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11 Jul, 2024

Lightsource bp teams up with Plymouth university to capture biodiversity on site

Solar projects offer an ideal location for wildlife to thrive, boosting the biodiversity and resilience of local ecosystems.

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28 Jan, 2022

                
        
Leading renewable finance expert joins as Group Chief Financial Officer

      
              
Global solar leader Lightsource bp is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernardo Goarmon as Group Chief Financial Officer and Board Member.

        

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24 Jan, 2022

                
        
Going beyond solar: boosting biodiversity for a more sustainable future

      
              
As a solar company, our main contribution to global sustainability is pretty much what it says on the tin – we make renewable energy.

        

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29 Dec, 2021

                
        
Watch our 2021 year end video

      
              
As 2021 comes to an end, we’ve created a video to celebrate our people and our best moments across the world.

        

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02 Dec, 2021

                
        
From millions to billions – why finance is key to delivering a low-carbon future

      
              
A few months ago, we announced our partnership with 10 major global banks, including CIBC, to provide a $1.8 billion credit facility.

        

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09 Nov, 2021

                
        
Lightsource bp strengthens executive team with new Group General Counsel

      
              
  9th November 2021 – Global solar leader, Lightsource bp is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Young as its new Group General Counsel. Lee will oversee the legal,

        

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14 Oct, 2021

                
        
Lightsource bp partners with H&M Group

      
              
Lightsource bp partners with H&M Group to further the growth of renewables Global solar leader Lightsource bp has today announced that it has entered into a partnership with

        

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11 Oct, 2021

                
        
Online community consultation event announced for new Wrexham solar proposal

      
              
Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects, will be outlining their proposal to fund, develop and build an…

        

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20 Sep, 2021

                
        
Lightsource bp further accelerating growth, now targeting 25GW solar developments by 2025

      
              
Global solar leader Lightsource bp today announced it has secured a new $1.8 billion revolving credit facility and trade finance facility.

        

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09 Sep, 2021

                
        
We’re constructing 1.3GW of solar so far in 2021!

      
              
Despite a global pandemic, hundreds of team members working remotely and intermittent national lockdowns, we’re still on track for making 2021 one of of the best years yet.

        

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06 Sep, 2021

                
        
New Head of Government Affairs for Europe appointed

      
              
Lightsource bp is pleased to announce the appointment of Francisco Beirão as the company’s new Head of Government Affairs for Europe.

        

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28 Jun, 2021

                
        
Lightsource Labs partners with Pure Planet

      
              
Lightsource Labs, Lightsource bp’s in-house energy technology business, is partnering with 100 percent renewable energy supplier Pure Planet

        

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11 Jun, 2021

                
        
Community consultation event announced for proposed Lawns Farm solar installation

      
              
Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects, will be outlining their proposal to fund…

        

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