Renewable energy for Ireland
Leading global independent power producer
Lightsource bp is working to support a future powered by renewable, affordable and reliable energy that benefits our partners, people and planet. As a leading global IPP, we are focused on meeting the energy needs of our customers and supporting a diversified energy mix.
Our global track record, combined with our local expertise, allows us to drive sustainable growth and value of our project pipelines and portfolios.
- Providing energy solutions that are competitively priced through flexible tenures, tailored structures, including power purchase agreements (PPA), build transfer, co-located, hybridised energy and battery energy storage system (BESS) offtake agreements.
- Powering data centres with scalable, reliable and flexible renewable energy and battery storage solutions delivered at pace.
- Delivering full lifecycle management of assets from development, and construction, through to operation.
- Integrating onshore solar, wind and battery storage technologies.
We work with investors, businesses, utilities, governments, landowners and communities to provide flexible, hybrid and affordable energy solutions.
Our strong industry reputation for delivering gigawatts of high-quality renewable energy capacity reflects our commitment to executing projects safely and responsibly, aiming to create long-term value and benefit for businesses, communities and the environment.
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
Sustainability is at our core. Our sustainability framework shows how we’re decarbonising the world’s energy landscape through responsibly developed solar projects.
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.
Latest news
23 Jul, 2026
Lightsource bp and Meta expand partnership with new power purchase agreement for Mowata Solar in Louisiana
Lightsource bp and Meta have finalized a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to support Mowata Solar, a 172MWdc (150MWac) solar project in development in Acadia Parish.
02 Jul, 2026
Planning approval secured for Straboe Solar and Energy Storage project
Lightsource bp has secured planning approval for the Straboe Solar and Energy Storage Project, Tullow, Co. Carlow, Ireland.
26 Jun, 2026
Lightsource bp publishes 2025 Sustainability Report
Lightsource bp's annual Sustainability Report outlines the work we do to support a future powered by renewable, affordable and reliable energy.
19 Jun, 2026
Celebrating European Solar Day
Lightsource bp celebrates Solar Stories, showcasing solar projects across Europe that power homes, support biodiversity and drive the clean energy transition.
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.