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23 Jul, 2026
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Lightsource bp and Meta expand partnership with new power purchase agreement for Mowata Solar in Louisiana
Lightsource bp and Meta have finalized a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to support Mowata Solar, a 172MWdc (150MWac) solar project in development in Acadia Parish.
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31 Jul, 2024
Video: Solar leases – a landowner’s perspective
Lightsource bp has been working on solar projects across the UK and Ireland for over a decade, and we’ve formed strong partnerships with the landowners of our projects.
24 Jul, 2024
Video: Lightsource bp partners with the Ulster Farmers’ Union in Northern Ireland
Lightsource bp, building on a long history of developing renewable energy projects across the island of Ireland, has announced its new membership of the Ulster Farmers’ Union.
07 Jun, 2024
Supporting the Young Stock podcast by the Irish Farmers’ Journal
Last month saw Lightsource bp featured on the Irish Farmers’ Journal’s Young Stock podcast, designed for farmers and rural audiences under 35.
04 Jun, 2024
Supporting the rural economy through Badminton Horse Trials sponsorship
For the third year running, Lightsource bp was a proud sponsor of one of the world’s leading equestrian events – the Badminton Horse Trials in South Gloucestershire this May.
06 May, 2024
Plans for new Cookstown Great solar and energy storage project unveiled
Lightsource bp will be outlining their proposal to fund, develop and build a 57MWac solar and 54MW energy storage installation at Cookstown Great.
25 Apr, 2024
Experts in the field: Agriculture and solar working together
The mutually beneficial relationship between solar energy and agriculture can take many different forms.
13 Mar, 2024
Inspiring the next generation of solar experts with Uni visit to Crookedstone
Last week, a group of second year students from Queens University Belfast (QUB) visited Crookedstone Road Solar Farm, a project developed by Lightsource bp in Northern Ireland
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.
06 Dec, 2023
Unlocking value: showcasing our Asset Services
Lightsource bp is delighted to announce our participation in ‘Unlocking Value’, a new ITN Business programme developed in collaboration with The Institute of Asset Management.
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.
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.
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