ELGIN ENERGY NEWSLETTER Q2 2022
Elgin Energy Newsletter 2022
ORIGINATING, DEVELOPING & DELIVERING UTILITY SCALE SOLAR+STORAGE PROJECTS
Elgin Energy is a leading international and independent solar+storage development platform
We are committed to and working towards a zero-carbon future
As of 2021, Elgin Energy has successfully delivered 230MW of solar energy across 21 projects in the UK, providing the equivalent of 75,000 homes with clean energy annually. A further 6GW solar + 3GW storage projects are at late stages of development across the UK, Ireland, and Australia.
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benefits of solar pv
Economical, Environmental and Social Benefits of Solar PV
Socio-economic Benefits
–Solar PV can be developed and installed faster than any other renewable with a typical construction period of 3 – 4 months.
–Solar has a very predictable energy curve as it produces electricity during daylight hours.
–Landowners can benefit from a stable, long-term income.
–Solar has a very predictable energy curve as it produces electricity during daylight hours.
–Landowners can benefit from a stable, long-term income.
–Solar development facilitates dual-usage of land as sheep can continue to graze between panels.
–Solar farms can use the existing grid infrastructure and do not require major grid reinforcements.
–Solar developments are easily screened using existing or new hedgerows.
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–Solar farms can use the existing grid infrastructure and do not require major grid reinforcements.
–Solar developments are easily screened using existing or new hedgerows.
Environmental Advantages
–Solar energy provides electricity without emitting greenhouse gases or air pollutants
–Solar farms will assist in the reduction of CO2 emissions and reduce our dependence on imported fossil fuels
–Solar is clean, quiet, and visually unobtrusive
–Solar farms will assist in the reduction of CO2 emissions and reduce our dependence on imported fossil fuels
–Solar is clean, quiet, and visually unobtrusive
–The passive environment around solar farms is an appealing habitat to a variety of wildlife and has been proven to enhance biodiversity
–Solar energy does not require the input of external fuel and therefore supports national energy independence.
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–Solar energy does not require the input of external fuel and therefore supports national energy independence.
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Testimonials
Curious about what people say about us & our services?
‘Having considered carefully we decided to appoint Elgin Energy as our company of choice to develop our solar farm, the first in Ceredigion. We found Elgin Energy to be honest and delivered what was promised in a friendly and professional manner. We would highly recommend Elgin Energy and would not hesitate to use them again.’
Llwyndu FarmHuw Kurys (Landowner), Ceredigion, Wales 
‘I found Elgin Energy to be extremely professional and knowledgeable in regard to the planning and executing of the solar farm at Rose and Crown Farm. They have provided me with a very useful income stream in these uncertain times for British agriculture and thanks to Elgin Energy we can secure the future of this family business.’
Rose & CrownMark (Landowner), Norfolk, England
‘Signing with Elgin Energy was the best thing we ever did, which in turn has helped significantly with our expansion plans for the farm. It has brought us an income stream which has helped the farm through the difficult times and will provide stability for the farms future. Working with the guys from Elgin Energy was great, what I really appreciated was that they delivered what they promised!’
Sutor FarmPaul Phillips (Landowner), Somerset, England
‘A complex project, well executed with a successful outcome completed by some top guys – proper job!’
Trequite FarmAl Tregallas (Landowner), Cornwall, England
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