News & insights
11 Jul, 2024
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 story12 Apr, 2023
Becoming a solar landowner – how does it work?
We’ve produced a new video explaining how our solar lease process works for landowners.
11 Apr, 2023
Planning application for 30MW Lincolnshire solar project submitted
Our 30MW Green Lane solar project in Lincolnshire was submitted to the local planning authority for consideration.
05 Apr, 2023
Solar is taking over – recent report from the IEA
By 2027, according to the IEA, solar will have overtaken all other sources of energy in terms of generation, world-wide.
24 Mar, 2023
Supporting the future of farming at the Three Counties Show
Lightsource bp is excited to be returning to the Royal Three Counties Show, Malvern, where this year we’re sponsoring the Future of Farming Zone.
21 Mar, 2023
Inspiring the next generation of solar innovators
The Lightsource bp Innovation team represented solar innovation at the G3 Energy Summit in London
10 Mar, 2023
Innovation insights: Bifacial solar, better than predicted
The first of Lightsource bp’s innovation insight series – covering industry standard simulations and real time
10 Mar, 2023
Council votes to approve Burnhope solar project
Today we’re proud to announce that Durham County Council voted to approve our 50MW Burnhope solar project.
02 Mar, 2023
Over 100MW of UK solar & storage projects approved
We’re proud to announce that over the past three months we’ve secured planning permission for a total of over 100MW of solar and storage projects in the UK.
22 Feb, 2023
Solar farms can benefit food security – article by SEUK
Solar Energy UK, the UK’s solar trade association, has shone a light on new research that suggests that solar farms can contribute positively to food security.
15 Feb, 2023
Statement of support following major earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
What Lightsource bp is doing to raise support for earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria.
15 Feb, 2023
Lightsource bp, Schroders Greencoat and H&M Group solar partnership powers up
Lightsource bp, Schroders Greencoat and H&M Group announce the completion of two new solar power stations in Leicestershire.
24 Jan, 2023
Miguel Vega appointed Director Business Development EMEA
Miguel will be responsible for delivering further growth in the EMEA markets through a combination of greenfield, co-development and M&A activities.