Third-year students from the School of Arts & Creative Industries visited the Lightsource bp-developed Lawrence End Solar Farm, located just south of London Luton Airport, to capture photos illustrating the ways in which solar can co-exist with farming practices.

While there, the students took a range of engaging photos of livestock that live alongside the solar panels, helping to highlight the importance of the site which was designed to allow continued agricultural use of the fields. 

This exciting collaboration will help students to perfect their camera skills, alongside learning more about the additional benefits of solar thanks to Lightsource bp’s commitment to producing secure and sustainable energy.

Dr Nicoló Giudice, Course Leader for Photography at the University of Bedfordshire said: "When Lightsource bp invited students from the University to photograph their solar panel farms and how they are integrated within the local farming and agricultural activities, I was delighted to liaise with the team to make it happen. 

“This is a fantastic opportunity for photography students to work on a live brief for an international company which focuses on sustainability and the production of clean energy." 

Declan Keiley, Head of Business Development UK and Ireland at Lightsource bp, added: “Lightsource bp prides itself on the development and management of multi-land use solar projects, and energy generation working seamlessly alongside agricultural practices. 

“This partnership offers the students practical experience in documenting the benefits of solar leases for farming businesses and helps them understand more about renewable energy and sustainable farming practices.”

*Main image: Mihaela Luliana Sercau

*Article image: Vasile Burla