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  • Elgin Energy

    Company Overview

    Elgin Energy Holdings Limited

    London, EC2M, United Kingdom

    2009

    Approximately 150 employees (source: rocketreach.co). Revenue of $77.3 million in 2023 (source: rocketreach.co).

    What They Do

    Elgin Energy specializes in the development of utility-scale solar energy projects, focusing on both subsidy-dependent and post-subsidy markets. Initially targeting the UK, the company has expanded its operations internationally, particularly into unsubsidized solar projects by 2020 (source: renewables.digital). The company has established itself as a fully integrated platform that manages solar and storage projects from origination through to development, asset management, energy trading, and optimization. With offices in London, Dublin, and Sydney, Elgin Energy is well-positioned to serve a diverse range of markets including the UK, Ireland, Australia, Germany, and Italy (source: climatebase.org).

    Projects & Track Record

    Elgin Energy has successfully completed notable projects such as the Bann Road solar farm in Northern Ireland, which stands at 46MW, making it the largest operational solar farm in the region, and the Errol solar farm in Scotland at 13MW, the largest in Scotland (source: climatebase.org). To date, the company has delivered nearly 1GW of ready-to-build solar PV and storage projects, with a current portfolio exceeding 1GW from around 60 projects that have confirmed planning permission. Additionally, Elgin Energy has a robust pipeline of over 3GW across more than 150 projects in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, with aspirations to exceed 5GW by 2025 (source: renewables.digital).

    Recent Developments

    In August 2021, Elgin Energy secured significant financing for a 1.4GW solar portfolio comprising about 50 projects across the UK and Ireland from Berenberg Green Energy Junior Debt Fund III, marking a pivotal step towards achieving its goal of 5GW by 2025 (source: renewables.digital). The company has also been expanding its geographic presence, with ongoing developments in Germany, Italy, and Australia, and has maintained a strong track record of 98% planning success since its entry into the Irish market in 2015 (source: elgin.com).

    Working There

    Elgin Energy offers a variety of roles across multiple departments including development and origination, engineering, asset management, and commercial trading. Positions such as Head of Development UK & Ireland and Chief Legal Officer highlight the company's commitment to attracting top talent (source: elgin.com). The company culture is characterized by a multinational team that emphasizes collaboration and stakeholder engagement, alongside a focus on health, safety, quality, and environmental best practices (source: rocketreach.co). Hiring occurs at their offices in London, Dublin, and Sydney, with a growing team of approximately 150 employees (source: climatebase.org).

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