imperative that farmers are able to make this journey” of generating their own electricity.