James Thomas

James joined Belport in 2024 after 10 years with Lightsourcebp, one of the world's leading utility-scale solar developers.

He developed over 150MW of ground-mounted solar systems before spearheading the creation of a UK-first £60m long-income portfolio of solar ground rents, in partnership with BA Pension Fund.

Prior to joining LSbp, James spent 4 years with Strutt & Parker, providing strategic advice to owners of traditional agricultural estates.

He qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2012.