Lightsource bp’s Operations & Maintenance business recognised at the Installer Awards 2025 for driving progress in the UK solar sector
Recognised as one of the UK’s leading solar installation companies, Lightsource bp’s operations and maintenance business was honoured at the 2025 UK Installer Awards by EUPD Research, in partnership with Terrapinn, during a ceremony at the NEC Birmingham.
The award reflects our exceptional work, commitment, and contribution to advancing the UK solar and storage sector. It recognises top-performing installation companies that are not only leading in technical expertise and customer satisfaction, but also shaping the market through quality, innovation, and service excellence.
Rumesh Chauhan, UK O&M Director, EMEA, said: “We are especially grateful to both the EUDP Research and Terrapinn for recognising our track record and quality delivery in the UK. Our O&M business boasts an outstanding and dedicated team focused on delivering high-performance third-party services underpinned by robust safety values for solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the country.”
The expertise of Lightsource bp’s O&M team continue to gain widespread industry recognition. Over the past year, 29 new assets have been onboarded, achieving a portfolio growth of 30%. With an impactful UK market position—managing 1.3GW across 180 utility-scale solar sites, the business represents one of the largest solar portfolios in the UK—with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
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