About us
We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
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Delivering renewable energy for the world
We’ve been developing renewable energy projects in the UK for over a decade, providing renewable, sustainable energy to homes and businesses across the country.
How we do business
We provide our customers with an end-to-end solution for onshore renewable energy developments. Our operating model is underpinned by our core values, enabled by agility and innovation, and governed by corporate functions.
Our strengths
Global reach and buying power, financing capability, track record in delivery, investment in innovation
Underpinned by our core values:
Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive
Develop & Build
We have established a track record in developing renewable energy assets from early-stage greenfield, through to late-stage M&A and ‘Ready to build’ status.
Manage & Operate
Our team are highly skilled in managing performance and operations of utility-scale renewable energy assets for over 12 years. This includes a mixed portfolio of Lightsource bp-owned projects and third-party assets. We continue to invest in the latest AI technology to improve returns and performance.
Own & Asset Partnerships
As part of accelerating the energy transition we also provide opportunities around the world for utilities and investors looking to acquire and grow their own renewable portfolios.
What’s it like on a solar farm?
Take a virtual tour of our 4.9MWp solar project, which provides local brick manufacturer Ibstock Brick with 30% of their annual electricity needs.
Our story
Lightsource bp began as a small UK start-up in 2010, and now we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. Find out more about how we have built a gigawatt-scale business centred around people and culture, and how we build and grow meaningful partnerships across the energy transition.
Our culture and people
We understand that our success is built on our people. Our culture of inclusiveness, individuality and creativity are at the heart of everything we do – as we encourage and empower our people to change the world.
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Our leadership team
The Lightsource bp culture of openness, inclusivity and excellence begins with our global leadership team. Collectively, their knowledge and experience form the foundations on which our business is built.
The power of solar
Utility-scale solar power is resilient, reliable and predictable. Our expertise and investment in solar means we’re changing power for our customers, as we reimagine energy for the UK.
The future of energy: going beyond solar
Energy storage
Lightsource bp's in-house energy storage team is currently working on a 3GW pipeline of opportunities across three continents. Optimising energy storage will play a key role in sustainable solar, including faster, deeper and smarter decarbonisation of electricity grids, and diversification of revenue for projects. For our customers, it also means more stability and security of supply.
Co-location: wind and solar
Pairing solar and wind generation with energy storage is a powerful proposition. Wind and solar generate electricity at different hours and seasons. Combining them, along with storage, can maximise the grid capacity available. We’re exploring how these renewable hubs can speed deployment, bring more projects to fruition, and generate consistent flows of clean power.
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.