Lightsource bp

Q: What sources does IPPData use for Lightsource bp?

IPPData uses primary disclosures for Lightsource bp, including company reports, regulatory filings, company websites and company press releases where available. See the sources list at the bottom of the profile.

Lightsource Renewable Energy Holdings Limited

London, United Kingdom·subsidiary·Official website ↗

High confidence

Last updated: 2026-05-19

As of 2026-05-19, Lightsource bp reported 7.50 GW of platform size (operational plus advanced development).

Solar-focused IPP, wholly owned by BP since 2024. Significant U.S. and European pipeline anchored by corporate PPAs (Microsoft, Google, LyondellBasell, H&M).

Key figures

Headline capacity

Sec

7.50 GW

As of 2026-05-19High confidence

Geography

Europe · North America · APAC · Latin America

United KingdomUnited StatesBrazilSpainItalyAustralia

All catalogued metrics

Every metric carries a basis, an as-of date, sources and confidence. Click a source to open it in a new tab.

Metric	Technology	Value	Basis	As of	Sources	Confidence
Platform size	All renewables	7.50 GW	Sec	2026-05-19	Lightsource bp	High confidence
Pipeline	All renewables	62.0 GW	Port	2026-05-19	Lightsource bp	High confidence
PPA capacity	Solar PV	1.30 GW	Sec	2024-12-31	Lightsource bp	High confidence

Ownership

Type: subsidiary
Listed: No
Parent: BP

Recent corporate actions

m and a · 2024-10-24
BP completed 100% acquisition of Lightsource bp

Methodology notes

Portfolio capacity uses Lightsource bp's current homepage operating and under-construction disclosure instead of the narrower 2024 PPA volume.
The 62 GW development pipeline is separately shown as Port basis and should not be treated as operating capacity.

Sources

All sources used for this profile. Confidence labels reflect source reliability and disclosure freshness.

10 Power Purchase Agreements signed and 1.3 GW contracted in 2024
Lightsource bp · 2025-02-19 · Press release
Primary source
Homepage portfolio statistics
Lightsource bp · 2026 · Company website
Homepage animated counters disclose 7.5 GW operational and under construction portfolio and 62 GW+ development pipeline.
Primary source
BP completes acquisition of Lightsource bp
BP · 2024-10-24 · Press release
Primary source

Frequently asked questions

How much renewable capacity does Lightsource bp have?▾

As of 2026-05-19, Lightsource bp reported 7.50 GW of platform size (operational plus advanced development).

What technologies does Lightsource bp operate?▾

Lightsource bp operates Solar PV, Battery storage.

Is Lightsource bp an IPP?▾

Yes. Lightsource bp is classified as an IPP in IPPData's taxonomy, alongside the categories developer.

What is the difference between Lightsource bp's installed capacity and pipeline?▾

IPPData separates Lightsource bp's operational capacity from secured, under-construction and pipeline figures, marked with basis codes (Op, Att, Sec, Port). See the capacity table for the full breakdown.

What sources does IPPData use for Lightsource bp?▾

IPPData uses 3 catalogued sources for Lightsource bp, including Lightsource bp, BP. See the full source list at the bottom of this page.