All renewables PPA structures at a glance
German scientists have identified 18 typologies of power purchase agreements for the renewable energy market. Their research is intended to support policymakers, scientists and investors in implementing their own PPA analysis and choices.
Dealing with Pakistan’s solar panel glut
Solar panels flooded into Pakistan during the first half of 2024 and oversupply has wiped out module margins. Solar developers want greater liberalization of the nation’s electricity market but the government is concerned that moving too quickly could place more pressure on utilities already burdened by high capacity payments.
Pexapark records 23 European PPAs for 1,034 MW in September
Pexapark, a Swiss-based provider of reference prices and market intelligence for renewable energy, says European developers signed 23 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 1.03 GW in September. The total volume of PPAs across the first nine months of 2024 stands at 11.4 GW.
Lynher Energy secures 15-year PPA for 27 MW plant on UK agricultural land
Corporate PPA deal with FTSE 100 company creates a “solid foundation” for near-term solar capacity growth, according to Lynher Energy director.
LevelTen Energy reports stable solar PPA prices for US market
LevelTen Energy says in a new report that solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices have remained stable in the United States, indicating greater stability after a period of market volatility.
Europe records 24 PPA deals for 1.1 GW of solar in February
Investors and developers in Europe signed 24 power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 1.1 GW of solar in February, making it a “month to remember,” according to Swiss consultancy Pexapark.
Weekend Read: Upstart vs. incumbent
Electricity market liberalization and private sector development of solar and energy storage in Cyprus continue to be delayed. pv magazine’s Ilias Tsagas looks at why independent power producers are frustrated by electricity curtailment and a lack of market reform.
Pexapark says European developers signed 21 PPAs for 916 MW in January
Pexapark, a Swiss consulting firm, says the new year started with “robust activity” for power purchase agreements (PPAs). It says that lower power and commodity prices drove a 12.8% month-on-month decline in all tracked PPA prices.
Pexapark says European developers signed 23 PPAs for 936 MW in December
Pexapark, a Swiss consulting firm, says December marked a robust conclusion to a strong year for power purchase agreements (PPA). Developers secured 23 new PPAs – nine more than in December 2022 – with a combined capacity of 936 MW.
Rio Tinto signs long-term PPA for 1.1 GW Australian solar plant
Resources giant Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) to date. It has agreed to buy 100% of the output from European Energy Australia’s 1.1 GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm to provide renewable power to its aluminum operations in the state of Queensland.
