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Buy your energy direct from Scottish solar farms...

A comprehensive guide to purchasing solar energy directly from a solar farm through Syntara's Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs).

Solar CPPA's... what are they? How do they work?

What is a CPPA?

An agreement to buy and sell electricity at an agreed rate between a Solar Farm operator and a corporate buyer. Provides predictable costs for the buyer and predictable income for the seller.

Key Benefits

Guarantees clean energy supply at a permanently competitive rate. Tailored to buyer's usage profile. Unlocks new Solar Farm Projects for true additionality of clean energy to drive Scotland's energy transition.

Core Formats

Most PPAs come in three core forms: Private Wire (On-site), Physical (Sleeved), and Virtual (Financial).

1

Private Wire (On-site - behind the meter)

Generating renewable energy directly adjacent to where it will be consumed (e.g., rooftop solar, ground-mounted solar in a neighbouring field).

  • Direct connection, minimizing grid usage.
  • Can use battery storage to optimize supply/demand.
  • Excess energy can be sold to the grid.
2

Physical PPAs (Sleeved)

For buyers without space for on-site generation. A long-term contract to buy energy from a specific generator via the grid.

  • Energy supplier acts as intermediary ("sleeve").
  • Often involves new assets, creating "additionality".
  • Includes REGO certificates to confirm green credentials.
3

Virtual PPAs (Financial)

A purely financial contract for price stability without physical power delivery.

  • Acts as a financial hedge against market volatility.
  • Generator sells power on the open market.
  • Difference between market price and agreed price is settled financially.
  • Flexible for businesses in multiple regions

Reasons for choosing a Corporate PPA

1

Guarantee long-term price certainty

Overcome heightened market volatility

2

Support sustainability ambitions

Leverage buying power to achieve net zero ambitions

3

Positively influence supply chains

Lead the wider step-change needed among businesses

4

Reduce your carbon footprint

Report and communicate confidently on reductions

5

Leverage additionality

Demonstrate additionality with any new solar farm build project support

6

Differentiate your brand

Convey your commitment to the environment to stand out