Burges Salmon acts for TfL on new agreement to generate and deliver green solar power for the Tube

We have advised Transport for London (TfL) on its procurement for a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). EDF Energy Renewables Limited, through its subsidiary Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited, has been awarded the PPA and will generate and deliver green electricity to TfL over 15 years.

The PPA sees a new solar facility built in Longfield, Essex, to generate renewable energy for the Tube, support the decarbonisation of the National Grid and increase its renewable energy capacity. The new solar farm will provide approximately 20 per cent of its output to TfL, which is about 80 Gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity per year, or 1,200 GWh collectively over 15 years.

Construction of the solar facility is expected to begin in 2026 and, when completed, could contribute circa 400 GWh per year to the national grid towards the end of the decade. Over the 15-year duration of supply under the contract, TfL expects to save over 28,000 tonnes of carbon – equivalent to 33,300 one-way trips between London and NYC – in its operations.

TfL’s entry into the PPA enables wider development and construction of large-scale renewable asset which will also enhance the security of the UK’s clean energy supply.   

The Burges Salmon team advising TfL on the creation of the PPA alongside TfL Legal was led by partners Emma Andrews and Laura Wisdom.

Our Procurement team work with authorities, utilities and bidders to navigate the complexities of public procurement. With a unique blend of sector and net zero expertise, supported by a cross disciplinary team of experts, Burges Salmon supports clients to develop, implement and manage complex, high value and sensitive tender processes, providing practical and rapid advice to help clients meet their commercial, policy and strategic objectives. Particularly active in the Energy and Utilities and Transport sectors, the firm is known for advising on nationally significant and ground breaking projects.