PPA Pathways: Navigating CfDs, CPPAs & the Future of Renewable Energy Contracts
Episode 5 of the Talking Power podcast, hosted by EDF / The Energyst, titled "PPA Pathways: Navigating CfDs, CPPAs & the Future of Renewable Energy Contracts" was published on July 15, 2025 and runs 41 minutes.
July 15, 2025 ·41m · Talking Power
Summary
In this episode of the Talking Power Podcast, host Tim McManan-Smith sits down with Tom Abbott, PPA Director at EDF, and Andrew Peyman, Head of Energy Sales at Innova, to unpack the rapidly shifting landscape of renewable energy contracts. Together, they explore the recent reforms to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the implications of the AR7 delay, how CfD PPAs compare with Corporate PPAs (CPPAs) and the growing influence of market volatility and power price cannibalisation on PPA strategies. Whether you're a developer, energy buyer, or just navigating the complex world of renewables, this episode offers essential insights into securing and structuring PPAs in today’s evolving energy market.
Episode Description
In this episode of the Talking Power Podcast, host Tim McManan-Smith sits down with Tom Abbott, PPA Director at EDF, and Andrew Peyman, Head of Energy Sales at Innova, to unpack the rapidly shifting landscape of renewable energy contracts. Together, they explore the recent reforms to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the implications of the AR7 delay, how CfD PPAs compare with Corporate PPAs (CPPAs) and the growing influence of market volatility and power price cannibalisation on PPA strategies. Whether you're a developer, energy buyer, or just navigating the complex world of renewables, this episode offers essential insights into securing and structuring PPAs in today’s evolving energy market.
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