UK: Shell Energy Europe Limited has been selected by Google as its renewable energy supply manager in the UK, under the tech company’s Carbon-Free Energy model. The agreement is part of Google’s drive to run entirely on clean energy by 2030.
Shell will manage a renewable power portfolio using its trading expertise and access to battery storage systems. This will balance the natural intermittency of renewable generation and ensure that Google’s data centres and offices receive reliable power at any time of day.
When renewable production is high, Shell will store surplus energy, releasing it back to the grid when demand rises. This improves grid stability and supports the UK’s transition to low-carbon energy.
The announcement comes as Google opened its new data centre in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, built to support growing demand for AI services such as Google Cloud, Gmail, Search, and Maps.
David Wells, Executive Vice President of Shell Energy, said the partnership combines Shell’s diverse supply portfolio and trading expertise to help Google meet its decarbonisation targets.
Google’s Maud Texier added that with the deal, its UK operations are projected to run at or near 95 % carbon-free energy by 2026, with Shell helping to close the final gap for hourly matching.
The move builds on Shell and Google’s existing collaboration, including three offshore wind power agreements announced since 2023 in the Netherlands.
Source: Shell Energy
