Electricity from slurry: €40m Biomethane Grant scheme opens for applications

Slurry from 1.3 million cattle will be required to meet the 2030 target, which represents approximately 20% of all winter cattle slurry produced in Ireland

It is expected that the €40m will kick start the development of around 10 40GWh anaerobic digestion plants within the next 18 months.

The €40m Biomethane Capital Grant has opened for applications with eligible projects allowed to claim up to €5m in funding.

It follows the publication of the National Biomethane Strategy in May. Under the scheme, successful applicants who meet the scheme eligibility can receive a grant aid of 20% of investment up to a maximum of €5m.