Plugged In: the energy news podcast Will standardised PPAs revive a stagnating market?
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Oct 17, 2025 Amani Joas, Managing Director at FlexPower, delves into the complexities of the PPA market, highlighting the surprising rebound of short-term standardised agreements amid a broader decline. She discusses how market sophistication post-energy crisis and improved trading capabilities are pivotal for success. Amani also explains how entities are shifting focus from premium green labels to cost-effective options. With insights on automation in PPA structuring and the rising influence of batteries and data centers, Amani paints a dynamic picture of renewable trading's future.
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Standardised Short-Term PPAs Create Liquidity
- Standardised short-term PPAs are driving liquidity and uptake in Germany where long-term deals have slowed.
- Trading on platforms like PowerMatch and NMAC bundles volume and creates price discovery for renewable shapes.
FlexPower Joined Citadel To Scale Fast
- FlexPower sold to Citadel and gained access to a deeper balance sheet and trading expertise.
- Amani says this allows them to do deals they couldn't before and scale the PPA business faster.
Commoditise Renewables To Create A Hub
- Commoditising renewables via indices lets buyers trade average solar or wind output instead of single assets.
- That hub-style approach enables liquid price discovery and easier hedging of renewable exposure.