Siemens, Lightsource bp Finalize Major Solar Inverter Supply Agreement

Lightsource bp’s Penn State Solar Initiative. Lightsource bp has finalized a deal with Siemens for the distribution of solar inverters for an array of projects in the Midwest and Southeast. The two year contract will cover the use of over 850 MW of Siemens inverters, with the potential to increase by 200 MW, as part of the green energy initiative. The main components of the project entail the implementation of 4.3 MW to 4.7 MW central inverter stations, along with gas-insulated switchgear, step-up transformers, and auxiliary power facilities. The employees of Siemens will render assistance in the commissions and installations of the projects. According to Kevin Smith, chief executive of the Americas division of Lightsource bp,attaining a substantial long-term accord with eminent, globally renowned companies such as Siemens fulfills our dedication to supply functional and reasonable energy and upholds the firm’s progressive expansion plans. Besides the recent agreement, Siemens will deliver more than 185 MW of core inverter stations to Lightsource bp for the rest of 2020. Since its initiation in 2019, Lightsource has commenced the construction or brought into application 3.2 GW of solar plants located in 11 areas of the U.S.