BP returns to solar with $200m Lightsource investment

Michael Holder
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Oil giant to acquire 43 per cent in Europe's largest solar developer, which will be rebranded Lightsource BP

Oil giant BP has reignited its interest in the solar market with the announcement today of a $200m investment in UK developer Lightsource. BP will take a 43 per cent equity share in Europe's largest...

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