Financial predictability from renewable energies
Companies are faced with a variety of opportunities to take a step closer to their sustainability goals through renewable energy: Power purchase agreements are a solution for diversifying the energy portfolio using renewable electricity.
This is an agreement between an energy buyer and a renewable energy plant owner, under which electricity is supplied or purchased at an agreed price. They integrate renewable energy generated from wind power, photovoltaics, hydropower or biomass into the electricity market at stable prices and are a key component of the energy transition.
Our first solution was hydroelectricity from the Höllriegelskreuth power plant in south-eastern Germany, which was commissioned back in 1894 - even then, this energy was low in CO2 emissions. Today, 130 years later, we are one of the largest operators of hydropower plants in Germany with a total installed capacity of 2 gigawatts.
We also have a diversified procurement portfolio in the area of solar and wind energy and can therefore offer our customers individual electricity supply contracts from renewable energies.
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While the generation of renewable energy from wind and solar power is subject to natural weather-related fluctuations, renewable and emission-free electricity generated from hydropower is available at all times and is therefore one hundred percent base-load capable.
Our 109 hydropower plants in Germany, which produce sustainable energy with low emissions along the rivers Lech, Isar, Danube, Main and some lakes, and 76 other hydropower plants in Sweden have a total generation capacity of 14 terawatt hours and guarantee you a reliable supply at all times. We offer some of our green electricity with TÜV certification and guaranteed guarantees of origin.
What exactly is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)? For whom is it worthwhile? And how does such a contract work in practice? On this page, we answer all the important questions about PPAs - in a compact, understandable way and with lots of practical insights.
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We offer customized PPA delivery structures that are perfectly tailored to your individual needs. Whether you have a high risk appetite and want to benefit from weather-dependent delivery methods or whether you are looking for weather-independent delivery that is easy to plan - we have the right solution for you. This means you can always rely on a dependable energy supply that is perfectly suited to your requirements.
Whether fixed price or index-linked - our configurator determines the right price model for you. This gives you a tailor-made solution that meets your exact requirements.
Various certificates are available for guarantees of origin - our configurator determines the right solution for you based on your selected options. You will then receive the certificate that best suits your requirements.
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Our consulting team is on hand to develop customized solutions that meet your specific requirements and will work closely with you to ensure you get the PPA that best suits your needs. Could a Power Purchase Agreement be a worthwhile option for your business? Book your appointment now with Simon Campbell or one of our PPA experts for sound advice and tailored solutions!
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The amount and structure of electricity actually produced is delivered to the consumer. Delivery and production match. The buyer bears high risks (spot price risk, balancing risk, profile value). The total purchase quantity is unknown when the contract is concluded.
The generation volume forecast on the previous day is delivered, regardless of whether it is actually produced or not. The seller assumes the balancing energy risk and the difference between actual generation and the day-ahead forecast. The total purchase quantity is unknown when the contract is concluded.
An hourly quantity of electricity is supplied as a schedule that is determined before the contract is concluded. This delivery structure is based on the expected production volumes of a PV system. The purchase quantity for each hour of the year is already fixed before the contract is concluded. Risks such as missing hours of sunshine are borne by the seller. Can be easily integrated into an existing supply portfolio.
Before the contract is concluded, a monthly output is agreed, which is delivered every hour in the respective month (baseload). The overall structure of the supply is based on the structure of renewable generation. Can be easily integrated into existing supply portfolios.
Before the contract is concluded, an annual output is agreed that is supplied for all 8,760 hours of use per year, irrespective of the output of the RE system. The seller assumes the risks. Can be easily integrated into an existing supply portfolio.
This guarantee of origin refers to renewable energy produced within Europe. It guarantees that the energy comes from a plant in a European country and meets the relevant European standards.
This guarantee of origin refers to renewable energy produced in Germany. It ensures that the energy comes from a German plant and therefore complies with German standards and regulations.
This guarantee of origin is assigned to a specific generation plant. It indicates exactly which plant produced the renewable energy and therefore offers direct traceability of the energy source.
The amount and structure of electricity actually produced is delivered to the consumer. Delivery and production match. The buyer bears high risks (spot price risk, balancing risk, profile value). The total purchase quantity is unknown when the contract is concluded.
The generation volume forecast on the previous day is delivered, regardless of whether it is actually produced or not. The seller assumes the balancing energy risk and the difference between actual generation and the day-ahead forecast. The total purchase quantity is unknown when the contract is concluded.
An hourly quantity of electricity is supplied as a schedule that is determined before the contract is concluded. This delivery structure is based on the expected production volumes of a PV system. The purchase quantity for each hour of the year is already fixed before the contract is concluded. Risks such as a lack of hours of sunshine are borne by the seller. Can be easily integrated into an existing supply portfolio.
Before the contract is concluded, a monthly output is agreed, which is delivered every hour in the respective month (baseload). The overall structure of the supply is based on the structure of renewable generation. Can be easily integrated into an existing supply portfolio.
Before the contract is concluded, an annual output is agreed that is supplied for all 8,760 hours of use per year, irrespective of the output of the RE system. The seller assumes the risks. Can be easily integrated into an existing supply portfolio.
This guarantee of origin refers to renewable energy produced within Europe. It guarantees that the energy comes from a plant in a European country and meets the relevant European standards.
This guarantee of origin refers to renewable energy produced in Germany. It ensures that the energy comes from a German plant and therefore complies with German standards and regulations.
This guarantee of origin is assigned to a specific generation plant. It indicates exactly which plant produced the renewable energy and therefore offers direct traceability of the energy source.
