Energy Economics: PPA Structures & Transactional Strategy

Energy Economics: PPA Structures & Transactional Strategy

Location

Duration

Online /In-Class

5 Days

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Sector:

Power & Electricity – Renewables & Markets

Technical Focus Area:

Energy Markets & Contracts (COM)

About the Course

A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a cornerstone of modern energy procurement, providing long-term certainty for both energy buyers and producers. PPAs not only enable financing for renewable and conventional projects but also align corporate buyers with sustainability and cost-predictability goals. This course explores PPA structures, key contractual provisions, negotiation techniques, financial modeling, risk management, and market dynamics. Participants will analyze real-world case studies and practice drafting and evaluating agreements to confidently engage in PPA transactions.

Learning Milestones

- Define Power Purchase Agreements and their role in global energy markets.
- Break down key components of PPA contracts and their implications.
- Apply best practices in PPA negotiation and drafting.
- Build and interpret financial models for PPA projects.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in PPA transactions.
- Navigate regulatory and legal frameworks in various jurisdictions.
- Evaluate pricing structures and market trends influencing PPAs.
- Strengthen stakeholder management strategies for successful agreements.

Professional Audience

- Energy project developers
- Utility companies and power suppliers
- Corporate energy buyers and large electricity consumers
- Legal professionals specializing in contracts and energy law
- Financial institutions and investors in energy infrastructure
- Government and regulatory agency professionals
- Renewable energy consultants and advisors
- Risk management and compliance officers in the energy sector

Modular Syllabus

Introduction to Power Purchase Agreements

- Defining PPAs and their significance in project financing

- Historical evolution and role in renewable energy growth

- Types of PPAs: fixed-price, variable-price, take-or-pay, and hybrid structures

- Stakeholders in PPA transactions: developers, buyers, financiers, regulators

- Importance of PPAs in corporate sustainability strategies

- Case study: How PPAs unlocked utility-scale solar and wind projects

Key Components of a PPA

- Essential contractual elements: pricing, delivery terms, duration

- Performance guarantees and availability commitments

- Creditworthiness and collateral requirements

- Force majeure, default, and termination clauses

- Regulatory compliance and reporting obligations

- Measurement methodologies and verification of energy production

- Group exercise: dissecting a sample PPA contract

Financial Modeling and Risk Management

- Fundamentals of financial modeling for PPA projects

- Pricing mechanisms: levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), escalators, and indexation

- Sensitivity analysis and scenario planning

- Identifying risks: market, operational, credit, and regulatory

- Tools for risk mitigation: hedging, guarantees, insurance

- Impact of market volatility on PPA pricing

- Case study: financial viability assessment of a wind PPA

Regulatory Framework and Market Trends

- Overview of regulatory environments across different jurisdictions

- Role of government incentives, subsidies, and tax credits

- Emerging trends: corporate PPAs, green tariffs, virtual PPAs (VPPAs)

- Impact of technological advancements (storage, digital platforms) on PPAs

- Future outlook: PPAs in carbon-neutral and decentralized grids

- Lessons learned from successful and failed PPA transactions

- Final group project: drafting a high-level PPA framework

Course Dates & Prices

Location	Starting Date	Price
Dubai (UAE)	29/12/2025	2999 $
Online	05/01/2026	2299 $
Online	05/01/2026	2299 $
Dubai (UAE)	12/01/2026	2749 $
Dubai (UAE)	12/01/2026	2999$
Cairo (Egypt)	19/01/2026	2749 $
Online	19/01/2026	2299 $
Online	26/01/2026	2299 $
Muscat (Oman)	29/01/2026	2999 $
Dubai (UAE)	02/02/2026	2999 $
Muscat (Oman)	16/02/2026	2999 $
Online	16/02/2026	2299 $
Online	23/02/2026	2299 $
Dubai (UAE)	23/02/2026	2999 $
Online	02/03/2026	2299 $
Online	09/03/2026	2299 $
London (UK)	09/03/2026	3499 $
Dubai (UAE)	09/03/2026	2999$
Online	16/03/2026	2299 $
Istanbul (Turkey)	16/03/2026	2999 $
Dubai (UAE)	16/03/2026	2999 $
Online	23/03/2026	2299 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	23/03/2026	4099$
Doha (Qatar)	23/03/2026	2999 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	30/03/2026	4199$
Online	30/03/2026	2299 $
Dubai (UAE)	06/04/2026	2999$
Istanbul	06/04/2026	2749 $
Online	06/04/2026	2299 $
Dubai (UAE)	13/04/2026	2999$
Cairo (Egypt)	13/04/2026	2749 $
Online	20/04/2026	2299 $
Dubai (UAE)	27/04/2026	2999$
Online	27/04/2026	2299 $
London (UK)	27/04/2026	3499 $
Istanbul (Turkey)	04/05/2026	2749 $
Dubai (UAE)	04/05/2026	2999$
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	11/05/2026	4099$
Online	11/05/2026	2299 $
Doha (Qatar)	11/05/2026	2999 $

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