{"id":254279,"date":"2015-08-21T17:03:07","date_gmt":"2015-08-21T17:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/news\/life-in-the-fast-lane-solar-powered-racing\/"},"modified":"2023-07-31T10:18:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T10:18:42","slug":"life-in-the-fast-lane-solar-powered-racing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/uk\/news\/life-in-the-fast-lane-solar-powered-racing\/","title":{"rendered":"Life in The Fast Lane: Solar-Powered Racing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The world of motorsport is switching on to the idea of solar-powered racing, brought by Lightsource bp.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Following the success of Lightsource partnership with the Formula E Championship, the world of motorsport\u00a0is switching on to the idea of solar-powered racing.<\/span><\/p>\n

ESPN’s Formula 1 correspondent, Nate Saunders, had this to say about the future of electric racing.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lightsource, Europe\u2019s largest solar energy company, has announced a two-year deal to bring solar energy to the Formula E races. The new partnership began at the London ePrix finale at Battersea Park where Lightsource showcased its capabilities by powering a range of essential services on and off track.<\/span><\/p>\n

Solar-charged batteries in the pit-lane fuelled the Official Formula E Garage, which houses official vehicles. A total of 26 solar photovoltaic panels installed at the event created a local source of clean electricity to power one of the giant TV screens and free mobile phone charging for fans, as well as ticket machines at the entrances.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hett Moor Solar Farm awarded a contract in UK AR7 renewables auction<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

Lightsource bp has been awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) for Hett Moor Solar Farm in the UK Government\u2019s latest renewables auction, AR7.<\/p>\n

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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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Exploring cutting-edge AgriPV innovations during site visits in Austria<\/h5>\n <\/a>\n

Deepening our understanding of how solar energy and agriculture can sustainably coexist at scale by learning from pioneering projects across Austria.<\/p>\n

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