BP Alternative Energy is focusing on those sectors of the energy industry where we can profitably grow our business. This has led us to focus on wind and biofuels, businesses that are material, scalable, and suited to BP's core capabilities. We also invest in sustainable energy technologies to gain strategic insights on the advances occurring in this sector.
In keeping with this strategic focus, BP is winding down its solar operations.
This decision was very difficult given BP's near 40-year commitment to solar energy. However, the major global solar markets have experienced tremendous change over the past few years and we have been unable to generate the necessary returns to continue our operations.
Throughout our long history in solar energy, BP Solar has driven the growth of the global industry through advances in technology. We have built landmark projects, including the recent 32 MW Long Island Solar Farm in the US. Over the years, BP Solar has installed approximately 1.6 gigawatts of products in almost every corner of the world. Warranty and Recycling support
All valid warranty claims will continue to be honored. For warranty and recycling support, please contact your installer. In the event that your installer cannot be contacted, please refer to the relevant country information below for further information. BP remains committed to growing our Alternative Energy business. In 2011 we invested $1.6 billion, more than any previous year. During 2011, our biofuels business acquired the Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer Companhia Nacional de Açúcar e Álcool (CNAA) and increased our share in the Brazilian biofuels company, Tropical BioEnergia S.A., to 100%. Our wind business progressed three new wind farms in the US. We made several investments in sustainable energy technologies including Chromatin, a supplier of renewable biomass feedstocks for power, fuel and chemical producers. Product advisory
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In keeping with this strategic focus, BP is winding down its solar operations.
This decision was very difficult given BP's near 40-year commitment to solar energy. However, the major global solar markets have experienced tremendous change over the past few years and we have been unable to generate the necessary returns to continue our operations.
Throughout our long history in solar energy, BP Solar has driven the growth of the global industry through advances in technology. We have built landmark projects, including the recent 32 MW Long Island Solar Farm in the US. Over the years, BP Solar has installed approximately 1.6 gigawatts of products in almost every corner of the world.
Warranty and Recycling support
All valid warranty claims will continue to be honored. For warranty and recycling support, please contact your installer. In the event that your installer cannot be contacted, please refer to the relevant country information below for further information.
BP remains committed to growing our Alternative Energy business. In 2011 we invested $1.6 billion, more than any previous year. During 2011, our biofuels business acquired the Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer Companhia Nacional de Açúcar e Álcool (CNAA) and increased our share in the Brazilian biofuels company, Tropical BioEnergia S.A., to 100%. Our wind business progressed three new wind farms in the US. We made several investments in sustainable energy technologies including Chromatin, a supplier of renewable biomass feedstocks for power, fuel and chemical producers.
Product advisory