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Lightsource BP

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Largest solar developer in Europe

Lightsource BP, rebranded from Lightsource Renewable Energy in 2018, is the largest solar developer in Europe, and third largest in the world outside of China. Lightsource BP is a British company with headquarters in London, and offices in Madrid, Milan, Athens, San Francisco, Austin, Philadelphia, Mumbai, New Delhi, Cairo, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Bath, Belfast and Dublin.2 It was founded by Nick Boyle.1 Its chief executive is Nick Boyle (since 2010).1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2010Founded1

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Lightsource BP, rebranded from Lightsource Renewable Energy in 2018, is the largest solar developer in Europe, and third largest in the world outside of China. Lightsource BP is a British company with headquarters in London, and offices in Madrid, Milan, Athens, San Francisco, Austin, Philadelphia, Mumbai, New Delhi, Cairo, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Bath, Belfast and Dublin.2

The story

Founded by Nick Boyle in 2010.1

Leadership

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Chief executive

  1. Nick Boyle2010–now
201520202025

Timeline

  1. 2010New chief executive Nick Boyle becomes CEO1
  2. 2010Founded Founded1

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