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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 with investors, businesses, utilities, governments, landowners and communities to help support a cost-competitive and diversified energy mix.

Lightsource bp is a values-led company where our people are our strength, and we are passionate about driving the energy transition. We create value by investing in our people and in the communities in which we work. We continue to focus on executing projects safely and responsibly, enabling long-term value for our partners, people and planet.

Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

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development track record

Lightsource bp projects

Utility-scale renewable energy projects help decarbonise energy systems and provide security of supply. These projects also help facilitate regional prosperity through local economic growth.

 

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Our end-to-end renewable energy solutions

Our approach is built on technical expertise, financial capabilities and a commitment to safety and quality. From project development through to asset management, we prioritise rigorous standards, efficient execution and creating value for our partners, communities and the environment.

OUR STRENGTHS

Global reach and buying power, financing capability, track record in delivery, investment in innovation.

Develop, construct, operate

UNDERPINNED BY OUR CORE VALUES:

Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive.

DEVELOP

We have an established track record in developing renewable and energy storage assets from early-stage greenfield, through to late-stage M&A.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Through our in-house engineering, procurement and construction management teams, we commit to designing, sourcing and constructing projects to the highest possible safety standards.

OPERATE

Our asset services teams are highly skilled in managing performance and operations of utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects. This includes a portfolio of Lightsource bp-owned projects and third-party assets.

Our growth story

Lightsource bp began as a small UK start-up in 2010, and now we aim to continue to grow our onshore renewables platform by using our expertise and proven track record to create sustainable value for our people, partners and planet. 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.

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Team and culture

At Lightsource bp, our people are our strength. The foundation of our business is built on a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness. We are a values-led company and are passionate about driving the energy transition. Find out more about how we place inclusivity and creativity at the heart of what we do.

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Our leadership team

The Lightsource bp culture of openness, inclusivity and excellence begins with our executive leadership team. Collectively, their knowledge and experience form the foundations on which our business is built.

Meet our leadership team

The power of renewable energy

Utility-scale renewable energy is resilient, reliable and predictable. Our expertise and investment in low carbon projects means we’re changing power for our customers, as we reimagine energy for the world.

Discover the power of renewable energy


*  Pipeline at Stage 2 development status or above i.e. excluding Stage 1 leads.

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Careers

Join Lightsource bp

Choose a career where you are empowered to ‘be the change’. If you are passionate about supporting the energy transition and looking to join a global team collaborating on delivering renewable energy and energy storage solutions, visit our careers page.