
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.

5 Best Practices for Market Participation
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.
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.