'A clear win-win': TfL looks for partner to build solar farms to power Tube network

Stuart Stone
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Credit: Transport for London

Plans to power tube using solar power part of transport operator's plan to transition to 100 per cent renewables by 2030

Transport for London (TfL) has announced it is looking for a delivery partner that can invest in and set up solar farms to help power the London Underground network. Launching the competitive tender...

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