{"id":311726,"date":"2024-02-20T21:16:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T21:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/?post_type=project&#038;p=311726"},"modified":"2025-12-03T16:36:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T16:36:00","slug":"starr-solar","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/project\/starr-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"Starr Solar"},"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\">Starr Solar | 163MW in Texas<\/h1>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-0 pt-lg-0\"><\/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\/05\/29095720\/USA-Placeholder-4-banner-aspect-ratio-417-234-450x252.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/29095720\/USA-Placeholder-4-banner-aspect-ratio-417-234-1000x561.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(max-width: 575px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12090716\/USA-Placeholder-4-banner-1000x400.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12090716\/USA-Placeholder-4-banner-1920x768.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12090716\/USA-Placeholder-4-banner.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12090716\/USA-Placeholder-4-banner.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 992px)\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12090716\/USA-Placeholder-4-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Wide-angle view of rows of solar panels at a Lightsource bp solar project, installed across lush green fields. The installation stretches toward the horizon under a warm, pastel sunset sky, symbolizing large-scale renewable energy development integrated with rural landscapes.\"\n                       srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12090716\/USA-Placeholder-4-banner.jpg 2x\"\n                       sizes=\"auto, 100vw\"\n                       class=\"position-absolute w-100 h-100 left-0 top-0 object-fit-cover\"\n                       width=\"2000\"\n                       height=\"800\">\n                <\/picture>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"fifty-fifty align block_acf-block-690e6868e0ca7 block bg-color-white position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n        <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"fifty-fifty__row\">\n      <div class=\"container \">\n        <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n                      <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-xl-6 align-self-center fifty-left d-flex flex-column order-2 order-lg-1\">\n                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-black \">\n                    <h2 aria-level=\"2\">About the Starr solar project<\/h2>\n<p>Lightsource bp\u2019s 163MW Starr solar farm has reached commercial operation in\u202fStarr County, Texas.\u202fThe privately funded\u202f$230\u202fmillion renewable energy project delivers affordable electricity into the local grid, supporting Texas\u2019 energy independence and energy security.<\/p>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-navy-text \">\n                    <h4><\/h4>\n<h4>News &amp; announcements<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-powers-up-288-megawatt-solar-portfolio-in-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lightsource bp powers up 288-megawatt solar portfolio in Texas, strengthening grid resilience and supporting American manufacturing<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"news__title font-weight-bold mb-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-hasi-close-strategic-investment-partnership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lightsource bp and HASI close strategic investment partnership for two utility-scale solar projects in Texas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-completes-348-million-financing-package-for-two-utility-scale-solar-projects-in-texas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lightsource bp completes $348 million financing package for two utility-scale solar projects in Texas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                          <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-xl-5 offset-xl-1 align-self-center fifty-right d-flex flex-column mb-lg-0 mt-lg-0 order-3 order-lg-1  mt-15 \">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 mb-30 fifty-fifty__image\">\n                    <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193529\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-14-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193529\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193529\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-14-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193529\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-14-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193529\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-14-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193529\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-14-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193529\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-14-767x575.jpg 767w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193529\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-14-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193529\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-14-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193529\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-14-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193529\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-14-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"100vw\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193529\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-14-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"d-flex max-w-100 w-100 h-auto mx-auto fit-cover rounded-10px\"><\/picture>\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                          <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-15 pt-lg-15\"><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"project-key-numbers align block_acf-block-690e6868e105e block\">\n  <div class=\"pt-0 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"container\">\n          <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n          <div class=\"pb-25 mb-30 border-top-0 border-right-0 