TOKYO, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Lightsource BP, a unit of British oil giant BP (BP.L) , opens new tab, announced on Thursday its entry into the Japanese renewable market with the acquisition of a 15 megawatt peak(MWp) solar project in northern island of Hokkaido.

The move marks an important expansion of the company's operations in the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging its global expertise to help support Japan's energy transition, Lightsource BP said in a statement.

With its entry into Japan, Lightsource BP now operates in 20 global markets, up from 19. The company has a global solar development  pipeline exceeding 58 gigawatt(GW), including nearly 8 GW of projects in the Asia-Pacific region, the company added.

Last year, BP took full ownership of Lightsource BP.

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