60% grant aid for on-farm solar projects
Plans are afoot to launch a 60% grant for on-farm solar projects later in 2022. This was relayed by Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue at an Irish Farmers’ Association AGM. Paul O’Brien, Environment Committee Chairman, commented that rooftop solar on farm buildings offers significant potential to mitigate farm emissions. Solar will also help Ireland reach renewable energy targets and improve the resilience of farm business against rising energy costs. “The confirmation…