The First Global Renewable Trading Platform

Información del proyecto

Pexaconnect

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 866950

DOI

10.3030/866950

Proyecto cerrado

Fecha de la firma de la CE 5 Abril 2019

Fecha de inicio 1 Mayo 2019

Fecha de finalización 31 Agosto 2019

Financiado con arreglo a

• INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs

Coste total

€ 71 429,00

Aportación de la UE

€ 50 000,00

Coordinado por

PEXAPARK AG
Switzerland

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - Pexaconnect (The First Global Renewable Trading Platform)

Período documentado: 2019-05-01 hasta 2019-08-31

Resumen del contexto y de los objetivos generales del proyecto

In the transition from an energy tariff-based market to an open market, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have emerged as an effective new route to finance renewable energy assets. However, establishing PPAs is quite complex and time-consuming for both renewable energy producers and buyers, resulting into high search and transaction costs, as well as the inference of 3rd parties (lawyer firms, banks, insurers, etc.).
Thereby, in a market that is increasingly volatile, non-transparent and uncertain, renewable investors are in need of practical solutions to help them reduce cost frictions, manage revenues and asses risks. Pexapark aims to facilitate the global shift towards a more sustainable energy future through its pioneering PPA trading platform: Pexa®connect. We expect that our services will contribute to the promotion, transparency and financing of renewable energy assets, by assuring funds and minimizing risks for the producers and providing price security and visibility to the buyers.

Trabajo realizado desde el comienzo del proyecto hasta el final del período abarcado por el informe y los principales resultados hasta la fecha

Technical upgrades have been defined and scheduled in an 18-month work plan, including testing and validation stages. Commercial strategy has been confirmed based on the end-user´s needs of long-term revenue/price certainty, the new regulatory framework and the absence of both direct competitors and conflicts with IPR. We performed a risk assessment to make sure that the most relevant risks are identified and set a contingency plan. We also validated participation in related-events and communication strategy to attract new clients and partners. Revenue streams, pricing and cost revision were established, resulting in a business opportunity for Pexapark of 5-year estimated profitability of 14 M€ (ROI = 3.02) and 129 new employees.

Avances que van más allá del estado de la técnica e impacto potencial esperado (incluida la repercusión socioeconómica y las implicaciones sociales más amplias del proyecto hasta la fecha)

Our innovative platform introduces a new business model that accompany our clients through the entire PPA process and offer them for the first time an all-in-one solution to take control of their assets. We have developed standardized applications that entails a clear step-ahead to simplify the trading activities of participants, e.g.: (i) Advisory, to establish a strong investment profile, (ii) Transaction, to support contract structuring and (iii) Analysis, by monitoring and managing revenues and risks. We believe that Pexapark will facilitate more efficient PPAs which should increase velocity and liquidity of the market. The end result should be better pricing, less expense and more capital for the construction of renewable assets.

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