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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
24 Oct, 2024
bp completes acquisition of Lightsource bp
bp has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp.
22 Oct, 2024
Planning permission received for first ever UK standalone energy storage project
Lightsource bp has been granted planning permission for its first ever UK standalone energy storage project.
08 Oct, 2024
Game Changers for farming, and for energy – Lightsource bp sponsors Farmers Weekly Awards
For the second year running, Lightsource bp has sponsored the Farmers Weekly Awards.
02 Oct, 2024
Prosiect Maen Hir begins Stage Two Statutory Consultation
Wednesday 2 October 2024 marks the beginning of the Statutory Consultation for Prosiect Maen Hir. This consultation period will be open until 11:59pm on Friday 15 Nove
30 Sep, 2024
Spotlight: Ground Maintenance top priority for Lightsource bp Operations & Maintenance
At Lightsource bp, we take our role as temporary stewards of solar land very seriously.
25 Sep, 2024
Operations & Maintenance win at Solar & Storage Live Awards
This week saw victory for the Lightsource bp O&M team at the Solar & Storage Live Awards at the NEC in Birmingham, taking the Operations and Management Awards.
24 Sep, 2024
Showcasing the power of solar to the new UK government
Lightsource bp and its partners had the privilege of welcoming members of the new UK government to two renewable energy sites.
05 Sep, 2024
Lightsource bp secures 40MW in UK renewables auction
This week, Lightsource bp secured 40MW in the most recent UK Contracts for Difference (CFD) auction.
28 Aug, 2024
Largest UK solar farm and first energy storage project completed and sold to Schroders Greencoat
Lightsource bp has today announced the completion of its largest UK solar project to date.
21 Aug, 2024
Capturing agrivoltaics: Lightsource bp partners with photography students
Solar projects offer landowners the perfect opportunity to make the most out of their land, where energy generation and farming go hand in hand.
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