Solar Panels For Farmers
The Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) now provide specifically targeted grants for farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment, including Solar PV panels.
The objective of the scheme is to encourage self-consumption of renewable energy on farms, lowering the carbon footprint of Irish agriculture while offering significant reductions in energy costs.
60% Grant Available
All eligible farmers can claim 60% of the spend back with the TAMS Grant. This is a massive opportunity to invest in renewable energy.
Grant Funding Details
Maximize your investment with substantial government support.
Grant Rate
Max Investment
Per farm (Min investment €2,000)
Batteries
Who Can Avail?
To be eligible for the 60% grant, you must meet the following criteria:
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Minimum Land Area
Must have a minimum of 5 hectares of owned, leased, or rented lands stated in BPS/BISS. -
Intensive Enterprises
Or generate a minimum of 20 production units from farming. -
Department Identifier
Must have a Department identifier. -
Max Size Eligible
The maximum size of PV panels eligible for grant aid is 62kW.
Where to Install?
Farm Shed Roofs
Can be mounted on any shed roof. We recommend South, East, or West facing. Installation on dwelling house is NOT permitted.
Ground Mounted
Nearest point must be within 500m of the farmyard. Inverter/ancillary equipment must be in the farmyard or next to the array.
Planning Permission
Rooftops up to 300kW and ground mounted up to 17kW are generally exempt from planning permission (subject to conditions).
Submission Requirements
LVP Renewables can assist with the survey and application process. The Department of Agriculture requires the following:
Solar PV Survey
Professional on-farm Solar PV Survey examining electricity needs.
Layout Plans
Drawings, farm structure layout plan, and farmyard layout plan.
Site Maps
Site location map including Eircode and proposed investment location.
Ownership Proof
Documents or BPS/BISS Map with LPIS numbers identifying land parcels.
CRO Certificate
For companies: CRO Cert and Memorandum/Articles of Association.
Sizing Verification
System must be sized correctly for your farm's needs (cannot be oversized).
Get Your Free Farm Survey
LVP Renewables are Department of Agriculture approved installers. We conduct free site surveys to design the perfect system for your farm and help with the grant application.
Did you know? We plant a tree for every solar system we sell.