Expert brief
Physical PPA: direct grid delivery
Updated 2026-06-06•By Antoine Cazals — Voltarione•Read ~3 min
A Physical PPA delivers electricity physically via the grid, with guarantees of origin. Ideal for a single site close to the producer (same price zone).
Conditions
Producer and consumer in the same price zone, TSO/DSO transmission contract, BRP agreement.
Typical pricing
Solar FR €55–72/MWh, wind DE €60–80/MWh, hydro NO €32–48/MWh.
Sources & references
Data and methodologies based on:
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