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What is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)? Sustainability Simplified Glossary

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A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a contract between two parties, commonly a power producer (such as a renewable energy developer or generator) and a power purchaser (often a utility company, corporation, or a large energy consumer). This agreement outlines the terms and conditions for the sale and purchase of electricity. 

Key elements of a Power Purchase Agreement include: 

PPAs have been crucial in the development and expansion of renewable energy projects. They provide a guaranteed revenue stream for renewable energy producers, making their projects more financially viable. PPAs provide large corporations long-term price stability and the chance to meet sustainability goals through renewable energy sourcing.

These agreements play a pivotal role in the energy industry, particularly in the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable sources of electricity generation, by facilitating the development and investment in renewable energy projects. 

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