Solar energy for farms
Power Your Farm. Sustainably.
Bord Gáis Energy and the Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) have partnered to bring brilliant solar solutions to farmers across all sectors and counties.
Our custom-designed solar PV systems are your renewable energy solution for long-term sustainable farming and energy cost management. Through our IFA partnership, we’re offering affordable, innovative and superior quality solar solutions to help Irish farmers transition to a lower carbon future.
Register your interest
Why choose IFA and Bord Gáis Energy as your solar solution provider?
Support
Together, Bord Gáis Energy and IFA will provide the ongoing support and information you'll need to make the most of your new solar solution.
Guidance
We provide advice on available supports like expected system performance, payback periods, ongoing data analysis, support on any technical issues and planning for future expansion.
Experience
Our team have installed 1,500 solar PV systems in Irish homes, farms and businesses and have provided post-installation support to over 2,000 solar PV installations.
Quality
We provide a high-quality installation that is fully guaranteed by two trusted brands, using only the best materials available and follow best and latest industry practices.
Our solar solution
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How it works
Step 1: Visit ifa.ie or call 0818 989 498 to complete an Expression of Interest form.
Step 2: A member of the IFA team will visit your site to carry out the initial high-level survey, providing indicative pricing.
Step 3: We’ll work with you to complete your TAMs Grant and NC7 application, so the paperwork is ready for you to submit.
Step 4: Our team will visit your site to complete a full technical survey.
Step 5: You’ll receive a Technical Report outlining the prep work required for your installation.
Step 6: We’ll schedule the installation after your NC7, and TAMS Grant have been approved.
Step 7: Our team will agree your solar PV system installation date with you.
Step 8: We’ll provide the paperwork needed for your TAMs Grant and NC7 completion form.
Why solar is a brilliant solution for your farm
Reduce your electricity bills by moving to a solar rooftop solution which can effectively power energy-intensive processes on farms, significantly reducing energy costs through self-consumption.
Shrink your carbon footprint by generating 100% renewable power.
Use space on rooftops or land to generate low-cost, zero carbon solar power.
Protect your business from energy market volatility. Lock into predictable low-cost power for the 25+ year lifetime of your solar PV system.
If your solar installation generates more electricity than you need, the extra power can be sent to the grid and you may be compensated through your energy provider.*
*If availing of TAMS funding, the system installed must be comparable to the previous 12 months energy usage.
Solar energy systems have no moving parts unlike wind turbines, so there’s less wear and tear. Lower maintenance costs mean you save more over time.
Grants aid is now available at 60% on solar PV systems, up to €90,000 and 62KW. Grants are also available on solar batteries.
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