News & insights
27 Mar, 2024
Community consultation event for new Drumquin energy storage project proposal
Lightsource bp will be showcasing their proposal to fund, develop and operate a 100MW energy storage facility near Drumquin, at an event on 10th April.
Read story31 Aug, 2023
Be the change: August philanthropy update
Read about how we’re making a positive difference to the world and our communities.
24 Aug, 2023
Inspiring the future – students tour Welsh solar farm
Last week we welcomed students from the AFS Innovators programme to our Maes Bach solar farm in South Wales, for a whistle-stop tour of the world of ground-mount solar.
14 Aug, 2023
New video: virtual tour of a UK solar farm
Take a virtual tour of our 4.9MWp Ibstock Brick solar project, which provides the local brick manufacturer with 30% of their annual electricity needs.
09 Aug, 2023
Giving back to local communities via sponsorship of Fishguard & Goodwick RFC
Lightsource bp, developers of the local Langton solar project, are proud to be a new sponsor of the Fishguard and Goodwick RFC.
26 Jul, 2023
Supporting farming at the Energy & Farm Diversification Show
Lightsource bp was a proud sponsor of the Energy & Farm Diversification Show, held at Gurteen College in Co. Tipperary last week.
24 Jul, 2023
Lightsource bp launches 2022 Sustainability Report
Our latest sustainability Report captures our sustainability strategy, aims and progress at Lightsource bp.
21 Jul, 2023
New planning application for 49.9MW County Durham solar project submitted
Our 49.9MWac Hett Moor solar project in County Durham was submitted to the local planning authority for consideration.
12 Jul, 2023
Solar installation smashes global record for tenth consecutive year
Solar is well and truly on the rise. 239GW of new solar power was installed in 2022, smashing the annual record for the tenth year in a row, according to a new report.
10 Jul, 2023
Strengthening rural partnerships – Sponsoring Badminton Horse Trials
For the second year running, Lightsource bp is proud to have sponsored the Badminton Horse Trials, one of the largest equestrian events in the world.
06 Jul, 2023
Engaging with MPs at Westminster on the future of solar
Lightsource bp held a drop-in event at Parliament, where we met with MPs and Peers to discuss the future of solar in the UK.
04 Jul, 2023
New data: positive habitat gains across Lightsource bp UK solar projects
Lightsource bp is proud to share the results of an independent audit by WSP of ten of our solar farms across the UK, which identified positive habitat gains.
03 Jul, 2023
Lightsource bp hires more than 200 talented team members so far in 2023
We are thrilled to announce that in just six months we have successfully recruited over 200 exceptionally talented people.