The Pexapark Podcast

In this episode of The Pexapark Podcast, our edit of market developments includes an initial overview of the possible impact that Trump’s return could have on the US’s energy transition; Sweden’s rejection of 32 GW offshore wind on the back of security concerns; controversial discourse on the back of the German Dunkelfaute and more thought-provoking developments across the globe, followed by a spotlight conversation on Germany’s PPA Market. 

The land of Enegiewende represents one of the largest renewable markets in Europe, but pending market reforms are set to shake the business models of both PPAs and CfDs. Luca caught up with Jens Hollstein, EVP Advisory at Pexapark, on the fundamental dynamics of PPA deal-making in the country and how they differ for solar, offshore and onshore wind; the current interplay between the auctions and the PPA route and how BMWK’s proposed reforms on the EEG scheme can cause a fundamental recalibration of business models for new renewables. 

Episode breakdown:

·       Regulation 00:45 – 04:54

·       Deals & Prices 04:55- 08:10

·       EnergyTwitter 08:11-10:55

·       Wider Energy World 10:56- 11:18

·       Interview on the German PPA Market at Crossroads 11:19- 25:58

Links to notes from the episode:

BMWK proposes four reform options for EEG auctions

EnergyTwitter 1: Greg Jackson rant on Dunkelflaute 

EnergyTwitter 1: Italian PPA Market

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In our inaugural episode, our edit of market trends to keep an eye on includes ACER shelving the idea of more PPA templates; increased REMIT reporting requirements; ERCOT planning for big tech to pay for grid updates; and more global energy transition stories attracting our attention followed by an in-depth focus on negative prices and PPAs.

This year has seen record levels of negative pricing hours, and the situation could get worse before it gets better. How the risk affects both clean energy sellers and buyers is one of the hottest topics, with many question marks on how the market can balance out the situation. To shed light on this complex issue, Luca sat down with Dominique Hischier, Pexapark's Head of Analysis, to explore the drivers behind the phenomenon and key implications for PPA negotiations.

Episode breakdown:

• Introduction of The Pexapark Podcast 00:00- 03:07
• Deals & Prices 03:08- 06:21
• EnergyTwitter 6:22- 07:45
• Wider Energy World 07:45- 09:23
• Interview Negative Prices 09:24- 26:23

Links to analysis notes from the episode:

• EnergyTwitter 1: Solar-plus-wind hybridisation in Spain https://www.20minutos.es/lainformacion/economia-y-finanzas/canibalizacion-precios-dispara-firma-contratos-electricos-combinan-eolica-solar-fotovoltaica-5638835/
• EnergyTwitter 2: 7/11 PPAs https://www.linkedin.com/posts/luca-pedretti-746ba218_ppas-renewableenergy-711ppa-activity-7247707528933830657-4p6H?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
• Negative prices in PPAs – The state of play in 2024 https://pexapark.com/blog/negative-prices-in-ppas-the-state-of-play-in-2024/ 

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