TfL eyes renewables contracts to power London's Tube network

Michael Holder
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City Hall unveils plans to scope out market for Power Purchase Agreements to meet Underground's electricity demand

London's entire Tube network could be powered by renewable electricity directly purchased from wind and solar farms within the next decade, under plans unveiled today by the city's Mayor Sadiq Khan...

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