Transport for London (TfL) has entered into a 15-year power supply agreement with the Longfield Solar Farm, which is under development in Essex. The solar farm aims to produce up to 400 GWh annually, with 80 GWh specifically allocated to TfL, covering 5% of its total energy needs. This innovative approach utilizes a "sleeved PPA" to ensure renewable energy credit accountability without physical energy transfer. The project aids in reducing reliance on fossil fuels while supporting the grid's balance and fostering a transition to sustainable energy alternatives.
This is exactly the kind of leadership we need from major public bodies to unlock investment in clean energy infrastructure. TfL is helping to bring forward large-scale UK solar - the cheapest and quickest form of new electricity generation.
The new solar farm will provide approximately 20% of its output to TfL, which is about 80 Gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity per year.
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