Lightsource BP

Company description

Lightsource BP is a renewable energy company specializing in the development, financing, and operation of solar energy projects with a 50:50 joint venture with BP. The company often collaborates with various partners, including financial institutions, governments, and other stakeholders, to facilitate the development of solar energy infrastructure. It operates under a business model where it finances, builds, and operates solar energy projects, providing clean and sustainable energy solutions. The company is typically involved in both the ownership and operation of solar assets, contributing to the growth of renewable energy capacity globally. Its project portfolio includes solar farms, rooftop solar installations, and other solar energy initiatives designed to generate electricity from sunlight. 

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Company details

City:
London
Address:
33 Holborn London EC1N 2HU United Kingdom
Phone:

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Company updates

  • October 28, 2024

    bp completed acquisition of Lightsource bp

    bp has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp, one of the world’s leading developers and operators of utility-scale solar and battery storage assets. In No...

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  • September 23, 2024

    Engie secures 10-year virtual PPA from Coca-Cola in Australia

    Coca-Cola has signed a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) for Wellington North Solar Farm in the Australia.

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  • August 20, 2024

    Lightsource BP secured US$ 166 million of financing on its 168MWdc Kōwhai Park solar project

    Lightsource BP has secured NZ$ 267 million (US$ 166 million) of financing on its 168 MWdc Kōwhai Park solar project located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The project is being developed in collaborati...

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  • July 25, 2024

    40 MW Kotuń solar project reached Commercial Operation

    Lightsource BP has reached commercial operation of the 40MW Kotuń solar project in Poland.  Lightsource BP has advanced a 3.2GW project pipeline and established a strong presen...

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  • July 22, 2024

    Construction begins on Lightsource bp's 560 MWp Enipeas solar project in Greece

    Lightsource bp has announced its joint venture company Ameresco Sunel Energy SA as the EPC contractor and O&M provider for its 560 MW solar project in mainland Greece.  Ameresco Sunel Energy...

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  • April 02, 2024

    Lightsource bp wins approval for 750 MW of solar 3,000 MWh of storage in Australia

    The Australian government has granted environmental approval for UK developer Lightsource BP to build a 750 MW solar farm coupled with an up to 750 MW/3,000 MWh battery energy storage system located a...

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  • December 26, 2023

    Bluefield Solar enters strategic partnership with UK pension funds

    Bluefield Solar Income Fund Ltd announced a strategic partnership with GLIL Infrastructure, with both parties investing over GBP 200 million (USD 254 million) total into a UK 247 MW portfolio. The Gu...

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  • December 08, 2023

    US$321 million Agreement announced to take full control of Lightsource BP

    British oil and gas company BP announced an agreement with UK-based PV producer Lightsource BP to purchase the remaining 50.03% of Lightsource BP’s shares. BP aims to levera...

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  • April 13, 2023

    Lightsource bp reaches financial close for 250 MW solar PV project in Mississippi

    Lightsource bp has closed a US$327 million financing package and initiated construction on the 250 MW AC/313 MW DC Driver Solar project near Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA. The solar far...

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  • February 27, 2023

    Lightsource bp, AEP Energy sign PPA for 188 MW solar PV project in Indiana

    Lightsource bp and American Electric Power (AEP) have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 188 MWdc Honeysuckle solar photovoltaic (PV) project in New Carlisle, Indiana, USA. The solar farm,...

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