PPA

PPA: what is a Power Purchase Agreement and what types exist in the renewable energy sector?

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Two professionals shaking hands during a renewable energy PPA agreement

A PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) is a medium- or long-term contract for the sale and purchase of electricity between a generator and a buyer. In the renewable energy sector, it can be structured as a physical, virtual, financial, on-site, off-site or sleeved PPA, depending on the method of delivery, settlement and location of the asset.

Bankability: what it is and why it is a key factor in the financing of energy projects

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Analysis of the bankability of a renewable energy project with a view to securing project finance.

Bankability is one of the most important concepts in the development of energy projects. Find out what it means, how it is assessed and what factors influence the ability of a solar power plant, a wind farm or a BESS system to secure funding.