PPA Originator & PPA RFP Bid Advisor
Zenith Power is a PPA originator & PPA RFP bid advisor, helping renewable energy and energy storage project developers in Alberta, Canada identify off-take opportunities, compile competitive proposals, and accelerate commercial discussions.
PPA Originator - Providing Alberta-Specific Market Intelligence and Origination Services That Accelerate Your Timeline to Securing a Power Purchase Agreement
Many renewable energy and energy storage project developers and independent power producers have great PPA originators with global contacts and experience originating in many different electricity markets. However, sometimes PPA originators struggle to either navigate a new market or gain the trust of prospective PPA buyers, as they desire a third-party opinion on the market or transaction.
We bridge the gap between PPA originators working for project developers and prospective PPA buyers through the process of:
1 - Educating
PPA originators on the current supply and demand balance in the market and pricing expectations.
2 - Screening
Prospective PPA Buyers to ensure they have a level of education and internal approvals required to transact.
3 - Sourcing
Offers for our Clients, providing them with the ability to benchmark offers and maintain negotiating power.
4 - Improving
PPA originators economic analysis by providing access to bespoke financial models to evaluate multiple project financing scenarios.
5 - Negotiating
Key commercial terms to ensure that in addition to price, risk mitigations and market-standard terms and conditions are secured.
6 - Approving
The final negotiated contract and helping the team obtain all necessary internal approvals in order to execute the power purchase agreement.
PPA Bid Advisor - PPA RFP Bid Strategy & Proposal Support
Zenith supports project developers preparing for a competitive PPA RFP through the process of:
1. Reviewing & Confirming Financial Model Inputs & Assumptions
We develop and refine financial models to ensure accurate input assumptions and key sensitivities have been considered. We help you ensure that there is no calculation error or input error imbeded into your RFP bid assumptions.
2. Devising an RFP Bid Strategy
We translate RFP requirements and evaluation criteria into a focused bid strategy. We help define the offer structure, key differentiators, and submission content to align your proposal with buyer priorities and project objectives.
3. Internal Approvals
We prepare reports and presentation materials that clearly present bid economics, key risks, and recommended commercial terms. We coordinate internal reviews and support Q&A with investment committees to help secure timely approvals ahead of submission deadlines.