“Savion’s significant asset pipeline, highly experienced team, and proven success as a renewable energy project developer make it a compelling fit for Shell’s growing integrated power business,” said Wael Sawan, Integrated Gas and Renewables & Energy Solutions Director. “As one of the fastest-growing, lowest-cost renewable energy sources, solar power is a critical element of our renewables portfolio as we accelerate our drive to net zero.”
Savion specialises in developing solar power and energy storage projects and currently has more than 18 GW of solar power and battery storage under development for a variety of customers, including utilities and major commercial and industrial organisations.
The Savion acquisition bolsters Shell’s strategy to develop an integrated power business as it moves to become a net zero emissions energy business by 2050, in step with society. As part of this strategy, Shell aims to sell more than 560 TWh of power globally per year by 2030: twice as much electricity as the company sells today.
The acquisition is expected to close by year end.
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