Our growth story
Growing into a global onshore renewables leader, anchored by our world-class track record in solar development
Lightsource bp was founded in 2010 with a sole focus to develop large-scale solar power for our world. In 2015, we began exploring international business opportunities across Europe, the Americas and Asia.
In 2017, we announced our partnership with bp, rebranding to Lightsource bp and setting out our shared mission to accelerate the deployment of solar power across the world. Our partnership with bp was the catalyst for more success, growing our business significantly. In 2024, bp fully acquired Lightsource bp, doubling its investment in us.
We continue to innovate, invest, and push boundaries to drive the energy transition, aiming to become a global leader in onshore renewables.
Although our business has rapidly evolved, the constant driver of success remains our team and growing a culture of inclusiveness and belonging. Watch this video to find out how Lightsource bp has changed and what some of our team members have to say.
Accelerating the world’s transition to a low-carbon energy future
Lightsource and bp first entered into partnership in 2017. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in mid-2024.
It is an exciting time for both companies, as it brings to bp our world-class onshore renewable energy development capability, which will be a critical enabler of bp’s transformation into an integrated energy company.
Local, affordable and sustainable energy
Lightsource bp recognises the urgent need for our world to decarbonise and that utility-scale renewable energy projects play a vital role in providing local, affordable and sustainable energy.
As a business, we’re focussed on enabling a rapid energy transition. Through our responsible developments, we are advancing projects that go beyond renewable energy to realise local biodiversity, agriculture and a range of economic benefits.
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Our culture and people
Driving Lightsource bp is a team of over 1,200 people, working right across the world. Visit the page below to see more about our culture, values, and what makes us shine.
Our Leadership
People are the core of our success at Lightsource bp, and this starts with our board members and executive team.
Join Lightsource bp
Choose a career where you are empowered to change the world! If you are passionate about accelerating the energy transition and looking to join a global collaboration of team members focused on delivering renewable energy, visit our careers page to find out more about working at Lightsource bp.