3 FAQs about Long-term procurement contract for photovoltaic cell cabinets

How long does a utility PPA last?

The Term. The term of the traditional utility PPA has typically been around 20 years, to enable amortization of project debt and a period of return for the project sponsor. However, offtakers, particularly corporate offtakers, are increasingly requesting shorter terms, such as 15, 12, and even 10 years.

Are energy Hedges better than PPAs?

Energy hedges and CFDs have some advantages over PPAs, and they are often favored by commercial/industrial offtakers because they avoid triggering state laws that may restrict direct retail sales—one of the reasons that CFDs and VPPAs are often the type of agreement preferred by corporate offtakers.

Can a spot market soar above a long term contract price?

In tight markets, the spot market can soar well above the long-term contract price, as it did in California circa 2001 or during the more recent winter storm Yuri that hit Texas in February 2021.

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