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Helping the world transition to a renewable energy future
Lightsource bp provides utilities, businesses, and governments opportunities to procure renewable power with no up-front capital investment. Our responsibly developed, utility-scale solar projects are accessed through tailored power contracts, providing future pricing predictability
Delivering sustainable solar projects for over a decade
We have been safely and responsibly constructing solar projects and powering industry since 2010. This video takes a look around our 247MW solar energy project in Vendimia, Spain – helping the country reach its goal of net zero carbon emissions through renewable power.
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Partner with us, choose responsible solar power
As a global solar leader, we have been building and growing meaningful partnerships across the energy transition for over a decade. Our gigawatt-approach to solar provides many benefits to our partners worldwide by leveraging economies of scale, ethical and sustainable procurement, and continuous improvement on quality and efficiency – reflected through our competitive pricing structures.
By choosing to procure from Lightsource bp, your organisation will access world-class solar and power marketing expertise, including environmental responsibility and stewardship. Visit our Sustainability page to find out more or read our sustainability mission statement.
Empowering sustainability with price predictability and flexibility
We recognise the individuality of our customers by creating customised solutions, tailored to the needs of your organisation.
Our global team of energy experts has delivered multiple power contracts with prominent energy buyers across the world. By choosing Lightsource bp, you can expect flexible power contracts developed in partnership, which include varied tenors and pricing structures.
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Supporting greener fuel for a cleaner planet
Utility-scale solar projects will play a key role in providing hydrogen producers with low-cost and reliable electricity. By driving down the cost of production, solar power helps enable an affordable route to market.
Lightsource bp is actively supporting the growth of the green hydrogen industry through partnerships with power generators across the world.
Read about our recent green hydrogen partnership.
A reliable partner, supporting energy security and low carbon generation
We have been working closely with utilities for over a decade. Our utility-scale solar projects help create reliable and sustainable power for customers by increasing the capacity of locally generated electricity.
Utility-scale solar plays an important role within the global energy mix and our partnerships with utilities act as an enabler for decarbonisation and energy security.
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Advancing climate goals through affordable and secure supply
Communities across the world are realising the adverse impacts of climate change. Utility-scale solar projects are part of the solution, helping decarbonise energy systems and provide security of supply.
These projects also help facilitate regional prosperity through local economic investments, contributing towards tax revenue and job creation.
Lightsource bp has an established track record in partnerships with governments across the world and deploying significant capital investment to help advance national climate goals.
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Why solar? Fast, reliable, and secure!
Solar power plays a key role within the energy transition through its affordability and scalability. Utility-scale solar projects can be constructed and operational within just two years, much quicker than many other renewable technologies.
Latest news
11 Jul, 2024
Lightsource bp teams up with Plymouth university to capture biodiversity on site
Solar projects offer an ideal location for wildlife to thrive, boosting the biodiversity and resilience of local ecosystems.
02 Jul, 2024
Video: A second year sponsoring the Future of Farming
For the second year in a row, Lightsource bp was proud to be a sponsor of the Future of Farming Zone and the Bees and Honey tent at the Royal Three Counties show.
04 Jun, 2024
Supporting the rural economy through Badminton Horse Trials sponsorship
For the third year running, Lightsource bp was a proud sponsor of one of the world’s leading equestrian events – the Badminton Horse Trials in South Gloucestershire this May.
25 Apr, 2024
Experts in the field: Agriculture and solar working together
The mutually beneficial relationship between solar energy and agriculture can take many different forms.
27 Mar, 2024
Community consultation event for new Drumquin energy storage project proposal
Lightsource bp will be showcasing their proposal to fund, develop and operate a 100MW energy storage facility near Drumquin, at an event on 10th April.
13 Mar, 2024
Inspiring the next generation of solar experts with Uni visit to Crookedstone
Last week, a group of second year students from Queens University Belfast (QUB) visited Crookedstone Road Solar Farm, a project developed by Lightsource bp in Northern Ireland
01 Mar, 2024
Lightsource bp EMEA General Counsel elected to Solar Energy UK Board
We’re thrilled to announce that Alex DeSouza, General Counsel EMEA and Head of Transactions at Lightsource bp, has been elected to sit on the board of Solar Energy UK (SEUK).
07 Feb, 2024
Accelerating decarbonisation with first ever battery energised
Lightsource bp has energised the first battery project of its multi-gigawatt global energy storage pipeline.
22 Dec, 2023
Lightsource bp supports renewable asset growth for Bluefield Solar and GLIL Infrastructure
Lightsource bp announces the sale of 58 operational assets to Bluefield Solar and GLIL
07 Dec, 2023
Lightsource bp and REA host energy transition roundtable at COP28
Lightsource bp and the UK’s Renewable Energy Association (REA) have hosted a high-level roundtable discussion at COP28.
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