Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 June 2016
280. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the grant aid available for the deployment of solar energy panels on farm land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14172/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraGrant aid is available under the TAMS II Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme and the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme for solar panels used for electricity production (photovoltaic) and water heating that are permanently erected to buildings used for pig, poultry and egg production.
Additionally, the Sustainable Energy Authority (SEAI) administer the Better Energy Homes Scheme on behalf of the Department for Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources. The Scheme delivers a range of energy efficiency measures to households which include attic insulation, wall insulation, heating systems upgrades, solar thermal systems and an accompanying Building Energy Rating (BER).
