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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.

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11 Jun, 2020

                
        
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21 May, 2020

                
        
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06 May, 2020

                
        
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04 Mar, 2020

                
        
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30 Jan, 2020

                
        
Lightsource BP appoints Benjamin Kott as CEO of Lightsource Labs

      
              
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05 Dec, 2019

                
        
Lightsource BP to accelerate global solar growth with further investment from BP

      
              
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27 Nov, 2019

                
        
Lightsource BP Breaks Ground on UK’S First Brick Factory Powered by Solar

      
              
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25 Nov, 2019

                
        
Lightsource BP to hold community consultation event for new Hulam solar farm proposal

      
              
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25 Nov, 2019

                
        
Lightsource bp pioneers UK’s first night time solar service

      
              
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10 Oct, 2019

                
        
Lightsource BP to hold community consultation event for new Cholderton solar farm proposal

      
              
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19 Jul, 2019

                
        
Lightsource BP to hold community consultation event for Bryn Henllys Extension solar farm proposal

      
              
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31 May, 2019

                
        
Community Event Held for New Kirkby Fleetham Solar Farm

      
              
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