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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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