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21 May, 2025
Supporting farm diversification at Farmers Weekly Transition Live
Earlier this month, members of the Lightsource bp team were at Leeds University Farm for the Farmers Weekly Transition Live event.
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Supporting farm diversification at Farmers Weekly Transition Live
Earlier this month, members of the Lightsource bp team were at Leeds University Farm for the Farmers Weekly Transition Live event.
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.
26 Mar, 2025
Plans unveiled for new Hurst Farm Energy Storage project, Tibshelf
Lightsource bp will be outlining its proposal to develop a 99.9MW energy storage project at Hurst Farm, Tibshelf
20 Feb, 2025
Spotlight UK O&M: 2024 highlights
2024 was another excellent year for the Operations and Maintenance team at Lightsource bp, with a number of significant highlights.
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.
17 Dec, 2024
Spotlight UK Operations & Maintenance: Planning & Logistics
This month we’re shining a spotlight on our Planning & Logistics team, and the work they do for Lightsource bp Operations & Maintenance.
20 Nov, 2024
Spotlight: High Voltage (HV) expertise in the Lightsource bp Operations & Maintenance team
A key component of our O&M services is our High Voltage (HV) team, which plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, effective operation of renewable energy assets.
11 Nov, 2024
Showcasing renewables at the Farm Business Innovation Show
Last week saw the Lightsource bp team on the road discussing the benefits of leasing land for solar projects, at the NEC in Birmingham at the Farm Business Innovation Show.
24 Oct, 2024
bp completes acquisition of Lightsource bp
bp has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp.
22 Oct, 2024
Planning permission received for first ever UK standalone energy storage project
Lightsource bp has been granted planning permission for its first ever UK standalone energy storage project.
08 Oct, 2024
Game Changers for farming, and for energy – Lightsource bp sponsors Farmers Weekly Awards
For the second year running, Lightsource bp has sponsored the Farmers Weekly Awards.
02 Oct, 2024
Prosiect Maen Hir begins Stage Two Statutory Consultation
Wednesday 2 October 2024 marks the beginning of the Statutory Consultation for Prosiect Maen Hir. This consultation period will be open until 11:59pm on Friday 15 Nove