LASER has 30 years of experience in renewable energy trading and energy procurement for the public sector.
We can help you find a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that is right for you, whether you’re selling or buying renewable energy, our team of experts will guide you through the different PPA contract structures, based on your organisation’s requirements, so that you can make informed decisions towards a greener future.
Get in touchUnlock the full potential of your renewable energy investment. Whatever your renewable generation asset, we’re committed to helping you make the most of your renewable power, so you can achieve your financial and sustainability goals. We do this by providing you with:
We’ll help you understand how Utility or Merchant Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) work and which structure’s best for you. We’ll evaluate benefits and challenges for public sector organisations, and compare selling methods – either to the market through fixed or flexible strategies or sleeving (selling power back to yourself).
No matter what your renewable generation technology or output volume is, our framework will provide you with a compliant route to appoint an electricity supplier, so you can secure the ideal merchant PPA (also known as a utility PPA) that meets your needs.
We offer tailored selling strategies which are managed by our trading team. They keep a close eye on the energy markets and make informed decisions on when and how much energy to hedge into the wholesale market. So, whatever your renewable asset, we can sell your power to the grid at a competitive price, generating an annual income for you.
When seeking a generator to supply your power, the world of Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) procurement can often be complex for public bodies, faced with a range of contract structures and procurement challenges.
As a contracting authority, LASER will not only guide you through the complexities of renewable energy procurement, but also assist in securing the ideal CPPA by providing you with:
We’ll explain the mechanics, advantages and considerations of the different CPPA contract structures. Plus, we will highlight the procurement challenges and considerations when seeking a renewable generator, conduct a market review, analyse CPPA prices, and highlight the key factors involved in approaching the market.
We will take care of the hard work for you by providing technical and procurement assistance. This includes building, running, and delivering a procurement exercise to secure a CPPA tailored around your needs.
Our team of experts can also help with the post purchase phase by facilitating the trading of the electricity to your import agreement. We will manage the delivery and distribution of the purchased energy from the renewable source, taking into account seasonal fluctuations and balancing any consumption and supply mismatch.
We sell over 80GWh of electricity per year from public sector owned generation assets, spanning 10 different assets, such as wind, solar, combined heat and power (CHP), and energy-from-waste facilities.
Our deep understanding of the market, PPA contracts and pricing dynamics sets us apart. We have the expertise to navigate complexities, assess trends, and offer customer-focused approaches, ensuring your PPA is specific to your needs.
From reviewing to replacing and reducing emissions, LASER offers a comprehensive approach. We guide you through the entire process, preparing you to enter the market, whether it’s buying or selling power, or investing in renewable assets.
At LASER, we have a long history of energy trading and procurement in the public sector, and we possess unique experience with PPA contracts and their complexities.
We currently manage one of the largest council-owned solar farms in the UK, Bowerhouse II, as well as supporting other public sector organisations operate their own assets, or plan to acquire or build their own.
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