{"id":467309,"date":"2025-07-31T15:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/?p=467309"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:00:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T15:00:43","slug":"solar-power-world-names-lightsource-bp-the-top-solar-developer-in-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/solar-power-world-names-lightsource-bp-the-top-solar-developer-in-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Power World names Lightsource bp the top solar developer in the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"block-page-title bg-color-white\">\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h1 class=\"fg-color-gradient\">Solar Power World names Lightsource bp the top solar developer in the USA<\/h1>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n  \n\n\n<section class=\"banner-single position-relative\">\n  <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12 px-0\">\n                <div class=\"position-relative w-100 h-100 aspect-ratio-banner object-fit-cover\">\n          <picture>\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/31112842\/US-Top-solar-developer-banner-aspect-ratio-417-234-450x253.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/31112842\/US-Top-solar-developer-banner-aspect-ratio-417-234-1000x561.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(max-width: 575px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/31112525\/US-Top-solar-developer-banner-1000x400.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/31112525\/US-Top-solar-developer-banner-1920x768.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991px)\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/31112525\/US-Top-solar-developer-banner.jpg, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/31112525\/US-Top-solar-developer-banner.jpg 2x\"\n                          media=\"(min-width: 992px)\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/31112525\/US-Top-solar-developer-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\"\n                       srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/31112525\/US-Top-solar-developer-banner.jpg 2x\"\n                       sizes=\"auto, 100vw\"\n                       class=\"position-absolute w-100 h-100 left-0 top-0 object-fit-cover\"\n                       width=\"1999\"\n                       height=\"800\">\n                <\/picture>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"text align block_acf-block-688b79dbc3c0e block bg-color-white position-relative z-1 overflow-hidden\">\n    <div class=\"pt-60 pt-lg-100\"><\/div>\n\n  \n  <div class=\"container \">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n        <span class=\"rich-text standard-text fg-color-navy\">\n          <p><strong>Lightsource bp, a global leader in renewable energy development, is proud to announce it has been named the United States\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarpowerworldonline.com\/2025-top-solar-developers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#1 solar developer<\/a> on <em>Solar Power World<\/em>\u2019s Top Solar Contractors list.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-467319\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/24203752\/Top-Solar-Contractors-USA-2025-2-Text-image-%E2%80%93-left-aligned_orange_V2-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/24203752\/Top-Solar-Contractors-USA-2025-2-Text-image-%E2%80%93-left-aligned_orange_V2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/24203752\/Top-Solar-Contractors-USA-2025-2-Text-image-%E2%80%93-left-aligned_orange_V2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/24203752\/Top-Solar-Contractors-USA-2025-2-Text-image-%E2%80%93-left-aligned_orange_V2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/24203752\/Top-Solar-Contractors-USA-2025-2-Text-image-%E2%80%93-left-aligned_orange_V2-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/24203752\/Top-Solar-Contractors-USA-2025-2-Text-image-%E2%80%93-left-aligned_orange_V2-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/24203752\/Top-Solar-Contractors-USA-2025-2-Text-image-%E2%80%93-left-aligned_orange_V2-767x767.png 767w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/24203752\/Top-Solar-Contractors-USA-2025-2-Text-image-%E2%80%93-left-aligned_orange_V2-1000x1000.png 1000w, https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/24203752\/Top-Solar-Contractors-USA-2025-2-Text-image-%E2%80%93-left-aligned_orange_V2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This prestigious annual list highlights the most impactful renewable energy companies across the USA. During 2024, Lightsource bp achieved commercial operations on 14 projects across six states, totaling more than 1.7GW.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur presence on the Top Solar Contractors list reflects Lightsource bp\u2019s commitment to delivering high-quality renewable energy projects that help industries meet their energy needs, create jobs and boost local communities\u201d said Emilie Wangerman, Chief Operating Officer and Head of USA at Lightsource bp.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith rising electricity demand fueled by the rapid increase of data centers and electrification across industries, we are uniquely positioned to provide tailored, renewable energy solutions that help our partners meet their operational goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lightsource bp\u2019s strength lies in its in-house capabilities to develop, engineer and deliver large-scale solar projects efficiently and at pace.<\/p>\n<p>As the demand for electricity grows, Lightsource bp continues to leverage its size, expertise and agility to meet the United States\u2019 evolving energy needs.<\/p>\n\n        <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"pt-30 pt-lg-30\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"multi-column-cards align block_acf-block-688b682d6ccde block bg-color-white\">\n  <div class=\"pt-50 pt-lg-50\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <h3 class=\"mb-35\">Recent news from Lightsource bp<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div class=\"multi-column-cards__image-container h-300px h-lg-250px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-toyota-enter-into-a-power-contract-in-texas\/\" class=\"d-block w-100 h-100\">\n      <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.lightsourcebp.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/13174706\/DJI_20250805160842_0097_D-1-1-scaled-aspect-ratio-315-195-1200x743.jpg 1200w, 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class=\"text-decoration-none text-decoration-sm-underline-hover\" href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-toyota-enter-into-a-power-contract-in-texas\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Lightsource bp and Toyota enter into a power contract in Texas<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">Lightsource bp and Toyota Motor North America have finalized a virtual power purchase agreement for energy from the 231MW Jones City 2 solar farm in Texas.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-toyota-enter-into-a-power-contract-in-texas\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 13l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 mb-30\">\n  <div 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href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-pinnacle-financial-partners-announce-97-9m-tax-equity-deal-for-peacock-solar\/\">\n    <h5 class=\"mb-15 fg-color-navy\">Lightsource bp and Pinnacle Financial Partners announce $97.9M tax equity deal for Peacock Solar<\/h5>\n  <\/a>\n      <p class=\"mb-15 line-height-level-6\">\u00a0Lightsource bp and Pinnacle Financial Partners today announced the closing of a $97.9 million tax equity deal to finance the 187 MW Peacock Solar in San Patricio County, TX.<\/p>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/us\/news\/lightsource-bp-and-pinnacle-financial-partners-announce-97-9m-tax-equity-deal-for-peacock-solar\/\">Read Story <span class=\"ml-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" fill=\"none\"><path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M1 13l6-6-6-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                  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