In today's rapidly evolving energy landscape, understanding Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (cPPAs) is crucial for organizations seeking to align their energy procurement strategies with sustainability goals while managing costs effectively. As corporates increasingly pivot towards renewable energy sources, cPPAs offer a compelling solution to secure long-term energy supply, mitigate price volatility, and support environmental commitments.
However, navigating the complexities of cPPAs can be daunting, with challenges ranging from contract negotiations and risk management to aligning electricity consumption with renewable generation profiles. This comprehensive training session is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully implement cPPAs. Through expert insights and practical simulations, attendees will explore key concepts, market trends, and strategic considerations essential for building robust corporate PPA capabilities. Join us to unlock the potential of cPPAs and drive impactful energy transitions within your organization.
Topics covered in the course:
- cPPA introduction and case for change
- cPPA basics and common nomenclature
- Renewable sourcing options for corporates
- cPPA benefits
- cPPA cost impact on electricity bill and indicative business case for corporates
- Overview of cPPA business models
- cPPA key market trends in EU and Southeast Europe
- Main cPPA building blocks deep-dive
- cPPA Term Sheet and Contract negotiation process
- Deep dive on key building blocks - price, volume, tenor, start date / COD, securities and early termination
- Overview of cPPA product evolution in EU
- Key cPPA risks deep dive
- cPPA key risks between seller and corporate off-taker (buyer)
- cPPA price and risk valuation for different cPPA product type
- cPPA profile matching purpose and simulation
- cPPA profile matching purpose and high-level implications overview from business, financial and accounting perspective
- Deep dive simulation of cPPA profile matching for several scenarios:
- Corporate electricity consumption – flat and seasonal consumption profile
- Renewable asset productions – wind on-shore, solar and combination
- cPPA product type – annual baseload, monthly baseload and pay-as-produced
- Tips to shape cPPA for implementation
- Tips for corporates to prepare for cPPA
- cPPA implementation process
- Closing
- Final remarks on cPPA
- Participant feedback survey
Benefits for participants:
By end of this course, participants will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of corporate PPAs, key concepts, and market trends
- Learn about renewable energy sourcing options and how to evaluate the best fit for their organization
- Understand the financial impact of cPPAs on electricity costs and how to build a business case for adoption
- Deep dive into cPPA contract structures, key terms, and the negotiation process
- Explore risk management strategies from both the corporate buyer and renewable energy seller perspectives
- Learn how to match corporate electricity consumption with renewable generation profiles for optimal PPA structuring
- Analyse real-world cPPA scenarios, including different contract types, pricing structures, and risk allocation
- Develop practical skills to assess, structure, and implement cPPAs in their organizations
- Gain insights from industry experts with hands-on experience in corporate PPA execution
Who is it for:
This workshop is recommended for:
- Corporates with larger electricity consumption needs, including professionals from:
- Procurement & Supply Chain – Responsible for energy sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Finance & Accounting – Managing budget impacts, financial structuring, and reporting.
- Energy Management & Operations – Overseeing energy costs, efficiency, and reliability.
- ESG & Sustainability – Aligning renewable energy commitments with corporate sustainability goals.
- Legal & Regulatory – Ensuring compliance and mitigating contractual risks.
- Renewable Energy Developers & Sellers, especially those new to corporate PPAs, looking to understand corporate buyers’ perspectives, procurement processes, and key contract considerations.
Logistics
Date: 15 May 2025, 9.30am-1pm CET
Price: 450 EUR + VAT
Format: live online
Materials: Participants will receive the training materials after the session.
Language: English
Lecturer: Karlo Jadanic, MBA
Karlo Jadanić is a Senior Manager with over 10 years of experience in PwC’s Energy, Utility and Resources management consulting practice in Southeast Europe and is a key expert in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
He has led numerous projects supporting corporate off-takers, renewable developers, and energy companies in structuring and implementing PPAs in Southeast Europe. Karlo is playing a key role in advising clients on procurement strategies, PPA product structuring, RfI / RfP launch, PPA offers evaluation, Term Sheet / Contract preparation as well as negotiation until signing.
His experience extends to national energy strategies, market studies, feasibility studies and business plan reviews, as well as B2B energy solutions in the renewable space. Additionally, Karlo has led large-scale transformation projects for power utilities, covering strategic and operational restructuring, cost optimization, and target operating model design.
