Responsible Solar: Energy
Our primary purpose: Delivering affordable, emissions free energy through responsibly developed solar and storage projects
Driving meaningful climate action with Responsible Solar
Our core contribution to sustainability is generating emissions free electricity that adds security to our energy mix, while driving down electricity costs. By reducing harmful emissions in the energy sector, we are improving the health of people and the environment they live in.
The 3.2 gigawatts of solar projects we’ve developed across the USA deliver on this mission.
4.1 Million
Metric tons of CO2 abated annually, for healthier air
900,000
Fuel-burning cars taken off the road each year (equivalent)
550,000
U.S. homes able to be powered each year with home grown, clean energy
While decarbonization of the global energy landscape is imperative, Lightsource bp also recognizes that there are additional efforts to be made to reduce emissions associated with our operational footprint and our supply chain. In 2020, Lightsource bp joined the UN Race to Zero. We aim to reduce our absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions 42% by 2030, from 2021, and to reduce our Scope 3 emissions 52% per MW generation capacity constructed by 2030, from 2021.
Solar projects in commercial operation
Black Bear Solar
130 MW
Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
Energy partner: Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA)
Elk Hill Solar 1 and 2
42 MW
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Energy partner: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA)
Johnson Corner Solar
27 MW
Johnson City, Kansas
Energy partner: Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
Wildflower Solar
16 MW
Sacramento County, California
Energy partner: Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Grants and Bluewater Solar
9 MW
Cibola, New Mexico
Energy partner: Continental Divide Electric Cooperative (CDEC)
Solar projects under construction
Projects under Lightsource bp operations management
Solar projects in advanced development
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Egypt
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Spain
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Republic of Ireland
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Italy
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Brazil
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Australia
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Taiwan
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Northern Ireland
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United States
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South Korea
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Singapore
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Greece
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France
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Environment
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