Tag: ppas

  • VPPs are an emerging investment asset class

    The fast pace of recent solar + storage-based virtual power plant (VPP) rollouts across the country is leading to the emergence of new asset class for institutional investors, say players in the field. Virtual power purchase agreements (VPPA) have all the security of a traditional utility PPA, but depending on the system design, the benefits……

  • Two bills in Florida would legalize power purchase agreements for schools (finally)

    In Florida, Senator Lori Berman and Representative Omari Hardy introduced no-brainer legislation (SB 1718/HB 1611) this week to make it easier for schools to save money by installing solar. The bills would legalize power purchase agreements (PPAs) so that schools can go solar with no upfront cost. Sixty-four organizations immediately calledRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Two bills in Florida would legalize power purchase agreements for schools (finally)

    In Florida, Senator Lori Berman and Representative Omari Hardy introduced no-brainer legislation (SB 1718/HB 1611) this week to make it easier for schools to save money by installing solar. The bills would legalize power purchase agreements (PPAs) so that schools can go solar with no upfront cost. Sixty-four organizations immediately calledRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • COVID-19 had little impact on solar PPAs in 2020 says LevelTen Energy

    LevelTen Energy released its Q4 PPA Price Index reports for North America and Europe, delivering the industry’s most comprehensive analysis of actual power purchase agreement (PPA) price offers in 16 renewable energy markets across the globe. Here are a few highlights. North American PPA Prices Rose Throughout 2020. When COVID-19-relatedRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Facebook and PacifiCorp sign 155 MWac worth of PPAs in Utah with D. E. Shaw

    D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments sent additional details regarding its power purchase agreements for the Rocket and Horseshoe Solar projects in Utah. The projects, which are expected to total 155 MW, will support Facebook Inc.’s Eagle Mountain Data Center, through PPAs with Rocky Mountain Power, announced earlier this month. Both projectsRead More — Solar Builder magazine