London Energy Storage solar Power Plant

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Will the London Underground be powered by solar energy?

Transport for London (TfL) has signed a major new deal to power the London Underground using clean solar energy, as part of a long-term plan to decarbonise the capital's transport network and support biodiversity. A new solar facility will be built in Longfield, Essex, by EDF Renewables UK through its subsidiary Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited.

What will a new solar facility do for the tube?

The contract will see a new solar facility built in Longfield, Essex, and renewable energy generated for the Tube. The facility will also support the decarbonisation of the National Grid and increase its renewable energy capacity.

Who funded Europe's largest floating solar panel array?

Europe's largest floating solar panel array was funded and completed in March 2016 by Lightsource bp on London's Queen Elizabeth II reservoir. We are always on hand to assist with any enquiries. You can contact us via email or phone our customer services team.

Who owns the energy storage project?

The project is owned by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and developed by Wirsol Energy; Hive Energy. For more details on the latest energy storage projects, buy the project profiles here. The gold standard of business intelligence.

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