border-left-0 border-bottom-1px border-solid border-color-beige\">\n            <span class=\"w-100 font-size-navigation font-weight-semi-bold mb-15 text-transform-uppercase letter-spacing-title fg-color-gradient\">Key numbers<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row pb-30 border-top-0 border-right-0 border-left-0 border-bottom-0 border-bottom-md-1px border-solid border-color-beige\">\n              <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-wrap\">\n                      <div class=\"d-flex flex-column w-50 w-lg-20 pr-30 pr-sm-50\">\n              <h3 class=\"mb-10\">163MWdc<\/h3>\n              <p class=\"line-height-level-5\">\/136MWac of renewable energy<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"d-flex flex-column w-50 w-lg-20 pr-30 pr-sm-50\">\n              <h3 class=\"mb-10\">200<\/h3>\n              <p class=\"line-height-level-5\">jobs created during construction, supporting domestic supply chains<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"d-flex flex-column w-50 w-lg-20 \">\n              <h3 class=\"mb-10\">29,000 homes<\/h3>\n              <p class=\"line-height-level-5\">powered with renewable energy (equivalent) <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"projects-current-status align block_acf-block-679d1012588e9 block\">\n  <div class=\"pt-0 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"container\">\n          <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12\">\n          <div class=\"pb-25 mb-30 border-top-0 border-right-0 border-left-0 border-bottom-1px border-solid border-color-beige\">\n            <span class=\"w-100 font-size-navigation font-weight-semi-bold mb-15 text-transform-uppercase letter-spacing-title fg-color-gradient\">Current status<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row\">\n              <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row flex-wrap w-100 mb-n300 mb-lg-0\">\n                                  <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 h-50px h-lg-auto\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-n12 z-2 bg-color-status-checked position-relative\"><span class=\"\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                              <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 h-50px h-lg-auto\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-n12 z-2 bg-color-status-checked position-relative\"><span class=\"\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                              <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 h-50px h-lg-auto\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-n12 z-2 bg-color-status-checked position-relative\"><span class=\"\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                              <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 h-50px h-lg-auto\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-n12 z-2 bg-color-status-checked position-relative\"><span class=\"\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                              <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 h-50px h-lg-auto\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-n12 z-2 bg-color-status-checked position-relative\"><span class=\"\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                              <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 h-50px h-lg-auto\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-n12 z-2 bg-color-status-checked position-relative\"><span class=\"\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row w-100 flex-wrap\">\n                      <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 flex-middle\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-lg-15 bg-color-status-unchecked position-relative\"><span class=\"\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n              <p class=\"mb-10 mb-lg-0 ml-10 ml-lg-0 font-size-overline-large pr-sm-50\">Site selection &amp; preliminary design<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 flex-middle\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-lg-15 bg-color-status-unchecked position-relative\"><span class=\"\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n              <p class=\"mb-10 mb-lg-0 ml-10 ml-lg-0 font-size-overline-large pr-sm-50\">Stakeholder outreach<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 flex-middle\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-lg-15 bg-color-status-unchecked position-relative\"><span class=\"\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n              <p class=\"mb-10 mb-lg-0 ml-10 ml-lg-0 font-size-overline-large pr-sm-50\">Permitting &amp; environmental studies<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 flex-middle\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-lg-15 bg-color-status-unchecked position-relative\"><span class=\"\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n              <p class=\"mb-10 mb-lg-0 ml-10 ml-lg-0 font-size-overline-large pr-sm-50\">Land management &amp; biodiversity planning<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 flex-middle\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-lg-15 bg-color-status-unchecked position-relative\"><span class=\"\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n              <p class=\"mb-10 mb-lg-0 ml-10 ml-lg-0 font-size-overline-large pr-sm-50\">Final engineering, financing &amp; construction<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 flex-middle\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-lg-15 bg-color-status-unchecked position-relative\"><span class=\"\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n              <p class=\"mb-10 mb-lg-0 ml-10 ml-lg-0 font-size-overline-large pr-sm-50\">Operation &amp; maintenance<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"d-flex flex-row flex-lg-column w-100 w-lg-14 flex-middle\">\n              <div class=\"h-50px w-12px h-lg-12px w-lg-100 mb-lg-15 bg-color-status-unchecked position-relative\"><span class=\"d-none\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 7\"><path d=\"M1.414 1.414l4 4 4-4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n              <p class=\"mb-10 mb-lg-0 ml-10 ml-lg-0 font-size-overline-large \">Decommissioning &amp; recycling<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"fifty-fifty align block_acf-block-67f81e194deb3 block bg-color-white position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n        <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"fifty-fifty__row\">\n      <div class=\"container \">\n        <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n                      <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-xl-6 align-self-center fifty-left d-flex flex-column order-2 order-lg-1\">\n                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-black \">\n                    <h3>Community dialogue \u2013 we want to be a good neighbor<\/h3>\n<p>Lightsource bp is dedicated to supporting communities that are home to our solar projects across America. We have a Community Relations team that works closely with our neighbors to maximize the positive social impacts of our projects.