Take Control: Renewable Energy Contracting Strategies to Manage Uncertainty to 2030 and Beyond
Whether you’re renewing an existing PPA expiring before 2031 or entering the market for the first time to meet a 2030 renewable target, timing is critical.
Contracting for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) is becoming increasingly complex for renewable energy buyers. We’re currently in the “messy middle” of the energy transition—a period defined by uncertainty, rapid change, and evolving market dynamics. For some, it feels like momentum is finally building; for others, it may seem like the transition is veering off course.
Key factors such as the timing of new renewable generation, coal plant retirements, and shifting policy settings—especially those emerging from the NEM review—are all in flux.
Whether you’re renewing an existing PPA expiring before 2031 or entering the market for the first time to meet a 2030 renewable target, timing is critical. Delay too long, and you may face fierce competition as many corporate and wholesale buyers come off contract with the winding down of the RET. Alternatively, is it worth waiting for PPA prices to drop as renewable capacity scales up?
Whatever your approach, it must be intentional. Electricity buyers can’t afford to be paralysed by uncertainty. Now is the time to take control. Proactive renewable energy contracting isn’t just about emissions reduction—it’s a strategic hedge against volatility and risk as the energy transition accelerates.
