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Farm energy grants Ireland 2026

Two major grant schemes for farms — TAMS III for on-farm use and NDMG for commercial buildings. Up to 60% capital grant available.

TAMS III — Farm Solar Capital Grant

Up to 60% capital grant

Maximum grant: €90,000 per holding. Farm must be a registered herd owner or have farm number.

Standard rate40% of eligible costs
Young farmer rate (under 40)60% of eligible costs
Maximum system sizeNo limit — sized to farm load
Maximum grant€90,000 per holding
Battery storageIncluded if grid-connected solar
Apply throughDAFM TAMS portal at agfood.ie

NDMG — Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (for farm buildings)

Sheds, grain stores, processing buildings, and milking parlours qualify for NDMG. This is a separate scheme from TAMS and can be claimed alongside it for different buildings.

NDMG tiered rates for farm buildings

  • 0–2 kWp: €900/kWp
  • 2–10 kWp: €600/kWp
  • 10–50 kWp: €400/kWp
  • 50–1,000 kWp: €150/kWp
  • Maximum total grant: €162,600

What farms use solar for

Milking equipment
Grain drying
Cold storage
EV charging
Lighting & heating
Water pumping

Calculate NDMG grant for your farm buildings

Use our commercial calculator to estimate TAMS III + NDMG combined.

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