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Virtual PPA (VPPA) — Energy Glossary | Pilot Energy

Written by Pilot Energy | May 26, 2026 4:22:50 PM

Virtual PPA (VPPA)

Category: Procurement

A financial contract, also called a contract for differences, where a corporate buyer agrees to pay a fixed price for renewable energy and receives the floating market price in return. No physical electricity is delivered — the buyer continues to purchase power from its retailer. The VPPA provides a financial hedge against renewable energy price exposure.

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