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24 Jan, 2022

Going beyond solar: boosting biodiversity for a more sustainable future

As a solar company, our main contribution to global sustainability is pretty much what it says on the tin – we make renewable energy.

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12 Jan, 2022

Lightsource bp closes financing on 135MW Conway Solar project in Arkansas

Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a $533 million multi-project financing package and will soon mobilize construction on its 135 megawatt (dc) Conway Solar project.

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12 Jan, 2022

Lightsource bp closes financing package and mobilizes construction on Louisiana’s largest solar project

Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a $533 million multi-project financing package and mobilized construction on its 345 megawatt (dc) Ventress Solar project.

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29 Dec, 2021

Watch our 2021 year end video

As 2021 comes to an end, we’ve created a video to celebrate our people and our best moments across the world.

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23 Dec, 2021

Introducing our green hydrogen partnership with Portugal’s Dourogás

Lightsource bp and Portuguese gas utility Dourogás have agreed a unique green hydrogen joint venture to invest in solar and hydrogen infrastructure in Portugal.

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21 Dec, 2021

Lightsource bp closes financing package and mobilizes construction on 173 megawatt pollinator-friendly solar project in Indiana

Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a $376 million multi-project financing package and mobilized construction on its 173 megawatt (dc) Bellflower Solar project.

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21 Dec, 2021

Lightsource bp closes financing package and mobilizes construction on 293 megawatt Colorado solar project

Lightsource bp closes financing package and mobilizes construction on 293 megawatt Colorado solar project Lightsource bp’s second project in Pueblo to create 300 jobs during

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20 Dec, 2021

Lightsource bp closes $100 million financing on one of the largest solar projects in Alabama

Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a $100 million financing package for its 130 megawatt (MWdc) Black Bear Solar energy project in Montgomery County, Alabama.

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16 Dec, 2021

Construction starts on Torrubia, our third project in Spain

Lightsource bp, a world leader in the development and management of solar energy projects, has started construction of its third project in Spain in 2021.

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02 Dec, 2021

From millions to billions – why finance is key to delivering a low-carbon future

A few months ago, we announced our partnership with 10 major global banks, including CIBC, to provide a $1.8 billion credit facility.

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22 Nov, 2021

Lightsource bp and bp sign multi-year agreement for up to 5.4GW of First Solar modules

First Solar, Inc. today announced that Lightsource bp and integrated energy company bp have placed multi-year orders for up to 5.4 gigawatts of solar modules.

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16 Nov, 2021

Mapping the future of energy, our GIS team’s stories

Mapping the future of energy, our GIS team’s stories Geographic Information Systems are powerful mapping tools used across hundreds of industries. Essentially, GIS software

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