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19 Feb, 2025

10 Power Purchase Agreements signed and 1.3GW contracted in 2024

Lightsource bp achieved a significant milestone in 2024 by securing 10 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totalling 1.3GW across Europe, the Americas and APAC.

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