Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: Deutsch | Duration: 33:22 .

Talk of session: Corporate Power Procurement & PPAs - Navigating the Complexities of Renewable Electricity Sourcing

The European solar PPA market continues to thrive, with several major deals announced in recent months despite an increasingly complex and volatile power market. Corporations seeking a cost-effective, ESG-compliant electricity supply are pushing power suppliers to adapt by offering shorter-term, multi-technology PPAs and innovative contract structures. Navigating these complexities is key to securing a stable and low-cost energy supply at a time when European industry is struggling to remain competitive. This session will look at: Recent developments in Europe's solar PPA market Different PPA structures and emerging models Financial, regulatory, and contractual challenges in corporate PPAs.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction

Speaker

Nikola Gazdov
Chairman
APSTE - the Association for Production, Storage and Trading of Electricity
Bulgaria

To Talk

State of the European Solar PPA Market: Trends & Key Developments

Speaker

Itamar Orlandi
Director - Commercial Strategy
Pexapark AG
Switzerland

To Talk

PPAs Main Challenges and Opportunities

Speaker

Mauricio Garrido
PPA Origination Director EU
EDP Renewables
Spain

To Talk

Financial & Credit Risks: De-risking Corporate PPAs for Buyers and Sellers

Speaker

Jan Knievel
Head of Origination
Sunnic lighthouse GmbH
Germany

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Understanding PPA Models: From Traditional to Hybrid and Multi-Buyers

Speaker

Beatriz Guillén Sánchez-Hidalgo
Head of Power Markets Southern Europe
Lightsource bp
United Kingdom

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