Shell backs 800MW UK solar

• Framework contracts are with Island Green Power for 700MW and Clearstone Energy for 100MW

Shell has actually signed handle two UK solar programmers to sustain growth of utility-scale solar projects going beyond 800MW.

Shell has authorized a framework arrangement with the renewable resource developer Island Green Power to create solar projects with co-located battery storage space potential, with a preliminary cooperation on over 700MW overall generating capacity.

Shell has additionally partnered with Clearstone Energy to create numerous utility-scale solar PV projects in the south-east of England, with a complete consolidated export capacity of 100MW with co-located storage space possibility.

Both deals would be subject to a future final investment choice.

Shell UK chairman David Bunch claimed: "Shell is developing an integrated power company which extends the renewable generation, trading as well as supply of clean energy to organizations and customers.

" We will work with both Island Green Power and Clearstone Energy to deliver top quality solar PV projects to provide more of our UK clients with sustainable power."