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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 story17 Apr, 2015
Minister of State for Energy, Matthew Hancock MP “Excited” by Lightsource bp UK’s Achievements
During his visit, the minister spoke to staff about his excitement at what Lightsource bp UK had achieved. Minister of State for Energy, Matthew Hancock MP…
24 Mar, 2015
The Minister of State for Energy have stated his admiration of Lightsource bp’s solar farm
Lightsource bp’s Chalcroft Solar Farm in Southampton was visited and admired by The Minister of State for Energy UK-based Lightsource Renewable Energy…
10 Mar, 2015
Lightsource bp UK Headquarter Visited by House of Lords DECC Minister
House of Lords DECC Minister visits HQ of Lightsouce bp UK, Europe’s leading solar energy company Europe’s leading developer and operator of solar…
04 Mar, 2015
Lightsource bp UK’s CEO Responds to CfD Auction Announcement
Lightsource bp CEO Nick Boyle has responded to the announcement of CfD Auction Lightsource Renewable Energy has been awarded a Contract for Difference…
03 Mar, 2015
Lightsource bp and Octopus Investment Secure £76m Refinancing from Barclays
Octopus and Lightsource bp have closed the project refinancing of solar portfolio, securing £76m from Barclays. Octopus Investments (“Octopus”) and Lightsource Renewable..
21 Nov, 2014
Lightsource bp UK Announces Major Sponsorship of Pioneering Project
Major Sponsorship of Pioneering Rural Energy Project Farm Power Key to Future UK Energy Supply Lightsource Renewable Energy…
19 Nov, 2014
Partnership to Explore Solar Farms and Agriculture
Lightsource bp UK have joined forces with two education partners to explore the relationship between solar farms and agriculture…
23 Sep, 2014
NFU Launches Best Practice Guidance For Solar Farms
A new guidance by the NFU showing best practices for solar farms. New guidance compiled by the NFU and published by the BRE National Solar Centre…
11 Sep, 2014
Lightsource bp UK Sponsors Championship Winner Tina Cook
European gold and Olympic silver medal winner Tina Cook is being backed for a bright season by new sponsor Lightsource…
29 Aug, 2014
“The Best Trip Ever” – A Review of Our Solar Independence Day Event
Read a review of our Solar Independence Day event from Cecily Spelling at…
15 Aug, 2014
Bentley Obtains Carbon Trust Standard Award
Bentley Motors has become the first automotive manufacturer to be awarded the triple Carbon Trust Standard for carbon, water and waste reduction. The certification…
12 Aug, 2014
UK Solar PV Industry Reaches 5GW Capacity
According to the latest weekly analysis by NPD Solarbuzz on UK PV market deployment, the UK’s cumulative capacity has now reached 5GW. This makes the UK only the sixth country