UK-based Lightsource bp secured a structured equity investment from HASI for two utility-scale solar projects in Texas, totaling 288 MW. The portfolio includes the 163 MW Starr Solar project in Starr County and the 125 MW Second Division Solar project in Brazoria County. Expected to reach commercial operation by the end of 2024, these projects will supply renewable energy to power over 50,000 homes and offset 381,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually. Qualifying for benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act, these projects utilize U.S.-manufactured solar panels from First Solar and trackers from Array Technologies, supporting both local energy resilience and American manufacturing.
Lightsource bp and HASI power Texas with 288 MW solar partnership
The Starr (163 MW) and Second Division (125 MW) solar projects by Lightsource bp are funded through HASI’s recent equity investment. (Image Credit/Source:Pixabay/Pexels)
The Horsham project combines solar and battery storage, supporting grid stability and peak demand management. (Image Credit/Source: Atimedia/Pixabay)
The 20 MW solar project actively supports Eramet’s SBTi roadmap and climate goals. (Image Source: SolarPanal/Pixabay)
Sherco Solar is the Upper Midwest’s largest solar project, set to power 150,000 homes when fully operational. (Image Source: Xcel Energy)
The PIF4 project includes Haden (1 GW) and Al Khushaybi (1.6 GW) solar power plants in Saudi Arabia. (Image Source: Sineng Electric)