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Written by Pilot Energy | May 26, 2026 4:22:22 PM

Power purchase agreement (PPA)

Category: Procurement

A long-term contract to buy electricity directly from a generator, typically a renewable energy project, at a fixed or indexed price over 10–25 years. Physical PPAs involve actual electricity delivery; virtual PPAs (VPPAs) are financial contracts settled against a floating market price.

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