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05 Jun, 2026
Australia: Lightsource bp begins construction on Lower Wonga solar and battery project as hybrid strategy gathers pace
Lightsource bp has begun construction on the Lower Wonga hybrid project in Queensland, combining a 380MWdc solar farm with a 281MW/843MWh battery energy storage system.
25 Nov, 2020
A brighter future for young Aboriginal men – partnership with Clontarf
At Lightsource bp, we’re committed to having a positive impact on our local communities, and we’re always looking for opportunities to make a difference to the people living
23 Nov, 2020
New global head of structured finance appointed
New global head of structured finance appointed Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects is pleased to announce…
10 Nov, 2020
1.4GW global purchase agreement with Array Technologies
Advanced Solar Tracker Technology + Software to be deployed across Lightsource bp’s newly developed worldwide solar portfolio London – 10 November 2020 – Lightsource bp has
15 Oct, 2020
Penn State powers up with solar
The University and Lightsource bp partner to boost the sustainable benefits of solar energy for a brighter future Penn State announced that this month the University has…
01 Oct, 2020
$285M financing completed and construction begun on Bighorn Solar project in Colorado
300 megawatt solar project will deliver clean, cost effective energy to the EVRAZ North America steel mill in Pueblo PUEBLO, Colorado (October 1, 2020) – Lightsource bp has
23 Sep, 2020
Lightsource bp and Forestalia strengthen co-development alliance with 100MW of solar projects in Spain
Madrid, 23rd September – Lightsource bp, a global leader in development and management of solar projects, and Forestalia, a leading renewables firm in Spain…
21 Sep, 2020
Solar VPPA with L3Harris Technologies
Highlights: Virtual power purchase deal with Lightsource bp for up to 100 megawatts a year from solar farm Commitment is equivalent to removing 24,000 cars per year from the
14 Sep, 2020
Solar Construction Update – September 2020
Safe and responsible construction in 2019 Throughout 2019, we have been safely constructing solar projects across the world…
10 Sep, 2020
Lightsource bp sells projects to Statkraft
Lightsource bp announces sale of 275MWdc of developed solar projects to Statkraft Ireland Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy
03 Sep, 2020
Construction started for California pollinator friendly solar farm
Lightsource bp completes financing and starts construction on California pollinator friendly solar farm as part of SMUD’s Neighborhood SolarShares program 16.5 megawatt…
12 Aug, 2020
Lightsource bp and McCarthy Building Companies partner on Bighorn Solar Project in Pueblo, Colorado
Lightsource bp and McCarthy Building Companies partner on Bighorn Solar Project in Pueblo, Colorado Project to bring 300 megawatts of clean energy and jobs to community, in
16 Jul, 2020
Plans progress for 50MW solar farm in Durham, UK by Lightsource bp
Lightsource bp, a global leader in development and management of solar energy projects, has recently secured planning approval for a new solar farm near Castle Eden in Durham,
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