Your Farm Details
Get 60% grant rate instead of 60%
30 kWp
6 kWp (Min)162 kWp
€400
€100€2,000
€0.32
€0.20€0.50
100% write-off in Year 1
TAMS 3 Grant
€23,400
60% rate
Your Net Cost
€11,700
70% effective discount
Annual Savings
€6,635
27,000 kWh/year
Payback Period
1.8 yrs
After grants & relief
Cost Breakdown
Gross System Cost€39,000
TAMS 3 Grant-€23,400
Cost After TAMS€15,600
ACA Tax Relief-€3,900
Your Final Cost€11,700
30-Year ROI Projection
Assuming 3% annual electricity price increase
Total Savings
€267,391
ROI
2185%
- Cumulative Savings
Environmental Impact
Your 30 kWp system will save 8,100 kg CO₂ annually, or 243 tonnes over 30 years.
Understanding TAMS 3 Solar Grants
Who Qualifies?
- Registered farmer with valid herd number
- Minimum 6 kWp system size
- Online application via agfood.ie
- Must use approved contractor
Grant Rates
- 60% standard grant rate
- 60% for Young Trained Farmers
- Maximum eligible investment €90,000
- Maximum grant €54,000 - €54,000
ACA Tax Relief
- 100% first-year capital allowance
- Write off against taxable profits
- Reduces effective cost by ~25%
- Applies to equipment cost after grant
Application Process
- Submit online via agfood.ie
- Receive approval before ordering
- Complete installation within timeframe
- Submit payment claim with receipts