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03 Sep, 2025

Collective Virtual Power Purchase Agreements for low-energy businesses

Collective VPPAs help low-volume energy businesses to unlock the benefits of predictable, large-scale renewable energy procurement.

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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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31 May, 2021

                
        
Lightsource Labs to deliver local flexibility to UK Power Networks and Western Power Distribution  

      
              
Lightsource Labs,  today announces its first commercial partnerships with Distribution Network Operators in the UK.

        

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19 May, 2021

                
        
Solar projects connected in 2020

      
              
Despite a global pandemic, hundreds of team members working remotely and national lockdowns for most of our offices, we still managed to make 2020 one of our best years yet.

        

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14 May, 2021

                
        
Problem-solving pro, Kin’s story

      
              
I joined Lightsource bp when the company was only focused in UK. My previous job allowed me to work on a wide range…

        

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14 May, 2021

                
        
A career by accident, Kate’s Story

      
              
I was looking for a temporary job to save up to travel and volunteer with a sustainable charity. I was offered an…

        

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07 May, 2021

                
        
New Global Head of Investments appointed

      
              
Lightsource bp is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivier Fricot as Global Head of Investments.

        

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29 Mar, 2021

                
        
£20m funding granted for decarbonisation project in South Wales

      
              
Lightsource bp recieved £20m funding for their decarbonisation project in South Wales. London – Lightsource bp

        

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08 Mar, 2021

                
        
Power purchase agreement announced with Ernst & Young for Norfolk solar farm

      
              
Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects, has been selected to provide Ernst & Young LLP…

        

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04 Mar, 2021

                
        
100MWp sale agreed with NextEnergy Solar Fund for £64.3m

      
              
Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects, has today announced the completion…

        

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04 Mar, 2021

                
        
Early plans unveiled for new Anglesey solar farm

      
              
Lightsource bp, a leading solar development company, will be presenting their initial ideas for a new Anglesey solar installation to the local community for their input.

        

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17 Dec, 2020

                
        
2020 achievements from the Lightsource Foundation

      
              
At Lightsource bp, one of our core missions is to create a positive impact for people and communities.

        

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