Who owns Lightsource BP?

The company is 50% owned by Bp Alternative Energy Investments Limited, which in turn is owned by BP International Ltd. In November 2023, bp announced an agreement to acquire full ownership of Lightsource BP, subject to regulatory approvals, to close in mid-2024.

Where did Lightsource BP install solar panels?

In 2018, the company completed its first international installation, a 60 MW solar farm in Maharashtra, India. Lightsource BP won the offtake contract through a 450 MW tender process. The project comprises 200,000 LONGi Solar photovoltaic panels ground-mounted across 240 acres (97 ha).

How much solar capacity does Lightsource BP have?

As of 2018, Lightsource BP has commissioned 1,300 MW of solar capacity and manages about 2,000 MW of solar capacity. It plans to increase the capacity up to 8,000 MW through projects in the Americas, India, Europe and the Middle East.