Alternative energy in short

Fossil fuels will likely remain the world’s main energy source for many decades to come, but at the same time, sustainable, clean and convenient energy sources will increasingly be needed to meet growing demand. It is estimated that 7% of all fuel will be from sustainable sources by 2030 – a volume equivalent to about two million barrels of oil a day. Shell is helping create viable and sustainable alternatives for both fuel and power through scientific and technology developments in such areas as wind, biomass, hydrogen and solar – often by partnering with companies whose specialised know-how can be added to our own to accelerate the process. We aim to drive down the cost of alternative energy sources and help overcome other practical hurdles to them becoming more widely available.