PROJECTS
Elgin Energy has delivered operational solar farms in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with an output of more than 230MW. This portfolio includes the largest operational solar farms to date in Scotland (Errol, 13MW) and Northern Ireland (Bann Road, 46MW).
At Elgin Energy, the long-term nature of infrastructural development requires extensive research and time in order to identify the right opportunities. Landowners are an integral part of each project. We build relationships with them founded on trust and respect and work together to develop sustainable projects. This approach means we only progress suitable developments and has resulted in a 98% success rate in planning applications. To date only one project has not achieved planning permission.
As of 2021, Elgin Energy has successfully obtained planning permission for 750MW across 58 projects. A further 2GW+ of projects are at late stages of development across the UK, Ireland and Australia.
TESTIMONIALS
‘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 Farm
Huw 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 & Crown
Mark (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 Farm
Paul Phillips (Landowner), Somerset, England
‘A complex project, well executed with a successful outcome completed by some top guys – proper job!’
Trequite Farm
Al Tregallas (Landowner), Cornwall, England
Operational Projects
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Ballygarvey Road
Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Capacity: 9MW
Constructed: Early 2018Ballygarvey Road solar farm is the second solar farm developed by Elgin Energy in Northern Ireland.
Bann Road
Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Capacity: 46MW
Constructed: Early 2017
This is the largest solar farm to date in Northern Ireland.
Bilsborrow
Location: Lancashire, Northern England
Capacity: 5MW
Constructed: Early 2017
Elgin Energy worked closely with the Duchy of Lancaster to develop this solar farm.
Hunger Hill
Location: Durham, England
Capacity: 5MW
Constructed: Early 2017
This solar farm is located near to a railway line.
Sandhutton
Location: North Yorkshire, England
Capacity: 5MW
Constructed: Early 2017
This solar farm has an existing public bridleway (equestrian trail) located at the perimeter of the site.
Berthlwyd
Location: Glamorgan, Wales
Capacity: 5MW
Constructed: Early 2017
The landowner has been able to continue using his land for sheep grazing.
Bodwen
Location: Cornwall, Southern England
Capacity: 5MW
Constructed: Early 2017
Extensive ecological studies were carried out prior to the development of this site.
Ebnal Lodge
Location: Shropshire, Southern England
Capacity: 5MW
Constructed: Early 2017
A public footpath runs through the centre of this solar farm.
Errol
Location: Perth, Scotland
Capacity: 13MW
Constructed: Early 2016
This is the largest solar farm to date in Scotland and is also one of the most northern utility scale solar farms in the world.
Rose & Crown
Location: Norfolk, England
Capacity: 30MW
Constructed: Early 2016
The Rose & Crown solar farm began construction in January 2016 and was energised in March 2016.
Carnemough
Location: Cornwall, Southern England
Capacity: 8MW
Constructed: Early 2016
This is Elgin Energy’s most southerly solar farm to date.
Jesus College
Location: Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Capacity: 7MW
Constructed: Early 2016
This site had a number of interesting challenges such as archaeology, flooding, protected species, and provisions required for underground public mains. The site layout was significantly defined by this process.
Wick Road
Location: Somerset, England
Capacity: 7MW
Constructed: Early 2016
This 7MW solar farm is located to the south east of Bristol in Somerset.
Sutor Farm
Location: Somerset, England
Capacity: 5MW
Constructed: Early 2016
This 5MW solar farm is located in Somerset in south west England.
Trequite
Location: Menheniot, Cornwall, England
Capacity: 12MW
Constructed: Early 2014
As part of the development of this site, Elgin Energy facilitated the opening of Padderbury Top, a Scheduled Ancient Monument, to the public.
Trewidland
Location: Pensipple, Cornwall, England
Capacity: 5MW
Constructed: Early 2014
Local labour was used on site during the delivery of materials, civil and final stage works.
Sundorne
Location: Shrewsbury, England
Capacity: 20MW
Constructed: Late 2014
Elgin Energy worked closely with the Forestry Commission to develop a new cycling track at the nearby Haughmond Hill.
Clawdd Ddu
Location: Tycroes, Ammanford, Wales
Capacity: 12MW
Constructed: Early 2014
The landowner lives in the centre of this solar farm and considers the panels to be ‘very good neighbours’.
Llwyndu
Location: Blaenporth, Wales
Capacity: 8MW
Constructed: Late 2014
This solar farm is located close to West Wales Airport.
Little Neath
Location: Pembrokeshire, Wales
Capacity: 5MW
Constructed: Late 2014
The site is adjacent to the Valero oil refinery at Milford Haven.
Burthy
Location: Cornwall, England
Capacity: 13MW
Constructed: Early 2013
