This briefing note was produced by Regen. It was written by Prina Sumaria and Robbie Evans from the just transition and communities team, and approved by Fraser Stewart, just transition and communities lead.
Background
This briefing note provides an introduction to Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and their role in the trading of energy, including non-commodity relief available to generators under different PPA arrangements. It also outlines the new Electricity Supply Framework agreement signed between Scottish Government and EDF to provide electricity to Scottish public sector buildings and the viability of PPA models within this framework.
