News & insights
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.
Read story11 Mar, 2022
Lightsource bp upscales membership in SolarPower Europe
News reflects organisation’s growth ambitions and commitment to shaping a sustainable energy future Brussels…
28 Feb, 2022
Tara Reale, Head of Development, speaks to Business Post about our plans for Ireland
Our Head of Development for Ireland and the UK met with Lorcan Allen from the Business Post to discuss all things solar, and shed some light…
28 Jan, 2022
Leading renewable finance expert joins as Group Chief Financial Officer
Global solar leader Lightsource bp is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernardo Goarmon as Group Chief Financial Officer and Board Member.
29 Dec, 2021
Watch our 2021 year end video
As 2021 comes to an end, we’ve created a video to celebrate our people and our best moments across the world.
02 Dec, 2021
From millions to billions – why finance is key to delivering a low-carbon future
A few months ago, we announced our partnership with 10 major global banks, including CIBC, to provide a $1.8 billion credit facility.
09 Nov, 2021
Lightsource bp strengthens executive team with new Group General Counsel
9th November 2021 – Global solar leader, Lightsource bp is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Young as its new Group General Counsel. Lee will oversee the legal,
02 Nov, 2021
A broader reach, Sam’s story
Joined 2020, Ireland – I’ve been aware of Lightsource bp for pretty much my whole career. I have a background in engineering, and in my first role…
19 Oct, 2021
UTV UpClose: The Climate Emergency
Our Head of Business Development for the UK & Ireland, Tara Reale joins the discussion on UTV’s UpClose: The Climate Emergency…
27 Sep, 2021
A common purpose, Brian’s story
Joined 2015, UK – Before I joined Lightsource bp, I had trained as a General Practice Lawyer in Ireland and had moved to London…
20 Sep, 2021
Lightsource bp further accelerating growth, now targeting 25GW solar developments by 2025
Global solar leader Lightsource bp today announced it has secured a new $1.8 billion revolving credit facility and trade finance facility.
09 Sep, 2021
We’re constructing 1.3GW of solar so far in 2021!
Despite a global pandemic, hundreds of team members working remotely and intermittent national lockdowns, we’re still on track for making 2021 one of of the best years yet.
06 Sep, 2021
New Head of Government Affairs for Europe appointed
Lightsource bp is pleased to announce the appointment of Francisco Beirão as the company’s new Head of Government Affairs for Europe.