Developing Bankable Power Purchase Agreements for Solar and Battery Energy Storage – Bridging Renewable Energy Technology with Financial Viability

By the end of this 4-day training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the structure, purpose, and key provisions of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in solar and battery energy storage projects, including their role in managing market, credit, operational, and infrastructure risks for both generators and offtakers.
• Analyse the technical and commercial interdependencies between solar technologies, and battery energy storage systems, and grid operations, how these factors influence PPA structuring and risk allocation.
• Evaluate the role of PPAs in project financing and bankability, including financial modelling, credit assessments, and the synchronisation of PPAs with EPC, O&M, and financing agreements to ensure risk mitigation and lender confidence.
• Compare and differentiate various PPA models and market structures, including utility, corporate, and financial PPAs, as well as hybrid and disaggregated market mechanisms, identifying how contract terms and pricing are adapted to different project contexts.
• Develop and apply negotiation strategies for PPAs, classifying non-negotiable and negotiable elements, tariff components, and key contractual clauses, using real-life case studies to enhance participants’ practical understanding and commercial judgment.

This course has been designed for professionals working in the energy sector looking to further develop their careers to keep up to date on emerging technologies.

• Project Developers and Owners responsible for structuring, negotiating, and executing PPAs for renewable energy projects.
• Independent Power Producers (IPPs) managing the commercial and financial aspects of utility-scale or corporate renewable power plants.
• Utility and Offtaker Representatives involved in energy procurement, contracting, and managing purchase agreements.
• Corporate Buyers and Sustainability Managers pursuing corporate PPAs or renewable energy sourcing for decarbonisation strategies.
• Financial Institutions and Lenders including bankers, investors, and credit analysts assessing PPA bankability and project risk.
• Legal and Commercial Advisors drafting, reviewing, and negotiating PPA terms, project agreements, and risk mitigation clauses.
• Energy Regulators and Policy Makers responsible for designing frameworks that support renewable energy market development and PPA implementation.
• Technical and Engineering Consultants providing advisory on plant design, grid integration, and performance guarantees linked to PPA clauses.
• Asset Managers and Operations Professionals ensuring ongoing compliance with PPA obligations, performance guarantees, and operational standards.

• Intermediate
• Advanced

This course will provide comprehensive learning resources, including course materials for future reference. Each topic will commence with a clearly defined intended learning outcome (LO). The learning experience will be enriched through diverse activities such as quizzes, videos, and assessments, ensuring engagement and understanding. In addition to the core material, participants will have access to additional resources like articles, case studies, and tools. The course structure incorporates interactive elements, such as group discussions, case studies, and practical hands-on exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences. At the end of this training, participants will bring away a drafted Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that they have developed throughout the course in structuring and customising an agreement suitable for their own projects. Q&A sessions will provide opportunities for clarifications and deeper understanding.

Your expert instructor is a highly accomplished engineer in the renewable energy sector, bringing over 20 years of international experience across technical design, commercial finance, and project development. His unique expertise lies in bridging the gap between cutting-edge renewable technology and financial viability. His academic foundation is multidisciplinary, holding an MBA from London Business School, an MPhil in Renewable Energy from Loughborough University, and a Diplom-Ingenieur in Electrical Engineering from the University of Stuttgart. This robust background allows him to fluidly address both the technical constraints and the financial complexities critical to PPA structuring for solar and battery energy storage projects.

He has led significant global projects. Notably, he licensed and oversaw the entire development lifecycle of a 50–150 MW solar PV power plant in Zimbabwe, managing everything from initial siting and engineering to procurement, financing, and critical negotiations with EPC contractors, off-takers, and commercial lenders. His work in Sierra Leone, which won FMO’s “Solar Sharktank Project” competition, further demonstrates his success in implementing and financing large-scale solar farms.

Crucially, he has delivered over 20 specialised training courses globally on renewable energy finance and PPAs. He is an expert in translating complex risk allocation and contractual clauses into practical, actionable knowledge, thereby developing the commercial judgment necessary to draft and negotiate bankable Power Purchase Agreements.

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