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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.
Read story27 Mar, 2017
Northern Ireland’s Largest Solar Project in Antrim by Lightsource bp
We’re pleased to announce the commissioning of a major solar development…
20 Mar, 2017
14 New Sites Connected Ahead of March ROC Deadline
We’ve connected 14 new UK sites, well ahead of the 1.2 Renewable Obligations Certificate (ROC) March 31st deadline. Totalling more than 50 Megawatts, the new sites are located
10 Mar, 2017
New CSO Joins Lightsource Senior Management Team
We are pleased to announce the appointment of James Brooks as Chief Strategy Officer, a member of the executive leadership team…
01 Feb, 2017
Lightsource – A Challenger of 2017!
Lightsource Renewable Energy has been named as one to watch in 2017 by The Challenger Project, citing our potential to change the criteria of renewables and upend the status quo
16 Jan, 2017
Lightsource bp Secures Third-Party O&M and Asset Management Deal with Vortex
Lightsource bp partners with Vortex on the acquisition of one of the UK’s largest solar PV portfolios. Lightsource Renewable Energy, Europe’s leading solar energy company, has
15 Dec, 2016
Pre-Commencement Conditions: Are you on the LPAs Naughty list this year?
It’s that time of the year again – no not Christmas party season, although the fairy lights, tinsel and champagne are definitely in place…
22 Nov, 2016
Airport Operators Association Awards Lightsource Best Environmental Initiative!
Our Crookedstone solar farm, which powers Belfast International Airport, scooped the award for Best Environmental Initiative at…
18 Nov, 2016
Solarplaza, NL, Name QE2 Floating Solar Array 3rd Largest in the World!
In March 2016, Lightsource installed Europe’s largest ever solar PV system on a deep body of water. With a surface area of 57,000 square meters…
17 Nov, 2016
Nick Boyle speaks about Lightsource bp’s origins at Energy Live
Missed the Energy Live Next sessions at EL2016? Watch our CEO Nick Boyle tell the story of how he got into the industry…
05 Nov, 2016
CNBC – Floating Solar Arrays Point to Bright Future for Clean Energy
The potential of solar power is significant, with the International Energy Agency previously stating that the sun could be the…
05 Nov, 2016
Nick Boyle – Green Can’t Just be a Badge, it’s Business
Discover why corporations are procuring solar power We’re all too aware of the pressures to improve CSR credentials and serious initiatives such as COP21…
03 Nov, 2016
Planning Compliance – Why Bother?
In this week’s edition of The Planner newsletter, there is an article entitled Enforcement officers are ‘unsung heroes’ – quoting a speech…