‘Solar In Action’ – Rooftop Solar Roadshow Rolls Out Across Farms This Summer
IFA, in partnership with Bord Gáis Energy, has launched ‘Solar In Action’, a series of on-farm events showcasing rooftop solar installations on working farms nationwide.
This farmer-focused roadshow offers a unique opportunity to see solar energy in action, installed by IFA and Bord Gáis Energy, delivering real savings and sustainability benefits for farm businesses.
Events will take place throughout the summer, with more dates and locations to be announced in the coming weeks.
Farmers attending will hear first-hand from those who have already installed rooftop solar, learning about their experience, costs, benefits, and practical insights into how it’s working on their farms. Additionally, speakers from IFA and Bord Gáis Energy will present details on the application process, TAMS and the technology used by IFA and Bord Gáis Energy.
Upcoming events include:
- Cork – 10th June – 8pm
Ronald and Brian Shorten, Clonakilty, Co. Cork (P85 TF83)
- Galway – 12th June – 7pm
Bertie & Brian Roche, Kilmora Farm, Kylemore Abbey, Loughrea, Co. Galway, (H62 AP84)
- Tipperary – 18th June – 7.30pm
Pat Carroll, Garrandee, New Inn, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, (E25 E045)
- Clare – 25th June – 7.30pm
Tom Lane & Andrew Dundas, commencing at Quinpool, Parteen, Co. Clare, (V94 YC6A)
- Longford – 9th July – 7pm
Andrew & Daniel McHugh, Brianstown House, Longford, Co. Longford,
(N39 X3T9)
- Wexford – 14th July – 8pm
Paul Kehoe, Glasscarrig, Ballygarrett, Gorey, Co. Wexford, (Y25 X375)
The event series also highlights the support available to farmers through the TAMS 3 Solar Capital Investment Scheme, which offers grant aid of up to 60% for eligible rooftop solar installations.
IFA President Francie Gorman said, “Farmers are stepping up to the energy challenge. ‘Solar In Action’ shows the real, practical steps farms can take to cut costs and carbon. These are working farms, already producing their clean energy with IFA-Bord Gáis Energy rooftop systems – and the TAMS grant makes it even more accessible”.
John Cussen, Bord Gáis Energy, added, “Rooftop solar power solutions are helping farmers reduce energy costs – saving up to €200,000 across the lifetime of a typical installation – while supporting the long-term sustainability of their farms”.
“The ‘Solar In Action’ roadshow gives farmers the chance to see the technology in action, hear from others already seeing the benefits, and speak with experts about how solar could work for their own farm. With strong demand across the agriculture sector, solar is the smart, future-focused choice for farms of all types and sizes.”
All events are free and open to all farmers. For updates and the latest schedule, and to register for an event, click here.
