Power Purchase Agreement Risks

Summary

This practice note discusses how you can help your clients manage the risks associated with power purchase transactions. Power purchase agreements have become the linchpin of many power plant projects, offering independent power producers and renewable energy providers the chance to sell electricity in the marketplace through a stable, long-term contract. These agreements have been described as mission-critical to developing a power project. This practice note will help you focus on issues that may affect your project-development client.