PPA and revenue support for renewable generators
The price paid for your power is one part of your project's income. Contract terms, renewable certificates and accurate settlement also affect what you receive.
Cameron Associates helps developers, farmers, landowners and commercial organisations assess projects, sell their output and manage the agreements behind their income.
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Renewable Energy Revenue Maximisation Service
Support from project feasibility through to operating income. We review the commercial arrangements around your generation, tender for suitable contracts and provide ongoing reporting and administration.
You can speak to us about a new development, an operating site or an agreement approaching renewal.
Power purchase agreements
A power purchase agreement (PPA) sets the terms for selling electricity to a buyer, often called an offtaker. We help you choose a structure and term, invite competitive offers and compare what each proposal means for your project.
Fixed-price PPAs
Agree a price for the electricity covered by the contract for a defined period. This provides certainty over that price, while total income still depends on output and the other contract terms.
Flexible PPAs
Sell output through a contract that allows pricing decisions to be made over time. The available trading options depend on the buyer, the project and the agreed risk strategy. Market exposure can increase or reduce revenue.
Aggregated portfolio PPAs
Combine generation with other sites to access contract options that may not be available to an individual asset. We assess the pricing, allocation of costs and risk arrangements before recommending a portfolio approach.
What we compare
- Export price, contract length and pricing structure.
- Buyer margins, fees and payment terms.
- Treatment of renewable certificates and any applicable embedded benefits.
- Forecasting, imbalance and other contractual responsibilities.
- Relevant volume, availability and termination provisions.
FIT export and payment reviews
For an existing Feed-in Tariff (FIT) installation, we can review the export arrangement alongside the generation tariff. A commercial PPA may provide an alternative to FIT export payments, depending on market prices, metering and the applicable rules.
The review compares the expected income after costs and checks the effect of changing arrangements. FIT generation payments and export payments are distinct, and the same exported electricity cannot be paid for twice.
Payment arrangements
We can also discuss the timing and administration of your existing FIT payments. Any proposed payment arrangement needs to be assessed against the licensee's terms and your installation's circumstances.
The FIT scheme is closed to new applicants. This service is for existing accredited installations.
Gas purchase agreements
A gas purchase agreement (GPA) sets the commercial terms for selling gas. For biomethane projects injecting into the gas grid, the gas sale and the associated renewable certificates need to be considered together.
We help review the route to market and compare offers, including pricing, volume commitments, payment terms and responsibility for the certificates. The agreement needs to reflect the project's injection and operational arrangements.
ROCs, REGOs and green gas certificates
Certificates have their own eligibility rules and commercial terms. We review whether they are included in your existing contract or can be sold separately.
Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs)
ROCs are issued for eligible renewable electricity from stations accredited under the Renewables Obligation. We help review sale terms and processing fees for eligible existing assets.
Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs)
Ofgem issues one REGO for each megawatt hour of eligible renewable electricity. We help with certificate sale arrangements, either alongside the PPA or separately where the contract allows.
Green gas certificates (GGCs)
Green gas certificates record eligible renewable gas production. Under the Green Gas Certification Scheme, Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin (RGGOs) are issued for eligible gas injected into the grid. We help review how those certificates are handled within or alongside the GPA.
Certificate ownership, transfer rights and any existing commitments need to be checked before a sale.
Project evaluation and route to market
Before committing to a development, the technical and commercial case needs to be tested together.
- Location, technology and expected generation.
- Grid connection requirements and available capacity.
- Potential routes to market and contract structures.
- Revenue assumptions, costs and potential funding.
We support the evaluation and the decisions that follow. Connection approval, planning consent and finance are determined by the relevant parties.
Corporate and private wire PPAs
For suitable projects, we can advise on selling electricity to a business through a corporate PPA or a private wire arrangement. The options depend on the generation profile, the buyer's demand and how the sites are connected.
Accreditation and ongoing scheme support
We help with relevant registrations, records and ongoing administration, including REGO accreditation and support for existing FIT, RO and RHI participants.
The work depends on the scheme and the installation. It may involve generation submissions, register updates and liaison with Ofgem or the relevant FIT licensee.
FIT, the Renewables Obligation and the Non-Domestic RHI are closed to new applicants or new generating capacity. Support for existing accredited installations continues under the applicable scheme rules.
Offtake and SPV management
Once a contract is signed, the generation, statements and payments still need checking. We provide ongoing commercial support for individual projects and portfolios, including projects held in a special purpose vehicle (SPV).
Monthly generation reporting
We validate the export statement and provide a monthly generation report to support invoicing the purchaser of your power.
Contract and account support
We help with offtake queries, certificate administration and contract reviews. Market updates support decisions about future sales and renewals.
A defined management role
For a project held in an SPV, we agree which energy contracts, reporting and administrative tasks we will manage. The scope and responsibilities are set out before the service begins.
Before we speak
Useful starting information includes the technology, site location, capacity and whether the project is planned or operating. For an existing asset, your current PPA or GPA, renewal date and a recent generation or export statement will help us understand the position.
Buying energy for your sites? See our business servicesGenerator questions
Do I need to wait until my project is commissioned?
Can a smaller generator access a flexible PPA?
Can you sell certificates separately from the power?
Does a higher export price mean a better PPA?
Talk to Sean about your generation
Tell us about your project or current agreement. We can discuss the contract, certificate and ongoing support options relevant to your site.
Request a call with Sean