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To connect with a Community Relations Manager please email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:USCommunityRelations@lightsourcebp.com?subject=Regarding Starr Solar\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">USCommunityRelations@lightsourcebp.com<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:450,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you are a member of the media, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/press-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Press Center.<\/a><\/p>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                          <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-xl-5 offset-xl-1 align-self-center fifty-right d-flex flex-column mb-lg-0 mt-lg-0 order-1 order-lg-1  mb-15 \">\n                                                                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 mb-30 fifty-fifty__image\">\n                    <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193741\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-06-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193741\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-06-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193741\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-06-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10193741\/Lightsourcebp_StarrSolar_RibbonCutting-06-80x60.jpg 80w, 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          <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-navy-text \">\n\n                    <h3>How solar farms work<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW182736186 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestRefresh CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\">Solar<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\"> farms<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\"> add energy to the local electric grid, just<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\"> like<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\">other <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\">electric <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\">power <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\">plant<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\"> R<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\">ows of solar panels produce <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\">electricity, which flows <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\">through the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\"> grid<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\"> to power<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\"> places like homes, businesses, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\">schools<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW182736186 BCX0\"> and hospitals.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeRestRefresh SCXW182736186 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Solar panels are mounted on structures called racking. Racking sits on posts that raise the panels above the ground. The posts take up less than 5% of the land. With significant open space under the panels, in the rows and in buffer areas to plant site-specific grasses and other vegetation, we set a goal of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/our-biodiversity-net-gain-framework-for-solar-development\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fincreasing biodiversity<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fin the first 5 years of operation. We also\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/responsible-solar\/environment\/agrivoltaics\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">integrate agriculture<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fwhere practical.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The racking is equipped with smart solar trackers that slowly and quietly rotate throughout the day, following the sun to maximize solar energy production. These\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/mitigating-the-impacts-of-extreme-weather-on-solar-farms\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">smart trackers serve other important purposes<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, too: they help protect solar panels from hailstorms, high winds and buildup of snow on solar panels.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                  <div class=\"d-inline-flex w-100 button-container mb-15\">\n                    <a class=\"button button--gradient my-0 mr-auto\" href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/03\/14171954\/GENERAL_HANDOUT-Building-of-a-Solar-Farm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span>See how a solar farm is built <\/span> <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 13 6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                  <div class=\"d-inline-flex w-100 button-container mb-15\">\n                    <a class=\"button button--gradient my-0 mr-auto\" href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/projects\/solar-farm-faqs\/#gen-faq\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Read FAQs about solar farms<\/span> <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 13 6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                          <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text align block_acf-block-679d101258c9f 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-black\">\n          <h2>Our Responsible Solar approach<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW38556188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38556188 