A UK solar power company backed by BP said today that it had commissioned its first utility project in India.
Lightsource BP’s new 60 MWp solar farm is in Wagdari, Maharashtra, and was financed in partnership with UK Climate Investments (UKCI), a joint venture between the Green Investment Group and the UK energy department.
The project comprises 200,000 LONGi Solar photovoltaic panels ground-mounted across 240 acres.
In December, BP said it would invest £150million over three years in exchange for a 43% share in the London-headquartered solar firm, which changed its name to Lightsource BP.
Lightsource BP chief executive Nick Boyle said: “The success of this project is a testament to Lightsource BP’s ability to deliver. The project was developed in-house, and required the support of both our central and local teams working together in close partnership to bring it to fruition.”
Energy Minister Claire Perry said: “As set out in our Clean Growth Strategy, the UK is a world leader in reducing emissions while growing our economy, and the Government is determined to capitalise on the opportunities created by the global transition to low carbon.
“I am delighted that UK Climate Investments is working alongside London-based Lightsource BP to leverage the UK’s expertise in solar and support India’s ambitions for renewable energy.
“The UK has a track record of exporting our home-grown expertise to the rest of the world and this partnership is a perfect example of the public and private sectors working together to deliver our respective climate, development and growth objectives that will benefit the entire planet.”
Construction, photovoltaic modules, and technical expertise for the project were provided by Sterling & Wilson and LONGi Solar. Project finance was provided by Rabobank.
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