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☀️ Good news on energy grants!

A new package of enhanced renewable energy and retrofit grants has been announced, aimed at helping households, farms and businesses reduce energy costs, lower dependence on fossil fuels and strengthen Ireland’s energy security.

The new grant limits are a welcome development for farmers, helping to address the gap left by recent restrictions to TAMS 3.

Read more 👇
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/new-energy-grants-can-go-a-long-way-in-helping-farmers-cut-fuel-costs/

New energy grants can ‘go a long way’ in helping farmers cut fossil fuel costs These measures would 'go a long way to helping farmers and businesses move to reduce fossil fuel energy costs and decarbonise their businesses'

🏡🔋 Solar panels generate electricity during daylight hours, but many Irish households use a significant amount of their electricity in the evening, when everyone is home.

A battery allows you to store excess solar energy generated during the day and use it later, helping you get more from your solar PV system.

But not every home needs one. It depends on your energy usage, evening consumption, and budget.📊

During your consultation, our team will look at your energy needs and help you decide whether battery storage makes financial sense for your home. Contact our team for a free, no-obligation quote: https://localpower.ie/get-a-quote/

☀️ Thinking about installing solar PV on your farm?

Every farm is different, which is why we design solar PV systems around your farm's energy usage, helping you maximise savings and long-term performance.

From your initial consultation through to installation, the Local Power team will guide you through:
✅ System design tailored to your farm
✅ TAMS or SEAI grant applications (where applicable)
✅ Grid connection applications
✅ Ongoing support for long-term performance

Start your journey to lower energy costs and greater energy independence today: https://localpower.ie/solar/solar-for-farms/

Poultry farmer Nigel Flynn farms 145,000 broiler birds just outside Clones, Co. Monaghan. With ventilation, lighting, feeders and water pumps running throughout the day, electricity is a significant cost on the farm.🐔

In 2019, he installed his first 50kW solar PV system and expanded the system in 2024, bringing total capacity to 74kW, alongside 16.6kWh of battery storage. ☀️🔋

👉 Read more about Nigel’s experience with solar and other Local Power farm installations: https://www.farmersjournal.ie/focus/renewables/solar-pv-on-farms-what-farmers-are-saying-911318

A huge congratulations to Local Power solar customer John Whelan from Co. Wexford, who claimed an incredible second place in the reversible class at the World Ploughing Championship in Croatia.🚜👏

Full story here: https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/whelan-claims-second-place-at-world-ploughing-championship/

Third-generation dairy farmer Shane Hegarty farms alongside his parents near Kilcock, Co. Meath, milking 50 Friesian cows alongside a calf-to-beef enterprise. 🐄

With milking, milk cooling and water heating all contributing to the farm’s electricity demand, investing in solar was a “no-brainer” for Shane, allowing him to capture free energy while significantly reducing the cost of running the farm.

With panels facing east and west, Shane can generate solar power around key milking times. He also uses an eddi diverter, ensuring excess solar energy is put to good use – first charging the batteries, then cooling milk or heating water, with any remaining energy exported to the grid, where he receives around 20c/kWh.

Shane also charges the batteries at night using cheaper electricity rates, helping to further reduce his overall energy costs.

👉 Thinking about solar for your farm? Get in touch with the Local Power team today: https://localpower.ie/get-a-quote/

☀️Our Managing Director, Pat Smith, recently spoke to Agriland.ie about the opportunities solar PV presents for Irish farmers and why greater use of farm rooftops should be encouraged.

Read the full story here👇

Policy that diverts farm land to solar ‘has to be challenged’ 'Any policy that encourages good productive agri-land to be diverted towards solar energy has to be challenged'

We’re delighted to share that our Managing Director, Pat Smith, has joined the judging panel for the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2026.

Pat will join a panel of industry experts tasked with recognising the businesses and organisations making a real impact through energy innovation, efficiency and sustainability.

Read more: https://www.businessenergyawards.ie/news/pat-smith-joins-judging-panel-for-business-energy-achievement-awards-2026

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Check out this high-performance solar installation completed at Warrenstown Farm in Co. Meath, delivering a 70 kWp photovoltaic system designed to support the energy demands of modern agricultural operations.🚜

The system includes:
🔋 173 premium Solarwatt solar panels
⚡ Fronius inverter system
🔋 22 kWh battery storage

This system allows the farm to generate clean electricity on-site while storing excess energy for use during peak demand periods, helping to reduce energy costs and improve overall efficiency.

Thinking about investing in solar for your farm? Contact the Local Power team today👉 https://localpower.ie/solar/solar-for-farms/

Local Power was delighted to recently install ChargePoint Dual Port CP6000 charging stations at the Great Northern Hotel in Co. Donegal, providing convenient EV charging amenities for hotel guests and travellers on the go. 🚗⚡

Another great example of how businesses can support the transition to electric vehicles while adding value for their customers.

Thinking about EV charging for your business? Get in touch with the Local Power team to learn more: https://localpower.ie/charging