Blackfriars Solar Bridge - in pictures

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Network Rail has opened the world's largest solar powered bridge in the heart of London

First Capital Connect, Network Rail and Solarcentury are today celebrating the launch of the world's largest solar powered bridge, which will provide up to half of the energy for Blackfriars station. BusinessGreen showcases some of the pictures from the project

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