Proxy Generation PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) offer several benefits to corporate buyers looking to manage risks associated with renewable energy purchases. Here are the main advantages:
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Reduced Operational Risks:
- Proxy Generation PPAs shift the operational risks of the renewable energy project back to the seller, ensuring that the buyer is not exposed to issues like poor maintenance or equipment failures.
- This structure aligns the incentives for sellers to operate at optimal levels, as any underperformance affects them directly.
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Simplified Risk Management:
- By basing settlements on the expected energy production under ideal conditions, rather than actual output, buyers can more effectively hedge other risks such as weather and market volatility.
- It makes managing financial volatility easier through commodity markets and insurance products.
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Increased Predictability and Flexibility:
- Buyers can use additional insurance and hedging tools more effectively because the structure makes financial risks more predictable and manageable.
- Options like volume firming agreements become more feasible with proxy generation, which helps in stabilizing payments.
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Enhanced Innovation and Market Participation:
- Proxy generation PPAs represent a new and innovative approach in the renewable energy sector, allowing for better market engagement and customized risk management solutions.
Despite these benefits, proxy generation PPAs are still relatively new and may involve increased negotiation time and costs due to their complexity and the need for specialized expertise.
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