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02 Jul, 2026

Planning approval secured for Straboe Solar and Energy Storage project

Lightsource bp has secured planning approval for the Straboe Solar and Energy Storage Project, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland.

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19 Jun, 2026

Celebrating European Solar Day

Lightsource bp celebrates Solar Stories, showcasing solar projects across Europe that power homes, support biodiversity and drive the clean energy transition.

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05 Jun, 2026

Australia: Lightsource bp begins construction on Lower Wonga solar and battery project as hybrid strategy gathers pace

Lightsource bp has begun construction on the Lower Wonga hybrid project in Queensland, combining a 380MWdc solar farm with a 281MW/843MWh battery energy storage system.

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26 Jan, 2026

Farming and energy – working side by side

Sheep grazing on solar farms combines agriculture with solar electricity generation, enabling livestock to graze and crops to grow alongside and beneath solar panels.

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29 May, 2025

Lightsource bp publishes 2024 Sustainability Report  

Lightsource bp, a global trusted partner in delivering onshore renewable energy solutions, is pleased to publish its 2024 Sustainability Report.

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16 Apr, 2025

Opportunities for combining farming and solar in Ireland

The Lightsource bp team travelled to Dublin to meet with a broad range of representatives from the Irish government for a session to discuss combining solar and farming.

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02 Apr, 2025

Lightsource bp contributes to the World Economic Forum’s conversation on responsible renewables deployment practices

Lightsource bp’s Penny Laurenson, Global Head of Sustainability, contributed to WEF’s conversation and thought leadership on responsible deployment practices.

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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.

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24 Oct, 2024

bp completes acquisition of Lightsource bp

bp has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp.

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04 Oct, 2024

Plans for proposed Knockanure solar and energy storage installation shared with community

Lightsource bp are holding a community event to share their proposal to fund and develop a 193MWac solar and 149MW energy storage installation on 599 acres at Knockanure.

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31 Jul, 2024

Video: Solar leases – a landowner’s perspective

Lightsource bp has been working on solar projects across the UK and Ireland for over a decade, and we’ve formed strong partnerships with the landowners of our projects.

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24 Jul, 2024

Video: Lightsource bp partners with the Ulster Farmers’ Union in Northern Ireland

Lightsource bp, building on a long history of developing renewable energy projects across the island of Ireland, has announced its new membership of the Ulster Farmers’ Union.

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