Type Private company Number of employees ~350 Headquarters London | Industry Solar power Founded 2010 Motto Switching on Sunlight | |
Website www.lightsource-re.co.uk | ||
Large scale solar by conor mcguigan lightsource renewable energy
Lightsource Renewable Energy is the UK's largest solar energy generator, operating the largest portfolio of commercial scale solar photovoltaic (PV) assets on ground and roof in Britain. Founded in 2010, it now consists of 250 professionals, and has gained an exceptional track record in the distribution of solar farms and commercial rooftop installations in the UK. The company provides fully funded solar PV solutions to property owners wishing to gain an attractive rental income from their land or gain significant reductions in electricity bills by employing unused roof space. In 2011, they established the first solar farm in Truro, the biggest in the UK with more than 5,000 panels that generate enough electricity for 430 homes in the area, saving over 700 tons of CO2. Lightsource Renewable Energy has been the recipient of renewable energy awards, including an award for most innovative system design and a leadership award in renewable energy .