Farmers Struggle to Go Solar | Waterford News

Farmers are hitting a wall as the old TAMS solar grant program stalls, leaving eager dairy and beef producers without the funding they need to go solar. The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association is applauding the SEAI for stepping in with its non-domestic solar grant—but it’s falling short by excluding battery storage, a critical component for powering milking routines. With dairy prices at a low, farmers can’t afford the upfront cost, and without government support for storage, they’re stuck. Officials face a tough choice: invest heavily in grid upgrades or incentivize on-farm batteries through SEAI—because empowering farmers to generate and store their own energy isn’t just good for the environment, it’s a win for the entire energy system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5534fff318ee0b3d