Spotlight UK Operations and Maintenance: 2024 highlights

2024 was another excellent year for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team at Lightsource bp. The team provides comprehensive third-party services for solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the UK, and in 2024 they excelled in a number of categories:

Recognition

In September 2024, Lightsource bp was announced as the winner of the Best O&M Award at the Solar & Storage Awards. This award recognises the excellent framework, experience, and resources offered by our O&M business, supporting high performance of solar and storage assets. O&M has long been a core tenant of Lightsource bp’s solar excellence in the UK, and we’re proud to have that success recognised by one of the leading industry bodies.

Growth

The hard work, dedication and expertise of our O&M function has been recognised this year by asset owners across the UK, as we onboarded 29 new sites and saw portfolio growth of 30%, as well as team growth of 7%. We closed out the year with 1.3GW of solar and energy storage under our O&M management.

Performance

2024 saw us excelling in terms of performance, signing contracts with 99% string level availability, as opposed to the industry standard of 99% inverter level. We’re proud to be able to offer services unique to the sector, showcasing the talent and expertise of our team and our dedication to providing top-level performance and returns.

Capabilities

Year on year we work to enhance our in-house capabilities, and 2024 was no different. With 99% of our O&M jobs done internally, we added another string to our bow by introducing in-house drone capabilities with fully trained pilots and high-quality technology.

By the numbers…

• 427 new plants planted
• 504,029 tractor miles
• 16,000 acres mowed

Why choose Lightsource bp’s O&M team in 2025?

We’re dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation of solar and storage assets, minimizing downtime, and providing long-term value for our clients. By combining industry-leading expertise, rigorous organisation and carefully-maintained relationships, the Lightsource bp O&M team deliver the reliable, high-performance operations that are critical for success. Whether you’re an asset owner or part of a third-party service, our team is here to help ensure the continued success of your renewable energy operations this year.

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