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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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24 Jan, 2023

                
        
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Lightsource bp supports Plenium Partners and Bankinter Investment solar portfolio growth in Spain

      
              
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13 Jan, 2023

                
        
Rachael Legg appointed as Chief Procurement Officer

      
              
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22 Dec, 2022

                
        
Lightsource and bp celebrate five-year anniversary

      
              
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