Elgin acquires ~200 MW Blackhall solar farm

The project is a late-stage, consented solar development with grid connection arrangements in place.

The acquisition significantly strengthens Elgin’s late-stage development pipeline in Ireland and increases the capacity available for participation in the upcoming Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction. The project is expected to play an important role in supporting Ireland’s renewable energy ambitions, energy security objectives, and growing demand for clean electricity.

Elgin is currently finalising the construction and energisation of approximately 150 MW of solar projects in Ireland as part of a previously announced portfolio transaction, further demonstrating the company’s ability to originate, develop, finance, and deliver utility scale renewable energy infrastructure.

Elgin Chief Executive, Dermot Kelleher, responded: “Blackhall is one of the largest late-stage solar development opportunities in the Irish market and represents a significant addition to Elgin’s Irish platform. As we continue to grow our portfolio of owned renewable energy assets, projects like Blackhall will play an important role in supporting Ireland’s decarbonisation ambitions, energy security, and long-term economic growth.”

Elgin expects to invest approximately €200 million in the development and construction of Blackhall solar farm, representing a long-term investment in Ireland’s energy infrastructure and supporting the transition to a more secure, affordable, and sustainable electricity system.

Ciaran Donnelly, Managing Director at GP Joule, noted: “We are pleased to have completed the sale of Blackhall solar farm to Elgin. Our team has taken the project from its early development stages, through planning and development, to this point, and completing the sale marks an important milestone for GP Joule Projects Ireland and everyone involved. From the outset, we have worked closely with the local community, and we are proud of the work that has gone into bringing Blackhall to this stage. We look forward to seeing Elgin take the project forward into its next phase and ultimately into operation.”

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