{"id":10902,"date":"2023-11-29T15:07:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T14:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cubeconcepts.de\/?p=10902"},"modified":"2026-06-01T14:07:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T12:07:40","slug":"ppa-power-purchase-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cubeconcepts.de\/en\/ppa-power-purchase-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): Definition, Models, and Benefits for Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Updated April 2026)<\/em> A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a long-term electricity supply contract between a power producer and a company as the electricity purchaser. A fixed or structured price agreement for electricity from mostly renewable energy sources is made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PPAs are considered one of the most important tools today for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>predictable energy costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CO\u2082 Reduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financing of new photovoltaic and wind projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a PPA explained simply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PPA is a contract where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An energy generator produces electricity (e.g., from photovoltaics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a company purchases this electricity over several years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the price is set or structured in advance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical runtimes: <strong>10 to 20 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goal: <strong>Planning security for both sides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What types of PPAs are there? (Onsite vs. Offsite)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides a <a href=\"https:\/\/cubeconcepts.de\/en\/corporate-power-purchase-agreement\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"29113\">Corporate Power Purchase Agreement <\/a>(CPPA), a sub-type of PPA where a direct contract is concluded between the producer and the off-taker, two PPA models are particularly relevant for companies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Onsite PPA (On-site-generated electricity)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With on-site PPA, the electricity <strong>generated and consumed directly at the company site<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PV system on the warehouse roof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cubeconcepts.de\/en\/products\/solar-parks\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"543\">Solar park<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/cubeconcepts.de\/en\/products\/solar-carports-customized-solar-solutions\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"593\">Solar carport<\/a> on the company premises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of Onsite PPAs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>maximum self-consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lower electricity procurement costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No grid fees for self-generated electricity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>direct physical care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is particularly suitable for industry and commerce with constant power requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offsite PPA (Offsite Power Purchase Agreement)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For offsite PPAs the electricity <strong>produced at another location<\/strong> and delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Outdoor Solar Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offshore wind farm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of offsite PPAs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supply even without own land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>larger amounts of energy available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>flexible location choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combination with origin certificates (HKN) possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important: Electricity is mostly <strong>virtual (balance sheet)<\/strong> delivered, not physically direct<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What other PPA models are there?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, a distinction is made between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physical PPA<\/strong> physical power delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtual PPA (vPPA)<\/strong> financial security via electricity market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sleeved PPA<\/strong> Integration of an energy supplier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are PPAs interesting for companies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plannable electricity costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>long-term stable prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protection against market price fluctuations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Reduction of energy costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>often cheaper than traditional electricity purchase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>especially with high self-consumption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. CO2 Reduction &amp; ESG<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct connection to renewable energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>relevant for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ESG reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSRD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Independence from the energy market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>higher security of supply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>less reliance on energy providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits for operators and investors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For plant operators and investors, PPAs offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>long-term secured income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>better project financing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lower marketing risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Result: PPAs are often <strong>Foundation for new solar or wind farms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does a PPA work in practice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A typical PPA includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>defined quantity of electricity or share of production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fixed or variable electricity price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clear runtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulations on:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Default risks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guarantees of origin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important: The pricing structure can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>indexed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hybrid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What role do origin certificates (HKN) play?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With offsite PPAs <a href=\"https:\/\/cubeconcepts.de\/en\/certificates-of-origin-hkn-trade-is-becoming-increasingly-important\/\">Guarantees of origin (HKN)<\/a> often part of the contract:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of \u201egreen electricity\u201c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>important for CO\u2082 accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>legally relevant for electricity labeling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without HKN, the grid is in balance. <strong>not automatically \u201egreen\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PV-Contracting and PPAs in commercial applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the commercial sector, PPAs are often implemented as part of Contracting models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>no personal investment necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning, construction, and operation by service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electricity procurement via long-term contract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical advantages:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>no capital commitment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>immediate electricity cost savings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>calculable prices over 10-20 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>no obligation to accept<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible contract design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investment purchase option possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A PPA is particularly worthwhile when:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PPA is particularly useful when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>high and predictable electricity consumption is present<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rising electricity prices are expected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability goals are to be achieved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No personal investments are desired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: PPAs as a Key Model for the Energy Transition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Power Purchase Agreements are a key instrument for companies today to <strong>To stabilize electricity costs, reduce CO\u2082 emissions, and increase security of supply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During <strong>Onsite PPAs<\/strong> especially convincing through direct self-consumption, enabling <strong>Offsite PPAs<\/strong> a flexible and scalable supply of renewable energy \u2013 even without your own land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In combination with photovoltaics, <a href=\"https:\/\/cubeconcepts.de\/en\/products\/large-battery-storage\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"19360\">Large battery storage systems<\/a> and intelligent energy management, PPAs are increasingly becoming the <strong>Standard Model for Corporate Energy Supply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cubeconcepts.de\/en\/knowledge\/fachbeitraege\/\">Back to overview<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a strategic alternative to traditional electricity procurement, PPAs offer companies the opportunity for CO\u2082-free energy supply without their own investment costs. 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