{"id":248032,"date":"2022-12-20T20:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T20:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lightsourcebp.com\/?p=248032"},"modified":"2025-12-19T18:00:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T18:00:43","slug":"septa-and-lightsource-bp-progress-pennsylvanias-clean-energy-goals-with-second-large-scale-solar-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/septa-and-lightsource-bp-progress-pennsylvanias-clean-energy-goals-with-second-large-scale-solar-project\/","title":{"rendered":"SEPTA and Lightsource bp progress Pennsylvania\u2019s clean energy goals with second large-scale solar project"},"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\">Elk Hill Solar 1 in Commercial Operation<\/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.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/27013513\/Clover-field-higher-res-crop-1920x800-2-450x188.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/27013513\/Clover-field-higher-res-crop-1920x800-2-1000x417.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(max-width: 575px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/27013513\/Clover-field-higher-res-crop-1920x800-2-1000x417.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/27013513\/Clover-field-higher-res-crop-1920x800-2.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/27013513\/Clover-field-higher-res-crop-1920x800-2.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/27013513\/Clover-field-higher-res-crop-1920x800-2.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 992px)\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/27013513\/Clover-field-higher-res-crop-1920x800-2.jpg\" alt=\"solar field clover\"\n                       srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2023\/01\/27013513\/Clover-field-higher-res-crop-1920x800-2.jpg 2x\"\n                       sizes=\"auto, 100vw\"\n                       class=\"position-absolute w-100 h-100 left-0 top-0 object-fit-cover\"\n                       width=\"1920\"\n                       height=\"800\">\n                <\/picture>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text align block_acf-block-695ef1f6c277e 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          <h2>SEPTA and Lightsource bp progress Pennsylvania\u2019s clean energy goals with second large-scale solar project<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a025MW Elk Hill Solar 1 farm in Franklin County, Pennsylvania in commercial operation<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Marks Lightsource bp\u2019s second solar project in PA in partnership with SEPTA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A 25 megawatt solar project that is helping advance energy and sustainability priorities for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has reached commercial operation. The project is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/projects\/elk-hill-solar-projects\/\">one of two solar farms that SEPTA and Lightsource bp have partnered on<\/a>, bringing their joint statewide operational solar assets to more than 42 megawatts \u2013 enough to meet about 20% of SEPTA\u2019s electricity demand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leslie S. Richards, SEPTA CEO and General Manager:<\/strong> \u201cSEPTA is proud to be an industry leader in utilizing new technologies that are reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the quality of life for our customers and the communities we serve. One of the main goals of our strategic business plan, SEPTA Forward, is to enhance sustainability and expand our access to renewable energy sources. We have taken a major step forward with these solar farms, and we look forward to launching more innovative projects and partnerships.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Elk Hill Solar 1, developed under a power purchase agreement between SEPTA and Lightsource bp, supports Pennsylvania&#8217;s energy goals, helping to lower carbon emissions while diversifying the state&#8217;s energy portfolio and increasing energy security with locally generated electricity. The solar farm was developed, and is owned and operated by Lightsource bp.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kevin Smith, CEO of the Americas, Lightsource bp:<\/strong> \u201cIn addition to lowering greenhouse gas emissions by generating electricity from Pennsylvania home-grown renewable energy sources, solar projects like these can help strengthen local rural economies across the Commonwealth. Our multiuse land strategies further multiply the benefits of these projects.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Local benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Lightsource bp and project investors fully funded the project, an estimated $25 million of investment into new energy infrastructure for Pennsylvania. In addition to providing cost-competitive, locally generated renewable energy that\u2019s being delivered into the electric grid, Elk Hill Solar 1 created 100 jobs during the construction of the facility.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, a long-term biodiversity and land management action plan is underway for Elk Hill Solar 1 to maximize local sustainability benefits through habitat creation and co-located agriculture to farm the land while also harnessing solar energy. The land under and around the solar panels will be planted with groundcover that is both grazing and pollinator friendly, including native wildflowers and clover species. Lightsource bp is also working with a local farmer on a plan to graze sheep to manage the vegetation under and around the solar panel. Managed grazing also works to improve soil health and foster healthy ecosystems.<\/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-694592c66cc19 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\">Recent news &amp; insights from Lightsource bp<\/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 h-300px h-lg-250px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-toyota-enter-into-a-power-contract-in-texas\/\" class=\"d-block w-100 h-100\">\n      <picture><source 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object-fit-cover\"><\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n      <p class=\"mt-20 mb-10 font-size-paragraph-small\">13 Jan, 2026<\/p>\n    <a class=\"text-decoration-none text-decoration-sm-underline-hover\" href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-toyota-enter-into-a-power-contract-in-texas\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Lightsource bp and Toyota enter into a power contract in Texas<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">Lightsource bp and Toyota Motor North America have finalized a virtual power purchase agreement for energy from the 231MW Jones City 2 solar farm in Texas.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-toyota-enter-into-a-power-contract-in-texas\/\">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 h-300px h-lg-250px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-pinnacle-financial-partners-announce-97-9m-tax-equity-deal-for-peacock-solar\/\" class=\"d-block w-100 h-100\">\n      <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14183109\/BPVC1093-Construction-Underway-At-Peacock-Solar-Farm-Texas_edit_m330646-1-aspect-ratio-315-195.png 703w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14183109\/BPVC1093-Construction-Underway-At-Peacock-Solar-Farm-Texas_edit_m330646-1-aspect-ratio-315-195-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/14183109\/BPVC1093-Construction-Underway-At-Peacock-Solar-Farm-Texas_edit_m330646-1-aspect-ratio-315-195-80x50.png 80w, 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href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-pinnacle-financial-partners-announce-97-9m-tax-equity-deal-for-peacock-solar\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Lightsource bp and Pinnacle Financial Partners announce $97.9M tax equity deal for Peacock Solar<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">\u00a0Lightsource bp and Pinnacle Financial Partners today announced the closing of a $97.9 million tax equity deal to finance the 187 MW Peacock Solar in San Patricio County, TX.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-pinnacle-financial-partners-announce-97-9m-tax-equity-deal-for-peacock-solar\/\">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                  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text-decoration-sm-underline-hover\" href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-wins-two-north-american-agrivoltaics-awards\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Lightsource bp wins two North American Agrivoltaics Awards<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">Lightsource bp proudly announces receipt of two North American Agrivoltaics Awards: Solar Ranch of the Year and Champion of the Year.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-wins-two-north-american-agrivoltaics-awards\/\">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 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