Renewable power
Take the complexity out of adding renewables to your energy mix with our retail-delivered solutions that help you transition to a lower-carbon future.
Top 5 Renewable Energy Source in the US
1. Biomass
1. Biomass
Electricity can be generated by converting waste materials, such as wood waste, agricultural products, trash and animal material, into energy through biological, chemical and combustion processes.
2. Wind
2. Wind
Electricity is created as wind blows and turns wind turbines creating kinetic energy from the motion, which is converted into electricity. This type of generation does not create any greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Hydropower
3. Hydropower
Electricity is produced from water by capturing energy using gravity to turn the blades of a turbine with flowing water, converting the energy into electricity – all with low greenhouse gas emissions.
4. Solar
4. Solar
One of the cleanest renewable energy sources is solar generated electricity, which converts sunlight into energy through photovoltaic panels or by concentrating a large area of sunlight onto a receiver using mirrors or lenses.
5. Geothermal
5. Geothermal
Steam is used to produce electricity as it comes from underground hot water reservoirs. This is considered a renewable form of energy since heat is continuously created within the earth.
Transition to a cleaner energy future
With one third of our power coming from renewable sources, we can help you make the switch to cleaner energy today.
Giving solar energy its time in the sun
Access more than 1.1 GW of solar generation capacity from Shell-operated facilities and joint-venture partnerships - including Silicon Ranch, one of the largest independent power producers in the US, with more than 140 solar projects across 14 states.
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Illustration showing a solar power installation with multiple solar panels and maintenance personnel. Text indicates 1.1 GW+ solar generation capacity.
Taking energy wherever the wind blows
Make the switch to cleaner energy by tapping into our onshore and offshore wind portfolio, which has the potential to generate more than 6 GW of power across our projects currently in operation and under development.
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Illustration showing an onshore wind farm with multiple wind turbines and maintenance personnel. Text indicates 312 onshore wind turbines.
Meeting your renewable power needs
Reduce your Scope 2 emissions and showcase your commitment to tackling climate change by using an electricity supply bundled with the renewable energy certificate (REC) of your choice.
We offer a range of simplified, retail-delivered renewable energy plans, designed to fit your business needs and budget.
Spectrum of simplified solutions that reduce risk
Bronze
Renewable energy via rational, regional or certified RECs (unbundled).
Gold
Renewable Energy via RECs from specific existing assets.
Platinum
Renewable Energy via RECs from a newly developed asset. Additional claim eligible.
Competitive pricing
Manage the cost of your clean energy supply with fixed prices based on a renewable power purchase agreement (PPA).
Flexible agreements
Customize volume and tenor, and access bridge products to tailor solutions that meet the specific needs of your business.
Simplified contracting
Switch to your new supply without interruption while avoiding complex transactions or risks associated with locational basis, variable generation and index exposure.
Lower-carbon credibility
Support your community by investing in local resources and demonstrate business sustainability with renewable energy certificates.
Sourcing clean power for your business
In deregulated markets, an integrated solution developed by Shell Energy combining a physical PPA with a retail supply agreement offers unique benefits.
| Standard PPA | Virtual PPA | Retail-Delivered Physical PPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed price | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balancing power not required | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Single billing option | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Project-based REC transparency | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Does not require knowledge of wholesale Energy Market | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Risk to Buyer | Wholesale market risks; operational risk if renewable project is compromised | Financial risks: will likely require purchase of balancing power | Technical, financial, risk mitigated |
| Contract Length | Long, 10-20 years | Long, 10-20 years | Flexible |
A powerful retail alternative to Virtual PPAs
Combining a physical Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a retail supply agreement helps you avoid the contract complexity and price risks of a virtual PPA.