BCX0\">Lightsource bp has a deep commitment to delivering safe, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38556188 BCX0\">clean<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38556188 BCX0\"> and affordable energy, as well as maximizing the environmental sustainability and positive social impacts of each of our projects. We call this approach <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38556188 BCX0\">R<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38556188 BCX0\">esponsible <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38556188 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38556188 BCX0\">olar. We are intentional with every <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW38556188 BCX0\">detail,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38556188 BCX0\"> from the fencing we choose to the vegetation we plant. We want our <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW38556188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38556188 BCX0\">Starr<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW38556188 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"> S<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38556188 BCX0\">olar farm to be a great project for the local community.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW38556188 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW136257478 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136257478 BCX0\">In developing the project, we have implemented best practices for solar farm development, including the below:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-15\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"fifty-fifty align block_acf-block-690e6868e13a1 block bg-color-white position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n        <div class=\"pt-0 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n  \n    \n    <div class=\"fifty-fifty__row\">\n      <div class=\"container \">\n        <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n                      <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-start fifty-left d-flex flex-column order-2 order-lg-1\">\n                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-black \">\n                    <h4>Environment and aesthetics<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Designing setbacks from nearby property lines and public roads.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Installing an agricultural game style fence as opposed to industry-standard chain link fencing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Planting vegetation under and around the solar panels, with a seed mix customized for the local area in order to increase biodiversity and improve soil health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                          <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-start fifty-right d-flex flex-column mb-lg-0 mt-lg-0 order-3 order-lg-1  mt-15 \">\n                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-black \">\n\n                    <h4>Upkeep and decommissioning<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Making sure appropriate drainage and traffic mitigation are provided.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Budgeting for consistent maintenance and upkeep of the facility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Committing to reusing or recycling all solar panels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Preparing a decommissioning plan to ensure that the project will be removed at the end of its life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                                          <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-15\"><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text align block_7bd96f6fcc7d2d88666169b9ff132758 block bg-color-white position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n    <div class=\"pt-15 pt-lg-15\"><\/div>\n\n  \n  <div class=\"container \">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n        <span class=\"rich-text large-text fg-color-navy-text\">\n          <h3>Responsible Solar Stories<\/h3>\n<p>Find out more about our Responsible Solar approach in action.<\/p>\n\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-0 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"multi-column-cards align block_acf-block-693066eedaec6 block bg-color-white\">\n  <div class=\"pt-0 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h3 class=\"mb-35\"><\/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 href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/video-meet-families-raising-sheep-on-solar-farms\/\" >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/27125012\/resize-Elm_Branch_0341.jpg\" \/>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <a class=\"text-decoration-none text-decoration-sm-underline-hover\" href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/video-meet-families-raising-sheep-on-solar-farms\/\" >\n        <h5 class=\"mt-25 mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Grazing sheep on solar farms <\/h5>\n      <\/a>\n        <p class=\"line-height-level-6\">Meet the families raising sheep on solar farms in Texas<\/p>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/video-meet-families-raising-sheep-on-solar-farms\/\" >Watch video <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 href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/supporting-sheep-and-local-biodiversity-at-elm-branch-and-briar-creek-solar-farms\/\" >\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/30193534\/Blue-bonnets-at-Elm-Branch-Solar-1000px.jpg\" \/>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <a class=\"text-decoration-none text-decoration-sm-underline-hover\" href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/supporting-sheep-and-local-biodiversity-at-elm-branch-and-briar-creek-solar-farms\/\" >\n        <h5 class=\"mt-25 mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Supporting biodiversity in Texas <\/h5>\n      <\/a>\n        <p class=\"line-height-level-6\">Fostering habitat under and around the solar panels<\/p>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/supporting-sheep-and-local-biodiversity-at-elm-branch-and-briar-creek-solar-farms\/\" >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 