Vodafone Procure & Connect launches pilot project with Shell to explore smarter energy use
Vodafone Procure & Connect and Shell Energy Europe Limited (Shell) have launched a pilot project to explore how battery storage could support more flexible and sustainable energy use in the future.
The project aims to provide both parties with insights into how large-scale battery systems can participate in grid systems and support smarter energy management strategies in the years ahead.
Vodafone Procure & Connect will gain access to a portion of the operational benefits of the 100 MW / 3-hour battery energy storage site in Bramley, Hampshire – one of the UK’s largest grid-connected battery facilities, which is managed by Shell. By leveraging Shell’s battery asset portfolio and optimisation services, Vodafone Procure & Connect will learn more about how battery flexibility could enhance energy management, help lower carbon emissions and strengthen energy resilience across its operations.
Ninian Wilson, Global Supply Chain Director at Vodafone and CEO of Vodafone Procure & Connect, said: “Partnering with Shell gives us the opportunity to explore how energy flexibility could play a role in our long-term sustainability goals. It’s an important step that reflects our commitment to reducing carbon emissions across our supply chain.”
Rupen Tanna, Head of European Power Trading at Shell, added: “This collaboration shows how companies in different sectors can work together to test innovative approaches to energy use. We are pleased to work with Vodafone Procure & Connect on how storage can be brought into corporate energy strategies.”
About Vodafone Procure & Connect
Vodafone Procure & Connect is the unified brand representing the legal entities of Vodafone Procurement Company and Vodafone Roaming Services, headquartered in Luxembourg. Vodafone Procure & Connect is a trusted supply chain and connectivity partner to some of the world’s largest businesses, managing €21 billion in annual procurement spend and over €1.5 billion in roaming and voice trading.
Our mission is to lead the future of procurement and global connectivity, leveraging scale, expertise and innovation to deliver exceptional value for our customers, partners and stakeholders.
Learn more at vodafone.com/procureandconnect or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Shell Energy Europe Limited
Shell Energy Europe Limited is one of the largest energy traders in Europe and has built substantial power and gas portfolios. Our power portfolio includes renewable generation projects that leverage renewable sources such as solar, wind and hydro and battery storage systems. It also includes long-term offtake agreements which allow us to offer corporate PPAs to customers looking to make tangible reductions in the net carbon intensity. By providing more and cleaner energy solutions to its customers, Shell aims to profitably transition into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050.