A virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) is a financial agreement that carries the risk of loss. This is why legal caveats abound in literature and descriptions of these structures. The benefits of a VPPA are immense when compared to an unbundled REC purchase or a rooftop solar array. These include additionality and the ability to […]
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How Companies Have Reached Their Renewable Energy Goals
RE100, Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), carbon neutrality—there are numerous sustainability goals that corporations have publicly set and announced. These goals share the common objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering a more sustainable environment for future generations. Many corporate sustainability goals were catalyzed by the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, which establishes long-term targets […]
The UK’s Offshore Wind Industry: The Current Situation
The UK government’s vision for a sustainable future is anchored by its ambitious offshore wind capacity targets, aiming to achieve 50 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, including 5 GW from innovative floating wind. Furthermore, the recently elected Labour party has declared intentions to increase this target to 55 GW plus 5 GW floating wind. This expansion […]
Zeigo Network Live 2024 – Recap and Session Recordings
The Zeigo Network Live London 2024 event was a pivotal gathering for industry leaders, sustainability enthusiasts, and solution providers, all geared towards accelerating renewable energy adoption and decarbonization. The two-day event was packed with insightful sessions, interactive workshops, and ample networking opportunities, providing a platform for attendees to fine-tune their strategies, exchange ideas, and discover […]
Corporate PPA Mid-Year Update – US and Europe
Europe The European corporate PPA market continues to demonstrate both strong supply and ample demand. Through half of the year, corporate buyers have announced 6,450 GW of grid-scale PPA, and that’s excluding whatever portion of Microsoft’s 10.4 GW announcement sits in Europe. The Zeigo Network identified 11,075 MW of CPPA’s announced in 2023, meaning that […]
Microsoft and the Push to Meet 2025 Goals
In 2024, Microsoft has accelerated its commitment to sustainability by aggressively signing multiple Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), including the largest-ever corporate clean energy deal, to ensure it meets its ambitious 2025 goal of shifting to a 100% supply of renewable energy. By 2030, the company has committed to having “100% of its electricity consumption, 100% […]
Tutorial: Posting Your Projects to the Zeigo Network
Watch Ethan Cox from the Zeigo Network give a demonstration of how to post a PPA offer to the platform. Key Points with time stamps listed below: (00:00) Introduction (1:20) Public Details – Project information visible to Corporate Users (NOTE: you are unable to put decimal points in Nameplate Capacity) (4:40) Private Details – Project […]
[WATCH] Philippines Energy Market Update
Since 2011, the Philippines has seen steady growth in renewable energy, thanks to the encouragement from government policies for green energy sources. Join Nasib Huseynov, a Senior Global Markets Analyst for Schneider Electric, as he presents an overview of the Philippines Energy Market and how it’s adapting to the competitive industry standard. Watch the video […]
Japan Energy Market Update
The energy market in Japan is becoming very attractive to numerous enterprise companies, especially as it starts to embrace the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) market in its initial phase. To successfully procure clean energy in Japan, you must understand the market trends and opportunities related to onsite and offsite PPAs, cost-effective Energy Attribute Certificates (EAC), […]
[WATCH] Singapore Energy Market Update
Explore the opportunities and considerations for major energy consumers within Singapore’s energy market alongside Sagarika Junnarkar, a Schneider Electric Graduate Program Associate. Sagarika highlights the distinct advantages Singapore offers, beyond what a conventional market might provide. The nation has strategically positioned itself with an ambitious plan to reduce its emissions to 60 MTCO2e by 2030 […]