Why You Need to Switch Onto Renewable Energy
There are a number of benefits that businesses will enjoy from switching to renewable energy…
Businesses looking to make a change in how they operate this year or next may well want to look
into renewable energy sources, as there are lots to choose from and each could help companies
benefit in a variety of ways – as well as serving to better protect the environment at the same time.
There are a wide variety of technologies available – typically used to generate heat or electricity – to
help businesses be greener and save money into the bargain. The main sources are heat from water
sources, air or the earth, waste, hydro and wind power, energy derived from sunlight and plants
grown specifically to provide fuel.
When it comes to conducting research into the different types of renewable resources and deciding
which one is right for your business, you are sure to find that there are many good reasons for
turning to this type of power. You will be able to make use of lots of local resources, while driving
down your dependence on non-renewable energy and helping to save your company money. What’s
more, you will also be able to help reduce your carbon footprint by cutting your production of
carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, which trap the sun’s heat and warm the earth up which
can lead to global warming.
Your carbon footprint is the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere as a result of the fuel and
electricity you use, taking into account how much energy is used to heat your home or business, the
transport you use each day, your appliances and electronics, and how often you fly.
https://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Take-action/Reduce-your-carbon-footprint
News
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
20 Feb, 2025
Spotlight UK O&M: 2024 highlights
2024 was another excellent year for the Operations and Maintenance team at Lightsource bp, with a number of significant highlights.
19 Feb, 2025
10 Power Purchase Agreements signed and 1.3GW contracted in 2024
Lightsource bp achieved a significant milestone in 2024 by securing 10 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totalling 1.3GW across Europe, the Americas and APAC.