Expert brief
Baseload PPA: guaranteed 24/7 profile
Updated 2026-06-06•By Antoine Cazals — Voltarione•Read ~3 min
A baseload PPA guarantees constant 24/7 delivery (8,760 h/yr), typically backed by nuclear, hydro or a renewable + battery mix. €8–15/MWh premium vs PaP.
Baseload sources
Nuclear FR/FI/CZ/SE, hydro NO/SE/CH/AT, geothermal IS.
2026 pricing
FR nuclear VNU ~€70/MWh, Nordic hydro €45–58/MWh, IS geothermal €35–50/MWh.
Sources & references
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