href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/veterans-help-build-new-texas-solar-farm-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/30193927\/Elm-Branch_Construction-Apprentices_2.jpg\" \/>\n          <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <a class=\"text-decoration-none text-decoration-sm-underline-hover\" href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/veterans-help-build-new-texas-solar-farm-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <h5 class=\"mt-25 mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Solar apprenticeships for Texas veterans <\/h5>\n      <\/a>\n        <p class=\"line-height-level-6\">Helping Texas veterans get on-the-job training at our Elm Branch Solar project<\/p>\n        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/veterans-help-build-new-texas-solar-farm-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">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>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text align block_acf-block-67d99b7b6f364 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-black\">\n          <h2>Making a local impact<\/h2>\n<p>A solar farm is so much more than energy production. It can boost biodiversity on the land. It can provide new tax revenue to your community.\u00a0 It\u2019s a new,\u00a0 year-round type of harvest for your neighbor farmers that helps them <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/news\/us\/landowners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keep their land for future generations.<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-15 pt-lg-15\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"image align block_acf-block-667c3b0fb2c61 block\">\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container \">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12 image-block__image\">\n        <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08200708\/Lightsource-bp-Bellflower-Solar-6A7A1385.jpg 1900w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08200708\/Lightsource-bp-Bellflower-Solar-6A7A1385-300x112.jpg 300w, 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     <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-start fifty-left d-flex flex-column order-2 order-lg-1\">\n                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-black \">\n                    <h4>Long-term benefits<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In addition to generating affordable, renewable energy for the Texas<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0electrical grid, development of the land with home-grown solar energy has several additional long-term benefits, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rest and regeneration of the land during the project\u2019s life, improving soil health and preserving it for future use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Healthy groundcover under and around the panels that boosts local biodiversity, creating a stable, long-term home for plants, pollinators, birds and other wildlife.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Opportunity for integrated agriculture such as sheep grazing or bee keeping.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rural resilience through continued local ownership of the land.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Energy security and independence from foreign sources of fuel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                          <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-start fifty-right d-flex flex-column mb-lg-0 mt-lg-0 order-3 order-lg-1  mt-15 \">\n                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-black \">\n\n                    <h4>Economic growth for the community<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Starr<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Solar project represents a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">$230 million<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> capital investment into home-grown, affordable energy for Texas, using private funding. This opens many doors for economic growth, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The project created 200 jobs during peak construction.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lightsource bp is committed to supporting philanthropic activities and charitable donations to local organizations. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                                          <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text align block_acf-block-667c3b0fb2d5b block bg-color-orange-3-percent 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          <h2>Information and resources<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve put together a collection of resources for anyone who\u2019d like to know more about solar farms.<\/p>\n\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-0 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"fifty-fifty align block_acf-block-67fdd31c122e0 block bg-color-orange-3-percent position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n        <div class=\"pt-0 pt-lg-0\"><\/div>\n  \n    \n    <div class=\"fifty-fifty__row\">\n      <div class=\"container \">\n        <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n                      <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-start fifty-left d-flex flex-column order-2 order-lg-1\">\n                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-black \">\n                    <h4>Solar farm FAQs<\/h4>\n<p>We\u2019ve put together a list of the most commonly asked questions, and their answers.<\/p>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                                  <div class=\"d-inline-flex w-100 button-container mb-15\">\n                    <a class=\"button button--gradient my-0 mr-auto\" href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/projects\/solar-farm-faqs\/\" target=\"_self\"><span>FAQs about solar energy<\/span> <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 13 6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-black \">\n                    <h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Solar industry educational materials<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SEIA-Recycling-Program-Factsheet-January-2020-web_0-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>SEIA Recycling Partners Across the U.S.