Renewable energy company Elgin has announced plans to invest nearly £400 million in five solar and energy storage projects across England.
The developments, located in Suffolk, Buckinghamshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire, will have a combined capacity of 230MW. Together, they represent around 0.5% of the solar capacity the UK Government is targeting by 2030.
Projects could move closer to construction by 2027
Elgin expects four projects to reach final investment decision by the end of 2026, with all five due to reach that stage by the end of the first quarter of 2027. That would bring them closer to construction and supplying renewable electricity to the national grid.
The investment is also expected to support employment during construction, followed by longer-term roles in operations and maintenance. Local businesses could find work across civil engineering, electrical installation, site management and environmental services.
The plans build on Elgin’s growing UK portfolio, which includes more than 10GW of solar and battery storage projects. The company said the investment would support the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure, energy security and homegrown power.
Why it matters for Britain
The projects could bring construction work and supplier opportunities to four English counties while adding more renewable generation and storage to the UK grid. If delivered, they would make a modest contribution towards the Government’s 2030 solar ambition.
