Lightsource BP has appointed Juan Luis Cantón as the company’s new country head in Spain.
Cantón (pictured) will take over from Fernando Roger, who helped set up Lightsource BP’s Spanish operations, leading the team from start-up to establishing a gigawatt-scale pipeline.
Roger, who has worked at the developer for 10 years, will now take a step up into a regional role as director of Southern Europe.
Cantón joins the company after more than 20 years of experience in the renewables industry and will continue to progress Lightsource BP’s growth ambitions in the country.
The company recently announced the progress of 19 solar projects across Spain, which would realise local investment of around €1.2bn.
Chief executive of EMEA & APAC for Lightsource bp Kareen Boutonnat said: “We’re really excited to welcome Juan Luis Cantón to the team.
“He brings with him significant development experience that will be valuable as we continue to drive the momentum of Lightsource BP’s growth across Spain.
“I would also like to thank Fernando Roger for his incredible efforts and dedication in growing our business in Spain and we wish him all the success in his new role.”
Roger added: “The appointment of Juan Luis Cantón demonstrates how much we have grown and evolved over these last years both in terms of team size and results.”
“This role gives Juan Luis a great opportunity to drive our success forward, establishing Lightsource bp as a clear leader across the Spanish energy market.”
Canton said: “I appreciate the trust Lightsource BP has placed in me, I am very excited to be able to contribute to the expansion of the company in Spain, and at the same time to collaborate with a team of professionals who appreciate for the work they have done so far and for the motivation they show in continuing to accelerate the decarbonisation of our planet.”
Since entering the Spanish market Lightsource BP has grown to reach 400MW of built and connected solar in the last two years.
The Spanish team has 3GW of projects in different stages of development, including 1620MW that has recently received environmental authorisation and will be launched by 2025.