{"id":443184,"date":"2025-02-20T09:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T09:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/?p=443184"},"modified":"2025-02-21T08:52:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T08:52:39","slug":"spotlight-uk-om-2024-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/uk\/news\/spotlight-uk-om-2024-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight UK O&amp;M: 2024 highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"block-page-title bg-color-white\">\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h1 class=\"fg-color-gradient\">Spotlight UK Operations and Maintenance: 2024 highlights<\/h1>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n  \n\n\n<section class=\"banner-single position-relative\">\n  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12 px-0\">\n                <div class=\"position-relative w-100 h-100 aspect-ratio-banner object-fit-cover\">\n          <picture>\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/14095850\/UNP-Lightsourse-33416-Trevemper-Farm025-ID-684571-1024x683-1-1-aspect-ratio-417-234-450x252.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/14095850\/UNP-Lightsourse-33416-Trevemper-Farm025-ID-684571-1024x683-1-1-aspect-ratio-417-234.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(max-width: 575px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/14095708\/UNP-Lightsourse-33416-Trevemper-Farm025-ID-684571-1024x683-1-1000x401.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/14095708\/UNP-Lightsourse-33416-Trevemper-Farm025-ID-684571-1024x683-1-1920x769.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/14095708\/UNP-Lightsourse-33416-Trevemper-Farm025-ID-684571-1024x683-1.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/14095708\/UNP-Lightsourse-33416-Trevemper-Farm025-ID-684571-1024x683-1.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 992px)\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/14095708\/UNP-Lightsourse-33416-Trevemper-Farm025-ID-684571-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\n                       srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/02\/14095708\/UNP-Lightsourse-33416-Trevemper-Farm025-ID-684571-1024x683-1.jpg 2x\"\n                       sizes=\"auto, 100vw\"\n                       class=\"position-absolute w-100 h-100 left-0 top-0 object-fit-cover\"\n                       width=\"1999\"\n                       height=\"801\">\n                <\/picture>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text align block_acf-block-67b83ed575e7b block bg-color-white position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n    <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  \n  <div class=\"container \">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n        <span class=\"rich-text standard-text fg-color-navy\">\n          <p>2024 was another excellent year for the Operations and Maintenance (O&amp;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:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In September 2024, Lightsource bp was announced as the winner of the Best O&amp;M Award at the Solar &amp; Storage Awards. This award recognises the excellent framework, experience, and resources offered by our O&amp;M business, supporting high performance of solar and storage assets. O&amp;M has long been a core tenant of Lightsource bp\u2019s solar excellence in the UK, and we\u2019re proud to have that success recognised by one of the leading industry bodies.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-418521 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25123613\/solar-and-storage-winners-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25123613\/solar-and-storage-winners-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25123613\/solar-and-storage-winners-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25123613\/solar-and-storage-winners-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25123613\/solar-and-storage-winners-450x338.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25123613\/solar-and-storage-winners-767x575.jpeg 767w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/09\/25123613\/solar-and-storage-winners.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The hard work, dedication and expertise of our O&amp;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&amp;M management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Capabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Year on year we work to enhance our in-house capabilities, and 2024 was no different. With 99% of our O&amp;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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By the numbers&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>427 new plants planted<\/li>\n<li>504,029 tractor miles<\/li>\n<li>16,000 acres mowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why choose Lightsource bp\u2019s O&amp;M team in 2025?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re 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&amp;M team deliver the reliable, high-performance operations that are critical for success. Whether you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n<p><i>To find more about Operations and Maintenance services from Lightsource bp click <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/uk\/partner-with-us\/operations-and-maintenance\/\">here<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"multi-column-cards align block_acf-block-67af16905bfac block bg-color-white\">\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h3 class=\"mb-35\">Read more Lightsource bp news<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div class=\"multi-column-cards__image-container\">\n    <a 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href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/uk\/news\/farming-and-energy-working-side-by-side\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Farming and energy &#8211; working side by side<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">Sheep grazing on solar farms combines agriculture with solar electricity generation, enabling livestock to graze and crops to grow alongside and beneath solar panels.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/uk\/news\/farming-and-energy-working-side-by-side\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 13l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div class=\"multi-column-cards__image-container\">\n    <a 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<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n      <p class=\"mt-20 mb-10 font-size-paragraph-small\">20 Jan, 2026<\/p>\n    <a class=\"text-decoration-none text-decoration-sm-underline-hover\" href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/uk\/news\/key-leadership-appointments-uk-and-ireland-business-development-team\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Lightsource bp announces key leadership appointments to strengthen UK and Ireland Business Development Team<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">Announcing two senior leadership appointments within our UK and Ireland Business Development team.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/uk\/news\/key-leadership-appointments-uk-and-ireland-business-development-team\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 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