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24 Apr, 2024

Behind the scenes at Lightsource bp’s first battery energy storage project

Our Tiln battery project has now been energised. Here’s why this is a key milestone in our mission to build a renewable-powered grid. 

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16 Apr, 2024

Do solar panels work on cloudy days?

Solar panels continue to generate renewable electricity even on gloomy days, but how does this work and what effect does cloud have on generation?

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11 Apr, 2024

World Economic Forum brief: Clean energy as a catalyst for a nature-positive energy transition

World Economic Forum brief examining how building renewable energy can help biodiversity and leave ecosystems in better shape than they found them.

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12 Feb, 2024

Lightsource bp receives Investment Award for its contribution to renewable energy growth in Greece

Lightsource bp, global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects, has been awarded the Investment Award at the UK-Greek Business Awards.

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07 Feb, 2024

Accelerating decarbonisation with first ever battery energised  

Lightsource bp has energised the first battery project of its multi-gigawatt global energy storage pipeline.

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18 Jan, 2024

Poetry in motion: enjoy our sheepdog bard’s ode to solar

Lightsource bp understands the importance of supporting the farming community and has always sought out opportunities for dual land use.

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19 Dec, 2023

Solar power leads the way on affordable electricity

A new IRENA report shows that 86% of renewable electricity cost less than fossil fuel-generated electricity, with solar power leading the way.

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11 Dec, 2023

Agrivoltaics: What it is, and why it’s key to scaling up solar

Agrivoltaics enables multiple land-use opportunities for solar farms that can enable food production through growing and cultivation of crops and grazing of livestock.

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07 Dec, 2023

Lightsource bp and REA host energy transition roundtable at COP28

Lightsource bp and the UK’s Renewable Energy Association (REA) have hosted a high-level roundtable discussion at COP28.

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05 Dec, 2023

Lightsource bp is championing solar at COP28

Lightsource bp is in attendance at COP28 to advocate for a crucial role for solar power in the energy transition.

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30 Nov, 2023

bp agrees to take full ownership of Lightsource bp

bp has agreed to acquire the 50.03% interest it does not already own in Lightsource bp, enabling Lightsource bp’s continuing growth and high performance.

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29 Nov, 2023

Solar and nature in perfect harmony

SolarPower Europe have released this year’s entries for their 2023 photo competition, Lightsource bp has submitted three entries, showcasing our projects in the UK, Greece and

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