Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

An effective way of reducing electricity emissions and generating new renewable energy.
In recent years, PPAs have become a popular option for large companies to reduce electricity (Scope 2) emissions across portfolios. The adoption of PPAs can be a commercially attractive and sustainable decarbonization lever to directly fund and generate large volumes of renewable electricity. By entering into a PPA, an organization can finance the creation of new renewable energy through technologies such as wind and solar, securing long-term price security and carbon reduction.
PPAs also enable companies to implement advanced levels of sustainability through ‘additionality’- funding renewable energy that would otherwise not exist without the company’s direct investment.
Understanding PPA opportunities for your company.
NUS work with companies to address and understand the specific PPA opportunities available, including both ‘physical’ and ‘virtual’ PPAs. Following a detailed feasibility assessment suited to consumption and market coverage, NUS provide step-by-step guidance and specialist support to execute PPAs, securing the financial and environmental benefits associated with PPA contracts.
What are the specialist PPA services provided by NUS?
NUS provide technical and stakeholder engagement to simplify the PPA process.
- Feasibility assessment: carrying out a detailed analysis of PPA opportunities across suitable markets.
- PPA requirement review: reviewing options with stakeholders to address the PPA structure and specific requirements.
- Issuing requirements: engaging with potential renewable generators to secure PPA options.
- PPA coordination: supporting the negotiation and finalisation process of the PPA supply contract.
- Compliance: regularly reviewing invoices and the flow of renewable electricity certificates to ensure compliance with the contract.
How does NUS help bring PPAs to life?
As a trusted provider of PPA solutions, NUS provide tailored solutions to align with each company’s financial and sustainability objectives. Support includes aligning all key stakeholders across a company to enable a streamlined PPA journey. NUS’s support has directly enabled a range of clients to enter long-term PPAs across Europe, the UK and the US.