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02 Apr, 2025
Lightsource bp contributes to the World Economic Forum’s conversation on responsible renewables deployment practices
Lightsource bp’s Penny Laurenson, Global Head of Sustainability, contributed to WEF’s conversation and thought leadership on responsible deployment practices.
Read story29 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
24 Nov, 2023
Lightsource bp announced as finalists at UK Business Awards
We are incredibly proud to announce that Lightsource bp has been announced as finalists in two categories in the UK Business Awards (UKBA) 2023.
16 Nov, 2023
Here’s what the electrical grid of the future looks like
Today’s grids were built for a different age. A grid powered by renewables looks very different – with energy storage playing a key role in balancing supply and demand.
10 Nov, 2023
How a global renewable target can supercharge the solar sector
Electricity was responsible for 28% of all greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. Fortunately, we have a scalable, proven and affordable solution – renewable energy.
02 Nov, 2023
Lightsource Foundation raises a huge £1 million
Lightsource bp is proud to announce that the Lightsource Foundation has exceeded our ambitious goal of one million pounds in fundraising!
13 Oct, 2023
European Power Markets feature
We discuss how Lightsource bp has been building innovative solutions and meaningful partnerships across the energy transition.
29 Sep, 2023
European solar jobs increased 39% in 2022
Employment in the solar industry jumped by 39% in 2022, according to the latest EU Solar Jobs Report.
27 Sep, 2023
Record renewable energy growth keeps 1.5° target alive says IEA report
‘Staggering’ progress in solar is helping to keep 1.5° goal alive.
08 Sep, 2023
Lightsource bp awarded prestigious Platinum Award from the Charities Trust
Lightsource bp has achieved the Platinum Payroll Giving Quality Mark Award 2023 for promoting Payroll Giving to the very highest standard.
16 Aug, 2023
Announcing Lightsource bp’s Sustainability Report 2022
Our 2022 Sustainability Report captures our environmental impact and progress, our ambitions, and how we take social responsibility.
12 Jul, 2023
Solar installation smashes global record for tenth consecutive year
Solar is well and truly on the rise. 239GW of new solar power was installed in 2022, smashing the annual record for the tenth year in a row, according to a new report.
04 Jul, 2023
New data: positive habitat gains across Lightsource bp UK solar projects
Lightsource bp is proud to share the results of an independent audit by WSP of ten of our solar farms across the UK, which identified positive habitat gains.
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The power of solar
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Sustainability
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