Network Rail signs corporate PPA with RWE for offshore wind power to supply Britain's railways
Type: Ppa · Technology: Offshore Wind · Country: United Kingdom · Announced: 2026-04-15
Network Rail, the owner and operator of Britain's railway infrastructure, signed a corporate power purchase agreement (cPPA) with RWE to source electricity from an offshore wind farm. The deal marks a material step in decarbonizing the rail network, which has historically relied on grid power. RWE, a major European renewable energy developer, will supply the wind-generated electricity to power Network Rail's operations across the UK. The agreement underscores the growing trend of corporate buyers turning to renewable energy to meet sustainability targets. No financial terms or specific wind farm details were disclosed in the announcement.
Counterparties
- Network Rail (Offtaker)
- RWE (Developer)