Kieran Coughlan: Want to save yourself hundreds or thousands on the farm?

Any grant aid received will help reduce the payback period. But in a tough year for farming, investing in solar still makes sense, writes rural tax adviser Kieran Coughlan

The average dairy farmer using around 25,000kW could see savings of as much as €2,000 per year by switching or renewing a contract at a discounted rate, writes rural tax adviser Kieran Coughlan.

Electricity prices continue to rise With the rise in fuel costs, there is also a creep in electricity prices.

According to Eurostat, Irish consumers are paying 40.42c per kilowatt-hour (including VAT and levies).