Buying Green Under Pressure: The Public Sector PPA Challenge

Synopsis

Public sector bodies face a uniquely complex path to procuring renewable power. From strict procurement rules and CfD market distortions to rising PPA prices and tightening budgets, this session unpacks the real-world challenges public buyers encounter and how they are navigating affordability, fairness, and net zero commitments.

• The procurement and governance constraints that shape how public sector organisations can engage in the PPA market.
• The tension between the CfD and PPA markets, including pricing dynamics, bidder behaviour, and implications for public value.
• The evolving business case for public sector PPAs, balancing cost pressures, CPI-linked pricing, wholesale forecasts, and environmental and social value obligations.