A&M-Texarkana to Host Presentation “Green Energy. Solar Energy and Solar Farms in East Texas”

Published: April 6, 2023

TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana will host Helen Brauner, Vice President, Business Development of Lightsource BP for a presentation on green energy on Monday, April 10. Titled “Green Energy- Solar Industry and Solar Farms in East Texas,” the presentation will take place at noon in Eagle Hall, inside the University Center Building on the Texas A&M University-Texarkana campus.

Lightsource BP is a subsidiary of British Petroleum specializing in clean energy and renewable energy options. Lightsource BP operates solar farms around the globe. As a developer, owner, and operator of large-scale solar projects across the globe, Lightsource BP believes in the centrality of innovation in driving better outcomes for our business.

Topics covered during the presentation will include

Overview of US solar industry – growth, markets, customers, types of jobs available
Overview of Lightsource BP – solar portfolio, customers, commitment to “Responsible Solar” (biodiversity, pollinator habitats, agrivoltaics, community engagement)
Solar in Texas – installed capacity, projected growth, benefits to the state
Case Studies – Impact Solar

This event is free and open to the public. A light lunch will be served at the event. Anyone interested in attending the discussion should reply via email to Dr. Joy Cooper at joy.cooper@tamut.edu.