Starting date:
January 15th, 2026
Applications Deadline:
January 8th, 2026
Duration:
34 hours
Schedule:
Thursdays, 5:30pm to 7:45pm
Format:
In-Person in Lisbon, Portugal
At CATÓLICA-LISBON´s facilities
Language:
Portuguese
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): What They Are and Why They Matter
In a European context increasingly focused on energy transition, electricity price stability, and supply security, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) play a key role in the development of renewable energy production projects, as well as in electricity procurement strategies for companies and institutions.
These contracts offer significant advantages: they ensure financial predictability for producers and price stability for consumers, while making a concrete contribution to sustainability and decarbonization goals.
The PPA market has seen significant growth across Europe — particularly in Spain — and Portugal is in a strong position to follow this momentum, creating value for various players in the energy sector.
It is in this context that the course "The Electricity Trading Market and Power Purchase Agreements" was developed, designed for professionals in the electricity sector and related areas who wish to gain solid knowledge about how PPAs and the electricity market work. No prior training or experience in the field is required.
With a multidisciplinary, practical, and accessible approach, the course:
- Presents the current role of PPAs in the European energy landscape
- Explores the main market trends
- Addresses the benefits and risks associated with these contracts
- Provides tools to support strategic energy buying and selling decisions
Partner:
A highly relevant training program for those looking to deepen their knowledge and operate with greater confidence in a constantly evolving sector.
What is the goal?
- Understand the structure and dynamics of the electricity market;
- Interpret PPAs within the framework of European and national regulation;
- Identify the main players and stakeholders across the PPA value chain;
- Recognise the latest market trends, particularly in the Iberian context;
- Assess how PPAs support the financial viability and bankability of renewable projects;
- Analyse key contract clauses, conditions, and associated risks;
- Develop effective strategies for risk management and dispute resolution.
Who is this course for
- Professionals working in the energy sector (particularly in renewables) and related fields
- Individuals interested in understanding PPAs and the electricity market, even without prior experience
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Program Directors:
Carlos Vaz de AlmeidaHe is the partner responsible for the Financial Law and Projects area at the Lisbon office, with a particular focus on Energy and Infrastructure. He advises on all phases of projects, including development, financing, regulation, and contract negotiation (namely, PPA, EPC, O&M, grid connection). Previously, he led the Finance, Energy, and Infrastructure practice at a large international law firm, worked at a Magic Circle law firm in Lisbon, and was also deputy to the Minister of State and Finance and deputy director of UTAP (the Portuguese entity responsible for public-private partnerships). LL.B from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and regularly lectures on Project Finance, Energy, and Infrastructure. |
João ConfrariaJoão Confraria holds a Doctoral degree in Economics (1991, Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Catholic University of Portugal) and a Master in Economics (1988, Universidade Nova de Lisboa), after undergraduate studies at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Catholic University of Portugal) between 1977 and 1982. Currently, he serves as member of the Board of ICP-Anacom, Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (the National Communications Authority). Previous positions include having served as vice-president of Instituto Nacional da Aviação Civil (Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority) between 2007 and 2011, representative of the Portuguese Government at the Council of Eurocontrol (2011) and member of the Board of ICP and ICP-Anacom (1996 – 2002). At Universidade Católica Portuguesa, he teaches Public Policy, Regulation & Competition and Telecommunications and he is the Academic Director of the Master in Law and Business. He has been director of the Centre for Applied Studies (2005-2007), coordinator of the Executive Program on Economics of Regulation and Competition (2003-2007) and member of the Board of directors of the MBA Program (1991-1993). |
The program fee is €2,125, with a 10% discount available for alumni of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
The fee includes:
- Admission Fee: €250
- Access to the underground parking lot
- Coffee breaks
- Dinner at the Diploma Award Ceremony
The Universidade Católica Portuguesa is exempt from VAT.
