BP Solar International displays a certain star power as it seeks to transform the sun's energy into electricity. A subsidiary of UK oil giant BP, the company designs, manufactures, supplies, and installs photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and modules that provide power for homes, remote villages and industrial facilities, commercial businesses, and local government. Its plants are in the US, India, and China. BP Solar also offers an array of services, from cost estimation to logistic management, remote monitoring, and training. Customers include Ericsson, FedEx Freight, NEC, and Telstra.