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Virtual PPAs
A Virtual PPA is a type of contract, such as:
Hedge or Contract for Difference (CfD).
In a Virtual PPA:
The Generator receives the market price for
electricity under the PPA.
The Generator and Consumer settle the difference
between the market price and the agreed fixed
price.
It is considered "virtual" because:
There is no physical purchase of electricity involved.
Similar to most Contracts for Difference, it relies on
financial settlement rather than physical delivery.
In commodities trading, this is common:
Most trades involve financial settlement rather than
physical settlement.