Elgin acquires Blackhall solar project from GP Joule

Type: Acquisition · Technology: Solar · Country: Ireland · Capacity: 200 MW · Value: EUR 200M · Announced: 2026-09-28

Elgin acquired the 200 MW Blackhall solar project development in County Meath, Ireland, from GP Joule in a transaction announced on 2026-09-28. The deal involves a project with planning consent and grid connection arrangements already in place and expands Elgin's late-stage Irish development pipeline. Elgin expects to invest approximately €200 million in developing and constructing Blackhall and is also finalising construction and energisation of roughly 150 MW of other Irish solar projects under a previously announced portfolio transaction. The acquisition increases capacity available for participation in the upcoming Renewable Electricity Support Scheme auction in Ireland and supports Elgin's owned renewable energy assets growth plans. GP Joule said the sale marks an important milestone after taking the project through early development, planning and local community engagement.

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Elgin Energy acquired the 200 MW Blackhall solar project in County Meath, Ireland from GP Joule, with the transaction announced on 28 September 2026. GP Joule has taken the project through early development, planning and local community engagement before the sale. Elgin Energy designs and delivers solar and storage projects across Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia. The acquisition includes planning consent and grid connection arrangements and Elgin expects to invest approximately €200 million to develop and construct Blackhall, while finalising construction and energisation of roughly 150 MW of other Irish solar projects under a previously announced portfolio transaction.

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