Swyft Energy, one of Ireland’s leading solar PV installers, has partnered with Kerry Agribusiness to make it easier for farmers to reduce electricity costs and lower carbon emissions.
Swyft Energy provides a full turnkey solution for farmers, managing the entire solar PV process from design through to installation. It also manages the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) and aftercare. TAMS can now cover up to 60% of a solar PV and battery storage system.
This grant, plus Accelerated Capital Allowances and the ability to sell excess solar electricity back to the grid, means that farmers can recoup the entire cost in three years.
Electricity costs
Solar power is a proven way for Kerry Agribusiness milk suppliers to reduce costs while also reducing their carbon footprint, in a time when average electricity costs are still 53% higher than they were in 2021.
Swyft Energy co-founder Adrian Casey, emphasised Kerry Agribusiness’ commitment to sustainable farming practices through its Evolve program.
“We are delighted to help local milk suppliers take a step that’s a clear win-win: using solar PV to protect the environment while also making a clear, positive impact on their own business’s bottom line.”
A Kerry Agribusiness milk supplier, PJ O’Halloran, from Ballyheigue in north Kerry, was looking for a solar PV system that would reduce his energy bills, work in a dairy parlour environment and be supported by the installer before, during and after installation.
Using Swyft Energy’s solar PV system, Mr O’Halloran reduced his 55-cow dairy farm’s electricity costs by 57%.
Swyft Energy’s agricultural team conducts a site visit and prepares a tailored proposal based on the client’s electricity consumption and farm needs. Swyft Energy will then manage the grant application process and complete the installation after TAMS approval.
“Having worked on many solar PV farm installations, we have a very clear idea of what’s needed to ensure the application process is straightforward and the TAMS grant is obtained,” Casey added.
“This partnership with Swyft Energy marks another step forward in our commitment to supporting milk suppliers on their sustainability journey,” said Kerry Agribusiness general manager, James O’Connell.
“Our objective is to provide a structured and reliable solar solution for our milk suppliers that will help them reduce on-farm emissions and manage energy cost volatility,” O’Connell added.
Original Source: agriland.ie
