News & insights
27 Aug, 2024
New Zealand: Kōwhai Park solar farm breaks ground
We’re pleased to share that our Kōwhai Park solar farm in Christchurch, New Zealand, has officially broken ground following the project’s successful financial close.
Read story24 Jan, 2022
Going beyond solar: boosting biodiversity for a more sustainable future
As a solar company, our main contribution to global sustainability is pretty much what it says on the tin – we make renewable energy.
26 Nov, 2020
Boosting biodiversity – bp Magazine investigates the wild side of solar
Our work on boosting biodiversity has been featured in bp Magazine, covering the importance of solar farms for enhancing habitats and supporting species. With photos from…
25 Nov, 2020
A brighter future for young Aboriginal men – partnership with Clontarf
At Lightsource bp, we’re committed to having a positive impact on our local communities, and we’re always looking for opportunities to make a difference to the people living
23 Nov, 2020
New global head of structured finance appointed
New global head of structured finance appointed Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects is pleased to announce…
30 Jan, 2020
Lightsource BP appoints Benjamin Kott as CEO of Lightsource Labs
Lightsource BP, a global market leader in the development, acquisition and long-term management of solar projects and smart energy solutions…
05 Dec, 2019
Lightsource BP to accelerate global solar growth with further investment from BP
The management of Lightsource BP and BP have agreed to equalise their shareholdings in Lightsource BP to create a simplified 50:50 joint venture structure. As part of the…
23 Oct, 2019
Lightsource BP signs financing agreements on first Australian project with ING and EDC NEW
Lightsource BP today announced it has signed a senior debt facility with ING and EDC (Export Development Canada) to fund its first Australian solar project.
12 Aug, 2019
Lightsource bp to begin construction on first Australian solar project in 2019
Lightsource bp, a global industry leader in solar development, is pleased to announce that construction will begin on the company’s first Australian project…
01 Aug, 2019
Plans Unveiled for New Solar in Mannum, SA
Lightsource BP and Golder, the consultancy appointed to undertake environmental planning and community engagement, are hosting a community…
05 Nov, 2018
New Plans for Solar in West Wyalong, NSW
Lightsource BP is hosting a community information event in West Wyalong, to outline their proposal to fund, develop and operate a 248MW solar installation…
18 Jun, 2018
Community Information Event for Lightsource BP Solar Proposal in Winton, Vic
Lightsource bp to hold community consultation event for new Winton, VIC solar farm proposal Lightsource BP…
15 Dec, 2017
Advancing Solar Together
Lightsource and BP join forces to drive growth in solar power development worldwide • BP to invest $200m in Lightsource over three years for a 43% stake in the business •