Sadiq Khan wants to build solar farms in leafy commuter suburbs in latest Net Zero push

Sadiq Khan wants to build solar farms in leafy commuter suburbs in latest Net Zero push

Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans to build solar farms in leafy commuter suburbs in yet another Net Zero push.Transport for London, which is chaired by the capital's Labour Mayor, kicked off with a tender push to developers to build banks of solar panels for the tube network.Khan hopes to construct solar farms near tube stations which will connect directly to the London Underground power system.In a plea to developers, TFL’s chief environment office…

Transport for London to put solar to work on the Underground

Transport for London, the largest single consumer of electricity in London, is looking for a partner to develop purpose-built solar farms to connect to the London Underground network. TfL’s electricity consumption of around 1.6 Terawatt hours (TWh) a year is equivalent to the electricity consumed by 12% of all the homes in London. The new project aims to bring up to 64 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the network, which is around 5% of the what…

Transport for London is seeking a solar contractor

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking a company to build solar developments to make the London Underground more sustainable Whichever private-sector company Transport for London chooses will be appointed to deliver on the Solar Private Wire Project, making up 64 megawatts of energy, roughly 5% of the Underground’s needs. The company will also be considered to connect other solar developments near the network. The project will reduce pressure on …

Transport for London launches solar infrastructure tender

Transport for London is seeking a private sector delivery partner to collaborate in developing solar infrastructure to power London Underground’s network. The deadline for applications is Dec. 20.Transport for London is searching for a private sector delivery partner to support development of new solar infrastructure to power London Underground’s network. According to available tender details, Transport for London’s Solar Private Wire project wi…