Transport for London (TfL) is on the lookout for a delivery partner to collaborate on developing purpose-built solar farms that will connect to the London Underground network, with potential for broader connections across TfL’s estate. Interested parties are invited to participate in a competitive tender process.
The chosen delivery partner will be responsible for designing and delivering solar projects that could supply up to 64 megawatts (MW) of electricity, covering about five percent of the Tube network’s energy needs. This initiative aims to develop and connect solar infrastructure near the TfL network, supporting the goal of using 100 percent renewable electricity across TfL’s operations by 2030.
By entering into private wire agreements, TfL will receive zero-carbon electricity directly from local facilities, bypassing the National Grid and Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), thereby reducing pressure on central electricity grids. In the long term, these private wire schemes could lead to financial savings by avoiding some costs associated with power delivery through the National Grid.