Power Purchase Agreements for Renewable Energy south africa

This Power Purchase Agreements for Renewable Energy course is designed for personnel from:

This Power Purchase Agreements for Renewable Energy course provides a comprehensive analysis of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and related issues such as finance and sustainability of renewable energy. Case studies are used to avail real-life aspects. Although the Power Purchase Agreements for Renewable Energy course pays attention to different ways in which power is sold such as tolling and feed-in tariff, its special focus is on PPAs. PPAs can be used by Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to either sell conventional power or renewable energy and thus being able to attract the necessary financing. During the course the key features of different power purchase agreements are discussed in depth, as well as the way in which risks could be assessed and allocated.

Who Should Attend this Course?

This Power Purchase Agreements for Renewable Energy course is designed for personnel from:

  • Legal / Advisory departments/units
  • Planning / Procurement
  • Finance / Treasury
  • Audit / Risk Management
  • Research & Analysis
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Investment Management
  • NGOs/Government/Authorities
  • Regulation / Compliance / Documentation

Benefits of attending

The course helps participants:

  • Learn about the essentials of PPAs
  • Gain an overview of Project Finance in the Power Sector
  • Know how to perform policy and risk analysis
  • Understand the impacts and risk associated with the technology choice
  • Appreciate and carry out risk evaluation of projects in the energy sector
  • Understand how financial derivatives can be used as an effective hedge of financialand electricity market-based risks