Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 3:30 .

European PPA Market Thrives Amidst Challenges with 14% Growth and Innovative Solutions

Nikola Gazdov, chairman of APSTE and a board member of Solar Power Europe, addresses the topic of corporate power procurement agreements (PPAs) in his speech. He highlights the significance of PPAs for project financing, especially in regions lacking Contracts for Difference (CFDs) or other support mechanisms. The European PPA market is experiencing growth with over 300 deals announced last year and a 14% increase from previous years. However, there are regional disparities in deal distribution across Europe. The current environment presents challenges such as high renewable energy penetration leading to low or negative prices and issues like cannibalization affecting solar projects specifically. Despite these hurdles, the PPA market remains resilient due to innovative solutions like multi-technology PPAs and battery storage systems that aid production firming and load shifting. Gazdov introduces Itamar Orlandi from Pexapark AG to further discuss developments within this evolving landscape along with associated risks faced by developers, sellers, and buyers alike.

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Speaker

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

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:

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

Recording of presentation not authorized for publication.

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

To Talk