Funding for renewable energy and farm diversification projects is available through the NI Rural Development Programme. Funding of up to £5000 is available for Technical Assistance. The objective of this income stream is to help farmers do their homework and research new farm diversification opportunities for their farm enterprises. Assistance can be sought for feasibility reports, economic app...
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Make Your Roof Pay
The huge interest on farm renewable energy is now a key feature of all farming events and this year’s Winter Fair will again provide the opportunity for farmers to examine the renewable energy potential for their farm business. As with other similar events, the independent farm advisory organisation, the GreenYard NI Ltd will be on hand to provide impartial advice to help you make the right choic...
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Financing your Project
One of the most significant problems in most renewable energy projects is finance and being able to capitalise on a good site or obtaining planning permission.
There is a belief amongst farmers that if the project stacks up then finance will be available – nothing could be further from the truth. It is our experience, and that of our clients, that the economic merits of the project do not matt...
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What is Solar PV?
Solar power refers to energy derived from the sun in terms of either direct heat or daylight. The sun could easily provide all our power needs; the problem is capturing it.
Solar renewable systems can be divided into two types; Solar thermal which relies on heat from the sun to provide heating and hot water, and solar photovoltaics (PV), which converts daylight into electricity. Solar PV cells ...
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