Platts Launches New Power Purchase Agreement Price Assessments for North American Renewable Energy Markets

In a move to bring more transparency to the rapidly expanding North American renewable energy market, S&P Global Energy has launched a new suite of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) price assessments powered by REsurety's CleanTrade platform. The company has also introduced a new monthly S&P Global Energy North American PPA Report. According to the press release, the new PPA price assessments are the 'first-of-their-kind' and are designed to provide greater visibility into PPA pricing as clean energy demand rises amid policy uncertainty. The assessments will cover a range of renewable energy technologies including wind, solar, and energy storage. 'As PPA use expands and power needs grow, these new assessments will enhance transparency and help market participants better understand pricing dynamics,' said Vera Blei, Head of Oil Markets Price Group at S&P Global Commodity Insights. The new monthly PPA report will provide in-depth analysis of trends in the North American renewable PPA market, including pricing, volumes, and key deal terms. This data is intended to support decision-making for renewable energy developers, offtakers, investors, and other industry stakeholders. The launch of these new PPA-focused products comes at a critical time for the renewable energy sector. Developers and buyers are navigating a complex policy landscape, supply chain challenges, and volatile power prices - underscoring the need for reliable market intelligence.