28. PPA Masterclass (with DLA Piper) - jun20

In this Episode, Laurent and Gerard welcome Natasha Luther Jones, Global Co-Chair, Energy and Natural Resources sector, and International Co-Head, Sustainability and ESG at DLA Piper to discuss how Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are driving the growth of renewables. PPAs’ role is to secure long term cash flows for wind and solar projects, they are the key to unlocking cheap debt finance.How have PPA have grown and evolved in the past 5 years; what are the latest trends; what are the different categories of off-takers and what are their risk profile; what are the impacts of COVID-19... these are some of the topics which are examined during a great conversation with Natasha. And we conclude with a vision of the near future through the digitalisation of PPAs and the ever growing use of platforms.Acronyms:PPA - power purchase agreement, a long term contract to buy and sell electricity at a certain priceCFD - contract for difference, a financial instrument were two parties agree to settle the difference between a market price and a pre-agreed priceISDA - legal framework for all OTC transactionsGO - Guarantees of OriginPCG - parent company guarantee