Power Purchase Agreements (PPA): What They Are and Why They Matter

In a European context strongly shaped by the energy transition, electricity price stability, and security of supply, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) play a central role in the development of renewable energy generation projects, as well as in electricity procurement strategies for companies and institutions.

These contracts offer significant advantages: they provide financial predictability for producers and price stability for consumers, while also making a concrete contribution to sustainability and decarbonization goals.

The PPA market has been experiencing significant growth across Europe, with particular prominence in Spain, and Portugal is well positioned to follow this trend. This course was designed for energy sector professionals and related areas, as well as for anyone seeking to build solid knowledge of how PPAs and electricity markets work, even without prior experience in the field.

Who is this program for:

• Professionals in the energy sector, particularly in renewables, and in related fields.

• Managers, technical specialists, consultants, and decision-makers seeking to better understand electricity purchasing and selling mechanisms in the context of the energy transition.

• Individuals interested in understanding PPAs and the electricity market, even without previous experience in the subject.

What makes this program transformational:

• Understanding of how electricity markets function and how PPAs fit within the European and national regulatory context.

• Identification of the sector’s main players and stakeholders, as well as their role in the PPA value chain.

• Ability to identify recent market trends, assess the financial viability of renewable projects supported by PPAs, and understand their contribution to bankability.

• Analysis of the key terms, conditions, and risks associated with PPA contracts.

• Development of effective strategies for risk management and dispute resolution in a constantly evolving sector.

Explore the Program Structure

Discover the key learning modules and unlock your full potential.
keyboard_arrow_up Introduction to PPAs
Format:

In-person

Duration:

2h
keyboard_arrow_up The Wholesale Electricity Market
Format:

In-person

Duration:
keyboard_arrow_up Access to the Wholesale Electricity Market
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up PPAs in the Context of European and National Policy and Regulation, and their Relationship with Competition Policy
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up Key Provisions of PPAs
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up Stakeholders and Market Trends
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up PPAs in Project Development & Financing
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up Risk Allocation in PPAs
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up Non-compliance and resolution of disputes associated with PPA
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up Financial PPAs (ISDA, EFET)
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up Reporting Obligations Related to PPAs
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up Non-Compliance and Dispute Resolution Related to PPAs
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up PPAs in the Context of Project Development and Financing
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up Guarantees of Origin in the Context of PPAs
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up Taxation Associated with PPAs
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30
keyboard_arrow_up Closing Session: Discussion Panel + Networking
Format:

In-person

Duration:

1h30

Faculty

Carlos Vaz de Almeida

 

Program Director

João Confraria

 

Program Director

Joana Alves de Abreu

 

Counsel at Pérez-Llorca (Energy)

Filipe Matias Santos

 

Member of the Legal Affairs Committee of CEER

(Name not provided)

 

PhD in EU Competition Law

Ana Filipa Morais Antunes

 

Co-Scientific Coordinator of the Forensic Master's Program

Berto Campinho Martins

 

Managing Director – Short Term Asset Optimization (Europe)

Mads Bang Christensen

 

Advisor on Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects

Joana Marques da Cruz

 

Senior Legal Counsel at Galp (M&A, Finance & Capital Markets)

Diogo Graça

 

Deputy Head of Legal at REN

Miguel Jerónimo

 

Head of the Issuing Body for Guarantees of Origin in Portugal

Susana Estevão Gonçalves

 

Partner, Head of Tax at Pérez-Llorca (Lisbon)

    

Want to know more?

Contact the program manager:

E-mail: andreia.hidalgo@ucp.pt
Phone: +351 214 269 846 

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