Solar

We are expanding our solar photovoltaic power generation capability by investing in the development and operation of solar projects, including at our own sites.

In 2022, we increased our solar power activities significantly through acquisitions in India, Italy, Spain and the UK. We started production at three new solar power plants: one in Queensland, Australia and two in the Netherlands, which can generate up to 144 megawatts direct current (MWdc) and 80 MWdc respectively. We also started to build a 50 MWdc solar power plant in the Netherlands as part of our first hybrid solar and wind project.

In 2022, our share of installed solar power capacity was 1,914 MWac, with 340 MWac under construction. Figures exclude Silicon Ranch (Shell interest 44.3% as at the end of 2022, non-operated), the US solar power developer.

Read more about solar power at www.shell.com/energy-and-innovation/new-energies/solar.html.