SOLAR PANELS FOR DONEGAL FARMS
Solar Solutions for Modern Farming
WHY SOLAR?
Solar PV Benefits for Donegal Farms
Make the switch to clean, renewable energy today!
Step into the future of farming with Donegal’s leading agricultural solar solutions. Our solar energy systems are a practical, eco-friendly alternative to traditional power sources, reducing costs and carbon footprints for farms in Donegal. Embrace solar energy for a sustainable future in agriculture today.
Farmers can access the Targeted Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) grant for the installation of solar panels and batteries. The grant applies to installations costing up to €90,000 and at a rate of 60% of the total cost incurred. This grant is not limited to sheds and farm buildings – farmhouses are also eligible. Also, those paying Irish corporation tax can benefit from a 100% write-off of the purchase value of energy-efficient equipment against their profit in the year of purchase with the Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) Scheme.
Government Incentives
Farmers can access the Targeted Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) grant for the installation of solar panels and batteries. The grant applies to installations costing up to €90,000 and at a rate of 60% of the total cost.
Lower Operating Costs
Farms and agricultural operations can cut down on their electricity expenses by generating their own solar power. Every penny saved is a penny earned in farming.
Energy for Operations
Solar power can support crucial farm operations, from powering irrigation systems to maintaining temperature in livestock barns. Reliable, clean energy exactly where you need it.
Earn From Your Excess
If your farm produces more energy than it uses, you may be able to sell the excess back to the grid, providing an additional source of income.
Guaranteed Power 24/7
With solar PV and battery storage, your farm can remain operational even during power outages, protecting your livestock and crops.
Optimised Land Use
Solar PV systems can be installed on land not suitable for crops or grazing, or on rooftops of farm buildings, making effective use of available space.
SOLAR PV POWER
How Solar PV Works for Argiculture
1. Solar PV Panels
Positioned on unused land or farm buildings, these panels convert sunlight into electricity. This powers your agricultural operations, irrigation systems. Optionally, a water heating system and battery storage units can be added.
2. Inverter
This indispensable component transforms the DC electricity generated by the solar panels into usable AC power. It fuels your farming equipment and, if chosen, charges the optional battery storage with surplus power.
3. Electrical Panel
Acting as the farm’s power distribution hub, this system manages the AC power from the inverter, supplying it to all areas of your agricultural operations, including optional water heating and battery storage units.
4. Water Heating System (Optional)
If opted for, solar power can directly fuel your farm’s water heating system, supporting animal welfare and cleaning processes by ensuring a steady supply of hot water, even drawing from optional battery storage when needed.
5. Battery Storage (Optional)
If chosen, excess electricity produced by your solar panels is stored in batteries. This offers a reliable power supply during evenings, cloudy days, or power outages, ensuring uninterrupted agricultural operations.
6. Metering and Monitoring
Monitor your solar PV system’s performance, tracking energy production and consumption in real time. Surplus power can be sold back to the grid, offsetting costs, while the optional battery storage provides a standby power source if installed.
THE TECHNOLOGY
Quality Products That Ensure Maximum Efficiency
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Eddi Water Heating System
Sonnen Battery
HDPV SOLAR ENERGY
Why HDPV Solar?
TESTIMONIALS
OUR APPROACH
The 6 Steps to Solar Success
From consultation to installation, our approach makes the switch to Solar PV easy and stress-free for every customer…
Free Estimate
Free Site Assessment
Detailed Quote
Grant Application
Solar Installation
Customer Care
SOLAR FAQ
Got Solar Questions? We've Got Answers!
Solar Photovoltaics (Solar PV) are best suited for use in Ireland due to their affordability and reliability for Irish homeowners and businesses.
Solar panels usually last between 20-30 years. Their efficiency will substantially reduce after this timeframe, but they will not completely stop generating electricity.
Yes, modern solar panels can still generate electricity during cloudy, wet, and rainy days, although they are most efficient during sunny weather.
Solar energy can substantially reduce electricity bills, it has diverse applications such as powering farm equipment and lighting, and it has low maintenance costs.
The initial cost of installing solar panels can be substantial, and solar panels may not generate enough energy during prolonged spells of poor weather.
Yes, there are several incentives in place to help Irish consumers, including farmers, make the switch to solar energy.
The size of the system would depend on the energy needs of the farm. A medium-sized array on a farm roof-top (50kW) would require 350-400m^2 of roof space and could generate 41,500kWh of electricity. Alternatively, a 50kW system could be ground mounted on metal frames, requiring approximately a third of one acre of land (0.1ha).
Yes, you can potentially receive payments for the surplus energy generated if your system is connected to the power grid. This is subject to changes in Irish regulations and energy companies’ policies.
For larger systems where you want to be paid for exporting electricity, metering will be required. Together with an export meter, you will require a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
In a typical solar park, each megawatt (MW) of a solar PV array would comprise approximately 4,000 panels spread over four to five acres (1.5–2ha) and should generate 850-950,000kWh of electricity per annum, depending on the geographical location.
