Ireland heavily depends on imports of oil, gas and coal. In 2017, Ireland produced 4.9 million tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) of energy domestically while importing 9.8 million toe. This means that Ireland currently imports roughly two thirds of its energy. --- The information is taken from the following article on RTE News: At a glance: Where does Ireland's energy come from? 6 Sep 2022
In 2017, Ireland imported 9.8 million tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) of energy. This is equivalent to 114 million megawatt hours (MWh).
To eliminate all energy imports, an average Irish farm would need to generate 829 MWh of energy per year. We believe that this figure can be achieved with less than 3% of land used for renewables.
Under our plan, with less than 3% of the land used for renewables, a typical farm could more than triple its annual income. We believe that the initial investment will be paid back in 5-10 years depending on future energy prices.
Yes, the new Solar Capital Investment Scheme (SCIS) under TAMS 3 provides grants of 60% up to a maximum capital investment of €90,000. This means that farmers could save up to €54,000 on the cost of installing solar panels on their farms.
The European Green Deal is a set of ambitious plans to make the European Union climate neutral by 2050. The deal includes a number of measures to promote renewable energy including the Renewable Energy Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive.
REPowerEU is a plan to reduce Europe's reliance on Russian fossil fuels. The plan includes measures to increase renewable energy production, diversify gas supplies, and improve energy efficiency.
Our goal at Killarney Eco Energy Ltd (KEE) is to become the leading provider of renewable energy solutions to farmers in Ireland. We have the knowledge and the experience to help you choose the right renewable energy technologies for your farm and then install and maintain them for you.