Germany's rapid renewable expansion has become a double-edged sword for corporate energy buyers.
Record-breaking installations pushed the country's total solar capacity to 117 GW by the start of 2026 — representing over half of the country's 2030 target of 215 GW. But this tremendous success has brought complications for PPA counterparties: cannibalisation risk has grown, as negative- and zero-price hours become increasingly frequent.
At the same time, buyers must brace for a wave of market disruptions. Impending regulatory overhauls – such as grid fee reforms and revisions to GHG Protocol guidelines – are moving the goalposts, while the AI boom and possible takeoff of green hydrogen threaten to squeeze supply and intensify competition for high-quality, 24/7 power profiles.
Taking Charge: A Buyer’s Guide to Germany’s Shifting PPA Market, dives into all of these topics and more, uncovering key market trends to inform buyers’ PPA strategies.
Download your copy of the report below.
And for a deeper look: join a free webinar exploring the findings of the report on 30 June at 10am. Joining to share their perspectives will be:
- Nicolas Eschenbruch, Project Lead, Marktoffensive Erneuerbare Energien - German Energy Agency (dena)
- Christoph Drühe, Commodity Manager Energy, BENTELER
- Dr. Johannes Wagner, Associate Director, Guidehouse Germany GmbH
The webinar is hosted by Berlin-based Pieter van der Meulen, Senior Manager, Account Management at LevelTen Energy.
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