Renewable energy for our world
Develop. Finance. Build. Operate.
Lightsource bp is on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. We work with utilities, businesses, local communities and governments to help meet the rising demand for affordable, reliable and sustainable energy.
As a leading developer, financier and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, we have been building and growing meaningful partnerships across the energy transition for over a decade. Our approach to renewables provides many benefits to our partners worldwide by leveraging economies of scale, ethical and sustainable procurement, and continuous improvement on quality and efficiency.
We are growing at pace and scale, going beyond business as usual, to act as an enabler of the energy transition.
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About us
Find out more about Lightsource bp. As a business, we care deeply about the impact of our projects, our culture and values, and our team members. We believe that sustainability and social responsibility are crucial for long-term business success, which is why they are embedded within our business model, holding us accountable to these principles.
Responsible, sustainable power
We recognise that the rising need for energy must be met through sustainable sources. This drives our commitment and continued effort to integrate sustainable business practices into everything we do. Sustainability is integrated into our business strategy and operating model at every level. Find out more about our sustainability strategy and initiatives.
Be inspired by our projects
Our responsibly developed utility-scale projects provide affordable and sustainable energy to businesses and local communities around the world. These projects are underpinned by our core values, with a focus on ethics and supporting the energy transition. Find out more about how our projects champion local biodiversity, promote agricultural land use, and support local economies.
Featured projects
Enipeas solar
560 MW
Thessaly, Greece
Our solar project Enipeas is a cluster of two sites for a total capacity of 560MW located in Thessaly region.
Wellington solar
200 MW
New South Wales, AUS
This project consists of a 200MWdc solar farm at Goolma Road, Wuuluman. Construction on this project commenced in December 2019.
Portfolio Guillena
248 MW
Sevilla, España
El portfolio Guillena se compone de cinco plantas ubicadas en Guillena, Burguillos y Alcalá del Río, municipios de Sevilla, por una capacidad total instalada de 248 MWp.
Latest news
19 Feb, 2025
10 Power Purchase Agreements signed and 1.3GW contracted in 2024
Lightsource bp achieved a significant milestone in 2024 by securing 10 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totalling 1.3GW across Europe, the Americas and APAC.
Read story19 Feb, 2025
10 Power Purchase Agreements signed and 1.3GW contracted in 2024
Lightsource bp achieved a significant milestone in 2024 by securing 10 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totalling 1.3GW across Europe, the Americas and APAC.
24 Oct, 2024
bp completes acquisition of Lightsource bp
bp has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp.
30 Sep, 2024
How the solar industry is setting the pace for economic growth
New employment data for the solar industry in Europe has revealed the continued growth of job creation in the sector in 2023.
29 Aug, 2024
Renewable energy demand is set to surge, here’s four reasons why
As global demand is expected to double by 2050, we are shifting towards an increasingly electrified future.
Join Lightsource bp
Choose a career where you are empowered to change the world! If you are passionate about accelerating the energy transition and are 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.