University partners with Lightsource bp for photography project
Mon 16 September, 2024Photography students from the 亚色视频 were recently given the opportunity to collaborate with Lightsource bp 鈥 a global leader in the development and operation of solar energy projects 鈥 to capture photos of a local solar farm.
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.听
This exciting collaboration will help students to perfect their camera skills, alongside learning more about the additional benefits of solar thanks to Lightsource bp鈥檚 commitment to producing secure and sustainable energy.
Dr Nicol贸 Giudice, Course Leader for Photography at the 亚色视频 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.听
鈥淭his 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."鈥
Declan Keiley, Head of Business Development UK and Ireland at Lightsource bp, added: 鈥淟ightsource bp prides itself on the development and management of multi-land use solar projects, and energy generation working seamlessly alongside agricultural practices.听
鈥淭his 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.鈥
*Main image: Mihaela Luliana Sercau
*Article image: Vasile Burla
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