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15 Dec, 2024

Australia: Lightsource bp reaches major milestone on solar and battery projects to deliver firmed renewable energy solutions 

Lightsource bp announces it is commencing construction on its Goulburn River hybrid project and its Woolooga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

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29 Oct, 2024

Wool quality and sustainability: Insights from Lightsource bp’s Wellington solar farm 

Lightsource bp has seen promising results from the second round of wool testing at its Wellington solar farm, in New South Wales, Australia.

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24 Oct, 2024

bp completes acquisition of Lightsource bp

bp has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp.

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27 Aug, 2024

New Zealand: Kōwhai Park solar farm breaks ground

We’re pleased to share that our Kōwhai Park solar farm in Christchurch, New Zealand, has officially broken ground following the project’s successful financial close.

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15 Aug, 2024

New Zealand: Lightsource bp secures NZ$267m financing package for Kōwhai Park solar farm

Lightsource bp has secured NZ$267 million of financing on its 168MWdc Kōwhai Park solar project located in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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24 Jul, 2024

How large-scale solar can benefit the energy transition

The energy transition is a complex challenge requiring a diverse mix of energy sources. Large-scale solar projects are emerging as a crucial component.

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14 Dec, 2023

Lightsource bp recycles capital to accelerate renewable asset growth in the APAC region

Lightsource bp announce the sale of five utility scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects to Beijing Energy International Australia (BJEI Australia).

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06 Jul, 2023

Lightsource bp supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and backs the Voice

We acknowledge Australia’s First Nations people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and their continuing connection to country, sea, and water.

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29 Jun, 2023

Six reasons why solar farms make great grazing

Agrivoltaics, the combination of agriculture and solar electricity generation, demonstrates how solar can provide the best of both worlds.

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08 Feb, 2023

Giant step forward for one of New Zealand’s largest solar farms

Christchurch airport has chosen one of New Zealand’s largest energy companies, Contact Energy, and international solar developer, Lightsource bp, as its partners.

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08 Dec, 2022

A $540M secured on Wellington North and Wunghnu

Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects, has successfully closed on a A$540…

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15 Aug, 2022

Lightsource bp to become largest solar developer and owner in Australia

Lightsource bp announces it will reach financial close on its Wellington North and Wunghnu Solar Farms later this year.

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