Tamnamore-based animal feed and bedding manufacturer Capper Trading is investing £6 million in a renewable energy hub spanning two sites in Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland.

The project is co-funded through the Shared Island Sustainability Capital Grant scheme, which has awarded £1.39 million, signalling strong cross-border backing for low‑carbon infrastructure and associated supply chains.

The programme will install solar panels and battery storage across Capper Trading's Tamnamore facilities to self‑generate electricity and decarbonise production. The company also plans to electrify elements of its transport fleet to reduce logistics emissions, creating opportunities for electrical, energy storage and grid-integration specialists as the scheme advances through planning and delivery.

Capper Trading manufactures animal feed and bedding and provides bulk feed transportation across the agricultural sector. It operates more than 60 lorries in the UK and Ireland, delivering over 10,000 tonnes per week. Subject to planning approvals, the new hub is expected to generate 3.1 million units of renewable electricity per year, removing over 1,250 tonnes of carbon from company emissions.

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Matthew Steenson, Director and Group General Manager at Capper Trading said: "Our aim is to become a carbon‑free manufacturer within the animal feed and bedding sector. This investment in solar marks a major step in reducing our carbon emissions and supplying customers with low‑carbon products. As part of our wider decarbonisation strategy, we aim to transition our plant and machinery to electric alternatives, while also exploring technologies that will reduce emissions from our lorry fleet over time.

"The new sustainable hub will provide a clean, reliable supply of electricity to our Agri Hub and will form a key part of our long‑term strategy. Using bi‑directional technology, it will uniquely connect our two locations at either side of the motorway, creating an integrated, first‑of‑its‑kind system. The hub will also lower operational costs, enabling further investment in the near future."

The Shared Island Sustainability Capital Grant is part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme delivered by InterTradeIreland, Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, reinforcing the project's significance within an all-island policy and procurement context.

Kieran added: "It is fantastic to see another announcement of this scale in Mid Ulster following O&S Doors last month. This investment will bring local benefits to the economy and supply chain with Capper Trading using suppliers in County Down to source and supply project equipment. The new hub also has the potential to inspire other business to invest in renewable energy."