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IPPs Rolling Off PPA

5 Best Practices for Market Participation for Wind and Solar Generation Assets

When Power Purchase Agreements expire, Independent Power Producers face a choice: seeking a new PPA or selling into wholesale electricity markets. This white paper outlines best practices for navigating this transition and maximizing returns while managing risks.

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Amperon Team
February 23, 2026
February 20, 2026
15min

What you'll discover in this report

5 Best Practices for Market Participation

  • Plan for the full asset lifecycle up front
  • Explore modern PPA options before switching fully
  • Define a risk-appropriate market participation plan
  • Choose in-house or outsourced market operations
  • Establish forecasting and analytics capabilities

Market participation brings higher rewards but also exposes IPPs to price volatility and balancing risks. Successful market participation requires adopting a proactive risk/reward mindset and establishing new operational capabilities. Learn step-by-step how to evolve from passive asset owner to active energy manager.

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Key Risks & Rewards

Energy price volatility
Establish hedging strategies
Incentives and penalties
Avoid imbalance charges
Ancillary services
Stack revenue sources
Portfolio considerations
Explore different strategies by asset

Start by defining your risk/reward profile and explore strategies that make sense for you and your investors. Don't default to 100% merchant if a hybrid contracting strategy could de-risk your revenue stream. Consider outsourcing market operations at first, gradually bringing capabilities in-house as your organization learns and matures.

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