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26 Mar, 2025

Plans unveiled for new Hurst Farm Energy Storage project, Tibshelf

Lightsource bp will be outlining its proposal to develop a 99.9MW energy storage project at Hurst Farm, Tibshelf

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21 Jun, 2023

                
        
First-hand solar experience – Government site visits to Manor Farm, Eggington  

      
              
We welcomed several groups of parliamentarians and government officials to our Manor Farm solar project to showcase groundmount solar.

        

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20 Jun, 2023

                
        
Lightsource bp joins DESNZ Solar Taskforce

      
              
Lightsource bp has been invited to join the Core Group of the UK’s Government Solar Taskforce – the leading Government and Industry taskforce for UK Solar.

        

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13 Jun, 2023

                
        
High Court decision finds in favour of solar projects

      
              
On Friday 9th June, the High Court published its decision relating to two of our projects.

        

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08 Jun, 2023

                
        
Philanthropy at the heart of what we do

      
              
Read about how we’re making a positive difference to the world and our communities.

        

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05 Jun, 2023

                
        
Powerverse launches its AI-powered energy management system in the UK

      
              
Owned by Lightsource bp, Powerverse’s AI technology enables cheaper and cleaner energy consumption, in real-time, for households and businesses.

        

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30 May, 2023

                
        
Solar power investment will overtake oil in 2023, says IEA

      
              
Global investment in solar and clean energy will rise this year to overtake fossil fuels for the first time.

        

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30 May, 2023

                
        
Lightsource bp renews membership with the Country Land and Business Association

      
              
We’re proud to be rejoining the Country Land and Business Association, as part of our commitment to supporting people and communities key to our business.

        

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25 May, 2023

                
        
Maximise income with a solar lease

      
              
Find out more about becoming a solar landowner with Lightsource bp.

        

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24 May, 2023

                
        
Plans unveiled for Hett Moor solar project proposal

      
              
Lightsource bp is holding a community event to unveil the proposal for a solar farm at Hett Moor Farm,, Thinford.

        

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24 May, 2023

                
        
Nick Boyle features on DealMakers podcast

      
              
Nick speaks about the need to shift to more sustainable energy, the power of predictable solar energy and how we can enable the world to rely on more renewables.

        

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19 May, 2023

                
        
Showcasing sustainable energy – local MP visits Bedfordshire solar farm

      
              
We invited Andrew Selous MP (South West Bedfordshire) to visit our Manor Farm solar project, in his constituency, to provide a first-hand demonstration of ground-mount solar.

        

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18 May, 2023

                
        
Lightsource bp joins the National Farmers Union – a natural partnership 

      
              
Lightsource bp has reinstated membership of the National Farmers Union, as part of our commitment to supporting rural communities and businesses.

        

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