{"id":388490,"date":"2024-06-04T08:49:45","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T08:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/news\/supporting-the-rural-economy-through-badminton-horse-trials-sponsorship\/"},"modified":"2024-08-19T09:44:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T09:44:24","slug":"supporting-the-rural-economy-through-badminton-horse-trials-sponsorship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/ie\/news\/supporting-the-rural-economy-through-badminton-horse-trials-sponsorship\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting the rural economy through Badminton Horse Trials sponsorship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Supporting the rural economy through Badminton Horse Trials sponsorship<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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For the third year running, Lightsource bp was a proud sponsor of one of the world\u2019s leading equestrian events \u2013 the Badminton Horse Trials in South Gloucestershire this May. This ongoing sponsorship is the latest instalment of the lengthy history of successful partnership between Lightsource bp and Badminton, with benefits to both sides.<\/p>\n

Sponsorships like these form part of our commitment to building lasting relationships with communities and organisations. Lightsource bp is proud to demonstrate the value that renewable energy investment can have for events and entities across rural communities.<\/p>\n

The Badminton Horse Trials also provide us with an excellent opportunity to speak with landowners across the UK and beyond about the benefits that solar leases can have for farming businesses. Solar is becoming an increasingly popular option for farmers and landowners \u2013 the income is there whatever the weather,, it\u2019s guaranteed for decades and has the added benefit of having significant positive impacts for the land, the local community and the environment.<\/p>\n

A solar lease enhances the agricultural use of the land. Solar farms are the perfect place to graze sheep, and many landowners find that renting land for solar means they\u2019re able to make the acres generate two streams of revenue \u2013 income from the panels and income from a flock. Solar panels provide shade and shelter for sheep, while the secure fencing offers protection from predation and harassment.<\/p>\n

The disruption to the land from the solar panels is minimal, and land is returned to its original state or better when the lifespan of the project is up. There is also research which suggests the quality of soil under solar panels improves during the duration of the project.\u202fCombatting climate change, aiding food production, and delivering long-term income, solar is a win-win-win proposition.<\/p>\n\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Becoming a solar landowner<\/h2>\n
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Allocating a portion of your land to lease for a solar farm opens up a diversified and dependable income stream. Take a look to see if a solar lease with Lightsource bp could work for your business.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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26 Jan, 2026<\/p>\n \n

Farming and energy – working side by side<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

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

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29 May, 2025<\/p>\n \n

Lightsource bp publishes 2024 Sustainability Report\u00a0\u00a0<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

Lightsource bp, a global trusted partner in delivering onshore renewable energy solutions, is pleased to publish its 2024 Sustainability Report.<\/p>\n

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16 Apr, 2025<\/p>\n \n

Opportunities for combining farming and solar in Ireland<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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