The power of renewable energy
A changing energy landscape
Our world is undergoing an energy transition, driven by the urgent need for energy security, resilience, and sustainability. Affordable, reliable, local sources of low-carbon energy have become more critical than ever, with renewables playing a key role in a diverse energy mix.
At Lightsource bp, we are well positioned to deliver value-driven onshore renewable projects that support the global energy transition, strengthened through our partnership with bp.
To deliver responsible and sustainable renewable power to our world
Why solar?
Sustainable, reliable, affordable energy
Solar power is resilient, reliable and predictable. As a locally-produced, sustainable and secure form of energy, this passive technology is playing a vital role in the world’s energy transition.
The benefits of solar, combined with its affordability and reliability during periods of peak electricity demand, makes it an ideal low carbon energy source for today’s world.
Utilising land for power, nature, and food
Each solar farm is designed with lots of wide-open spaces. This means they provide many opportunities for multi-purpose land management. From sheep grazing and biodiversity initiatives, our projects provide opportunity to create additional land use for local benefits.
Considering local communities
As a responsible renewable energy developer, it’s important for us to be good stewards of the land, and long-term partners of local communities. Our partnerships can span the entire lifecycle of a project.
Lightsource bp works with various stakeholders when building our projects, to make sure they benefit the local community – not just by generating renewable energy, but by supporting the local ecosystem as well.
We construct our projects with a view to improving soil health, fostering biodiversity, and strengthening rural economies. From ecological assessments to community engagement, we do our best to create projects that local communities can be proud of.
Benefits of renewable power
Sustainable energy
Renewables help advance low-carbon energy.
Affordable
Renewables are the cheapest form of electricity in history, as stated by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Reliable financial returns
Utility-scale projects offer predictable, long-dated financial returns.
Empower local economies
Renewable energy projects create local jobs, contribute property tax revenue, and provide dependable revenue to landowners to supplement farm income.
Low noise or visual impact
Solar farms, for example, are only 2.75m high, don’t emit any noise beyond the site boundaries, and require minimal maintenance.
Encourage wildlife and biodiversity
Through environmental impact assessments and land management, projects can be designed to enhance habitats and increase biodiversity.
Take a look around
To see the benefits of renewable energy in action, take a look around some projects that Lightsource bp has been proud to be part of.
Marley Thatch solar farm
A day in the life of a solar farm
Vendimia Solar in Aragon, Spain
Raising sheep on solar farms: Meet families helping revive America’s sheep industry
Birch Solar Farm in Ohio
Belfast International Airport – Solar PPA
Join Lightsource bp
Choose a career where you are empowered to change the world! If you are passionate about accelerating the energy transition and looking to join a global collaboration of team members focused on delivering renewable energy, visit our careers page to find out more about working at Lightsource bp.