Network Rail to Power Stations with Solar Energy from EDF Renewables

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  • Date/Country: Current date, UK. Network Rail partners with EDF Renewables UK.

  • Details: A 14-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) will supply 64 gigawatt hours of solar energy annually from the Bloy's Grove solar farm in Norfolk. This will power approximately 15% of Network Rail's stations, depots, and office facilities.

  • Impact: The solar farm is expected to offset roughly 60,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide over its 35-year lifespan. This is equivalent to the emissions absorbed by over 2.2 million newly planted trees.

  • Relevance: This agreement supports the UK's Net Zero Strategy and demonstrates a commitment to renewable energy in the transport sector. The CPPA also provides price stability and insulates Network Rail from energy market volatility.

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