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M&AAnnouncedSeptember 14, 2020

Lightsource bp — global solar developer/operator (~16 GW pipeline at the time; major presence in US/Spain/India/Brazil)

bp acquires additional 50% of Lightsource bp from existing shareholders — bp had been 50% owner since 2017 (initial $200M investment). Confirmed strategic commitment to solar and accelerated 50 GW renewable target by 2030. (Note: subsequent full ownership took place in Nov 2023.)

Undisclosed (subsequently announced $254M cash investment)

Deal Value

16,000MW

Capacity

Solar

Technology

Multi-state

Location

MarketsSolar

Deal Details

Deal Type
Corporate M&A
Seller / Sponsor
Lightsource bp shareholders (50% stake)
Buyer / Financier
bp p.l.c.
Deal Value
Undisclosed (subsequently announced $254M cash investment)
Stage
Mixed (Operating + Development)
ISO/RTO
Multiple
Source
bp

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