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08193528\/SEIA-Solar-Multiuse-Farming-Practices-FactSheet-2019-v3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Solar Multiuse Farming Practices<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08193556\/SEIA-Solar-Property-Value-FactSheet-2019-PRINT_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Solar Property Value Fact Sheet<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08193619\/SEIA-Solar-Jobs-Factsheet_July2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Solar Jobs Fact Sheet<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08193642\/SEIA-Solar-Veterans-Factsheet-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Solar Veterans Fact Sheet<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08193452\/SEIA-Solar-Ag-Land-Usage-FactSheet-2019-PRINT.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Solar Ag Land Usage Fact Sheet<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                          <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-end fifty-right d-flex flex-column mb-lg-0 mt-lg-0 order-3 order-lg-1  mt-15 \">\n                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-black \">\n\n                    <h4>Solar energy basics<\/h4>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrel.gov\/research\/re-solar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/solar\/solar-photovoltaic-technology-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Department of Energy<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/center4ee.org\/solar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for Energy Education<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Lightsource bp educational materials<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08194014\/GENERA2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Responsible Solar Handout<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/03\/14171849\/GENERAL_HANDOUT-How-it-Works.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How it works<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2024\/03\/14171954\/GENERAL_HANDOUT-Building-of-a-Solar-Farm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The building of a solar farm<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GENERAL-HANDOUT_Panel-Safety-Recycling.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solar panel safety and recycling<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/29201738\/Biodiversity-Brochure-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Biodiversity is a priority for us at Lightsource bp<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2022\/12\/27163605\/The-Effects-of-Solar-Farms-on-Local-Biodiversity-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study: Solar Farms Shown to Increase Biodiversity<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                                          <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"fifty-fifty align block_acf-block-67dc379f137d5 block bg-color-white position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n        <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"fifty-fifty__row\">\n      <div class=\"container \">\n        <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n                      <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-start fifty-left d-flex flex-column order-2 order-lg-1\">\n                                                                    <span class=\"font-size-navigation font-weight-semi-bold mb-15 text-transform-uppercase letter-spacing-title fg-color-gradient\">Starr Solar<\/span>\n                                    <h2 class=\"mb-20 \">Complaint Filing Procedure<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-navy-text \">\n                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74407771 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74407771 BCX0\">Complaints can be\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74407771 BCX0\">submitted<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74407771 BCX0\">\u00a0through the following means:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW74407771 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">US Community Relations email address:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:uscommunityrelations@lightsourcebp.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">uscommunityrelations@lightsourcebp.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lightsource bp office phone number: 1 (415) 523-0200<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">US Mail: Starr Solar, 400 Montgomery Street, 8th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Individuals filing a complaint should include their name, contact information, date of complaint, description of complaint (including location, date, and time of incident, as applicable) and any other relevant details to aid in resolution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                          <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 align-self-start fifty-right d-flex flex-column mb-lg-0 mt-lg-0 order-3 order-lg-1  mt-15 \">\n                                                                <div class=\"flex flex-column w-100 line-height-level-6 mb-15 fifty-fifty__text font-size-paragraph-medium  fg-color-navy-text \">\n\n                    <h3>Complaint Review Process<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our designated staff will contact the complainant within five (5) business days of receiving a complaint. During this call or email, we will confirm the issue, identify the relevant site, and establish the best way to stay in touch. We will also provide a specific timeframe for follow-up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">All complaints are logged in our stakeholder management platform to track progress and resolution time. A subject matter expert (SME) will work on finding a resolution and provide updates as needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We are committed to resolving complaints as quickly as possible and will provide regular updates. In some cases, unexpected delays may occur, or a complaint may be deemed unresolvable. If this happens, we will inform the complainant and explain the situation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                                                                                                                          <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"related-projects align block_acf-block-667c3b0fb304e 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\">Explore our other Texas solar projects<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                                <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-100 h-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/16143443\/US-Projects-Elm-Branch-Featured.jpg\" \/>\n            <h5 class=\"mb-20 mt-25 fg-color-navy\">Elm Branch Solar<\/h5>\n            <p class=\"fg-color-navy mb-5 font-weight-bold line-height-level-5\"><span class=\"mr-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"#D1CDD7\" d=\"M4.82 15.5l1.265-5.612.138-.61H.718L8.626.5h.555L7.916 6.112l-.138.61h5.505L5.374 15.5H4.82zm8.81-8.744l-.005-.001a.02.02 0 01.004.001zM.37 9.243l.004.002a.019.019 0 01-.004-.002z\"\/><\/svg><\/span> 163 MW<\/p>\n            <p class=\"fg-color-navy mb-15 font-weight-bold line-height-level-5\"><span class=\"mr-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path fill=\"#FE5000\" stroke=\"#D1CDD7\" d=\"M6.202 13.421l-.013.01-.013.01A.283.283 0 016 13.5a.283.283 0 01-.175-.058 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1.265-.27.378-.66.677-1.12.855a2.7 2.7 0 01-1.462.135 2.572 2.572 0 01-1.286-.64 2.248 2.248 0 01-.673-1.173 2.127 2.127 0 01.138-1.31c.185-.417.5-.779.913-1.036z\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Ellis County, Texas<\/p>\n            <p class=\"fg-color-navy mb-15 line-height-level-5\">Energy partner: L3Harris Technologies<\/p>\n            <p class=\"font-weight-bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/project\/elm-branch-solar\/\">See project <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            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-100 h-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/30124753\/US-Projects-Impact-Featured.jpg\" \/>\n            <h5 class=\"mb-20 mt-25 fg-color-navy\">Impact Solar<\/h5>\n            <p class=\"fg-color-navy mb-5 font-weight-bold line-height-level-5\"><span class=\"mr-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"#D1CDD7\" d=\"M4.82 15.5l1.265-5.612.138-.61H.718L8.626.5h.555L7.916 6.112l-.138.61h5.505L5.374 15.5H4.82zm8.81-8.744l-.005-.001a.02.02 0 01.004.001zM.37 9.243l.004.002a.019.019 0 01-.004-.002z\"\/><\/svg><\/span> 260 MW<\/p>\n            <p class=\"fg-color-navy mb-15 font-weight-bold line-height-level-5\"><span class=\"mr-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path fill=\"#FE5000\" stroke=\"#D1CDD7\" d=\"M6.202 13.421l-.013.01-.013.01A.283.283 0 016 13.5a.283.283 0 01-.175-.058 23.416 23.416 0 01-2.775-2.704c-.66-.764-1.303-1.627-1.78-2.518C.794 7.325.5 6.433.5 5.6c0-1.341.57-2.635 1.599-3.594C3.128 1.046 4.53.5 6 .5c1.47 0 2.872.545 3.901 1.506C10.93 2.966 11.5 4.259 11.5 5.6c0 .833-.291 1.726-.766 2.62-.473.892-1.113 1.755-1.77 2.519a22.765 22.765 0 01-2.486 2.459 10.154 10.154 0 01-.275.223s-.001 0 0 0zm-.532-.69l.33.288.329-.287c.816-.712 1.967-1.84 2.919-3.098C10.182 8.399 11 6.944 11 5.6c0-1.258-.536-2.457-1.477-3.335A5.168 5.168 0 006 .9a5.168 5.168 0 00-3.523 1.365C1.536 3.143 1 4.342 1 5.6c0 1.345.818 2.798 1.752 4.031.952 1.257 2.103 2.386 2.918 3.1zm1.084-8.89l-.18.466.18-.467a2.1 2.1 0 00-1.138-.105 2.041 2.041 0 00-1.018.51 1.874 1.874 0 00-.558.978c-.08.375-.039.764.117 1.116.156.35.417.645.745.85.328.204.71.311 1.098.311.52 0 1.025-.192 1.402-.545C7.78 6.602 8 6.115 8 5.6c0-.384-.122-.756-.346-1.069a1.983 1.983 0 00-.9-.69zm-2.156-.145C5.01 3.44 5.498 3.3 6 3.3c.674 0 1.314.25 1.78.686.466.434.72 1.016.72 1.614 0 .447-.142.887-.412 1.265-.27.378-.66.677-1.12.855a2.7 2.7 0 01-1.462.135 2.572 2.572 0 01-1.286-.64 2.248 2.248 0 01-.673-1.173 2.127 2.127 0 01.138-1.31c.185-.417.5-.779.913-1.036z\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Lamar County, Texas<\/p>\n            <p class=\"fg-color-navy mb-15 line-height-level-5\">Energy partner: bp IST<\/p>\n            <p class=\"font-weight-bold\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/us\/project\/impact-solar\/\">See project <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            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-100 h-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2023\/05\/14130059\/US-Projects-Briar-Creek-Featured.jpg\" \/>\n            <h5 class=\"mb-20 mt-25 fg-color-navy\">Briar Creek Solar<\/h5>\n            <p class=\"fg-color-navy mb-5 font-weight-bold line-height-level-5\"><span class=\"mr-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"16\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"#D1CDD7\" d=\"M4.82 15.5l1.265-5.612.138-.61H.718L8.626.5h.555L7.916 6.112l-.138.61h5.505L5.374 15.5H4.82zm8.81-8.744l-.005-.001a.02.02 0 01.004.001zM.37 9.243l.004.002a.019.019 0 01-.004-.002z\"\/><\/svg><\/span> 153 MW<\/p>\n            <p class=\"fg-color-navy mb-15 font-weight-bold line-height-level-5\"><span class=\"mr-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path fill=\"#FE5000\" stroke=\"#D1CDD7\" d=\"M6.202 13.421l-.013.01-.013.01A.283.283 0 016 13.5a.283.283 0 01-.175-.058 23.416 23.416 0 01-2.775-2.704c-.66-.764-1.303-1.627-1.78-2.518C.794 7.325.5 6.433.5 5.6c0-1.341.57-2.635 1.599-3.594C3.128 1.046 4.53.5 6 .5c1.47 0 2.872.545 3.901 1.506C10.93 2.966 11.5 4.259 11.5 5.6c0 .833-.291 1.726-.766 2.62-.473.892-1.113 1.755-1.77 2.519a22.765 22.765 0 01-2.486 2.459 10.154 10.154 0 01-.275.223s-.001 0 0 0zm-.532-.69l.33.288.329-.287c.816-.712 1.967-1.84 2.919-3.098C10.182 8.399 11 6.944 11 5.6c0-1.258-.536-2.457-1.477-3.335A5.168 5.168 0 006 .9a5.168 5.168 0 00-3.523 1.365C1.536 3.143 1 4.342 1 5.6c0 1.345.818 2.798 1.752 4.031.952 1.257 2.103 2.386 2.918 3.1zm1.084-8.89l-.18.466.18-.467a2.1 2.1 0 00-1.138-.105 2.041 2.041 0 00-1.018.51 1.874 1.874 0 00-.558.978c-.08.375-.039.764.117 1.116.156.35.417.645.745.85.328.204.71.311 1.098.311.52 0 1.025-.192 1.402-.545C7.78 6.602 8 6.115 8 5.6c0-.384-.122-.756-.346-1.069a1.983 1.983 0 00-.9-.69zm-2.156-.145C5.01 3.44 5.498 3.3 6 3.3c.674 0 1.314.25 1.78.686.466.434.72 1.016.72 1.614 0 .447-.142.887-.412 1.265-.27.378-.66.677-1.12.855a2.7 2.7 0 01-1.462.135 2.572 2.572 0 01-1.286-.64 2.248 2.248 0 01-.673-1.173 2.127 2.127 0 01.138-1.31c.185-.417.5-.779.913-1.036z\"\/><\/svg><\/span> Navarro County, Texas<\/p>\n            <p class=\"fg-color-navy mb-15 line-height-level-5\">Energy partner: Allianz Global Corporate &amp; Specialty<\/p>\n      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