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Lightsource places structured finance at the heart of the company’s knowledge through its partnership with project funders, Octopus Investments.

Together, we have developed an unrivalled experience in solar photovoltaic construction projects in the United Kingdom.



Octopus Investments, founded in 2000, is a leading investment specialist offering innovative core and satellite investment solutions to UK investors, and a wide range of funding options for exceptional companies.

Their commitment to the funding of solar energy companies has enabled small scale investors to become part of the UK’s growing renewable power sector. To date, Octopus remains the UK’s largest investor in commercial scale solar power plants all of which were developed, built and commissioned by Lightsource.

Octopus specialist finance team

Environmental Benefits of a Typical Lightsource Plant