The development of solar energy generation in agriculture has the potential to have three “major” benefits for Ireland’s agricultural industry.
That is what Teagasc told attendees at a sitting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee, which focused on solar energy and the agricultural industry.
Solar energy generation
The state agency outlined that enhanced energy security through the displacement of fossil fuels will “bolster” its national energy self-reliance through the consumption of locally generated renewable electricity in place of electricity generated from imported fossil fuels.
It gave an example whereby dairy farmers could generate a conservative estimate of 200-gigawatt hours of electricity if they were to meet 50% of their demand from renewable sources.
This would not require any land use change as it would be housed on existing roof space, the state agency…
Solar energy generation: 3 benefits for Ireland’s ag industry
