Selling and generating energy

More and more businesses are tapping into natural resources, like wind, solar and biomass, or waste that once went to landfill to generate electricity, and with very good reason. Just some of the benefits of becoming an electricity generator include:

• New revenues – by getting paid for the electricity you export to the grid and the associated renewable energy certificates 
• Lower electricity costs – by reducing your exposure to both volatile wholesale energy prices and rising delivery charges
• Reduced carbon emissions and improved sustainability reporting with a lower carbon electricity supply than the standard grid mix
• Improved operational resilience – with less reliance on electricity imported from the grid

If you generate energy from turbines, solar or other means and want to sell it – you must have a power purchase agreement (PPA) in place. There are different PPAs and renewable energy certificates, so it’s important you choose the right one for your business.

Take a look at our infographic: How PPAs work.

Power purchase agreements (PPAs) enable businesses generating their own electricity to sell that electricity and the associated renewable energy certificates. 

There are various renewable energy certificates and incentive schemes. Understanding these will help you decide which PPA is best for your business.