Panel Discussion: Securing Long-Term Value in Corporate PPAs - Strategies & Best Practices

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Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 13:23 .

European Solar PPA Market Thrives Amidst Complex Power Landscape with Innovative Contract Structures

The European solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) market is experiencing significant growth, with numerous major deals being announced recently. This expansion persists even amidst a complex and volatile power market environment. Corporations are increasingly seeking electricity supplies that are both cost-effective and compliant with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. As a result, power suppliers are under pressure to adapt by providing shorter-term PPAs that incorporate multiple technologies along with innovative contract structures. These adaptations come at a crucial time when the competitiveness of European industry is challenged due to various economic pressures. The evolving landscape indicates an ongoing transformation in how energy agreements are structured to meet corporate demands for sustainable yet economically viable solutions while navigating the complexities of current market conditions.

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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

To Talk

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

To Talk

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