Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) Course
Online 300-hour course in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2019/943, Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on renewable energy and Python (pandas). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) Course — studying from New Zealand
New Zealand's energy sector is distinctive for its high share of renewable generation, drawn from hydroelectric, geothermal and wind resources. Transpower operates the national grid, while distribution networks are run by regional lines companies, and the Electricity Authority regulates the wholesale and retail markets. Energy engineers are employed across generation, transmission, distribution and retail, with demand growing as the country works towards its renewable electricity goals.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,580 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
What professional recognition applies to energy and network engineers in New Zealand?
Engineering New Zealand administers Chartered Professional Engineer registration, which is widely used in the energy sector. The Electricity Authority oversees the electricity market, and the Electricity Engineers' Association is an industry body. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Who employs energy and network engineers in New Zealand?
Major employers include electricity lines companies, generators, transmission operators, gas network businesses and consultancies. Roles often value registration, field experience and knowledge of New Zealand's grid and regulation. A private qualification may support your CV, but it does not guarantee employment or a particular career outcome.
Can I study from New Zealand with a full-time job, and does an employer need to fund it?
Yes. The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from New Zealand without a student visa. You will have an assigned technical tutor and complete a final project. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's programmes 1,900. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Distinguish the types of long-term electricity purchase agreements.
Value contracts considering profile, volume and cannibalisation.
Interpret the key clauses of an EFET contract.
Manage market, credit and regulatory risks.
Analyse the bankability of projects with PPAs.
Apply accounting and emissions reporting criteria.
Structure a contract proposal for a real case.
Who it's for
- PPA originator wishing to specialise in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
- Electricity markets analyst wishing to specialise in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
- Energy procurement manager wishing to specialise in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
- Energy risk analyst wishing to specialise in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
- Project finance advisor wishing to specialise in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
- Renewables developer wishing to specialise in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter renewable generation.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2019/943
- Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on renewable energy
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1747
- Regulation (EU) 1227/2011 (REMIT)
- IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
- GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance
- Royal Decree 376/2022 on guarantees of origin
- Law 24/2013 on the Electricity Sector
6 modules · 300 h
1.1On-site physical PPA1.2Virtual or financial PPA1.3Corporate and utility PPA1.4Sleeved PPA1.5Multi-buyer PPA1.6Baseload, pay-as-produced and shape PPAs1.7Agreements with storage1.8Hybrid solar and wind agreements1.9European PPA market and trends1.10Case study: choosing a structure for an industrial consumer
2.1Long-term price curves2.2Price capture and cannibalisation2.3Production profile and shape factor2.4Volume risk2.5Profile risk2.6Balancing and imbalance risk2.7Guarantees of origin and their value2.8Indexation and escalation2.9Net present value of the contract2.10Lab: valuation model in Python
3.1EFET template for corporate PPAs3.2Price and settlement clauses3.3Force majeure and change in law3.4Credit guarantees and collateral3.5Availability and guaranteed production3.6Penalties and compensation3.7Early termination3.8Assignment and financing3.9Dispute resolution3.10Practice: review of a term sheet
4.1Counterparty risk4.2Market risk and hedging4.3IFRS 9 accounting and derivatives4.4Hedge accounting4.5Regulatory risk4.6Solar cannibalisation risk4.7Production insurance4.8Aggregation and portfolio management4.9VaR and CfaR metrics4.10Workshop: risk analysis of a PPA portfolio
5.1Project finance with PPAs5.2Contract bankability5.3Debt service coverage ratios5.4Regulation (EU) 2024/1747 and PPAs5.5Guarantees of origin in Spain5.6REMIT regulation and transparency5.7GHG Protocol Scope 25.8RE100 initiative5.9Public contracts for difference5.10Case study: financing a solar park with a PPA
6.1Buyer and project profile6.2Structure selection6.3Valuation model6.4Risk matrix6.5Proposed term sheet6.6Final recommendation6.7Hedging strategy for residual risk6.8Accounting and emissions reporting analysis6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Python (pandas), PVsyst, Microsoft Excel, Pexapark, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The case studies draw on real valuation procedures for a pay-as-produced PPA, the review of a term sheet and the risk analysis of a contract portfolio. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Distinguish the types of long-term electricity purchase agreements.
Value contracts considering profile, volume and cannibalisation.
Interpret the key clauses of an EFET contract.
Manage market, credit and regulatory risks.
Analyse the bankability of projects with PPAs.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses Python (pandas), PVsyst, Microsoft Excel and Pexapark. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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