Renewables and energy solutions
Shell is working to provide more renewable and low-carbon energy options for customers and businesses in the UK through projects in wind, electric-vehicle charging, hydrogen and more.
What is renewable energy?
Renewable energy refers to that which comes from sources which nature can continuously replace, such as sunlight, water and wind. Renewable energy has less carbon footprints. Despite the benefits that renewable energy poses for reducing carbon emissions, society is not yet at a stage where it can switch completely and immediately. Power from sources like wind and the sun can fluctuate depending on weather, and electricity cannot yet be easily stored from these sources as it’s produced. Yet, renewables are vital for a low-carbon future.
Shell’s renewable energy projects and solutions in the UK
Shell UK aims to invest billions, with over 50% in low and zero carbon products and services including CSS and offshore wind, subject to Board approval and supportive fiscal and policy frameworks.
Wind
Wind is one way of generating renewable electricity and helping the UK achieve the government target of net zero by 2050. With our joint venture partner ScottishPower, Shell is developing floating wind projects that could bring enough clean energy to power 6 million homes.
Hydrogen
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and could play a significant role in the transition to a low-carbon renewable energy system.
Shell is currently exploring several renewable energy initiatives across the UK that may ultimately increase the production of clean hydrogen, particularly for use in industry.
Solar
Solar energy is one of the fastest growing renewable energy sources. As photovoltaic technology advances and production costs decrease, Shell is working with developers to incorporate solar energy into our UK portfolio, which will help us to meet more of the growing demand for renewable power from our UK customers.
Power trading
Shell Energy provides innovative, reliable and cleaner energy solutions through a portfolio of gas, power, environmental products and energy efficiency offers.
Nature based solutions
Ecosystems like forests, grasslands or wetlands naturally remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Shell is using nature-based offsetting projects as one of the many ways of reducing the overall carbon impact of the products we sell.
Biofuels
Shell is committed to supplying low carbon fuels (LCF) such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), biodiesel, and bioethanol to help lower carbon emissions from transportation in the UK.
Electric vehicle charging
Shell is investing in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to meet the changing needs of drivers up and down the UK.
