Government must 'remove barriers to entry' to allow expansion of solar power

IFA is calling for a dedicated renewable budget for farmers.

Following this week’s announcement, Mr O'Brien said that solar PV technology "offers a real opportunity to reduce costs, support environmental ambitions, and foster energy independence".

The Irish Farmers' Association is calling for a dedicated renewable budget and the removal of remaining barriers to adoption for the sector.

The IFA's national environment chair Paul O'Brien has welcomed the move by Government to extend the existing Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland-operated Non-Domestic Microgeneration Scheme to include a broader range of potential applicants.