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1Q 2024

24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity Market

Global Market Analysis and Forecasts for Hourly Matched Power Purchase Agreements: 2024-2033

Hundreds of corporations, organizations, and governments around the world are considering adopting 24/7 carbon-free electricity (CFE), a new and increasingly popular concept. CFE occurs when electrical energy is produced from renewable resources through granular matching—so CFE sources provide every kilowatt-hour of electricity consumption, every hour of every day. An energy buyer wanting to claim 24/7 CFE certification, would need to purchase a volume of granular certificates (GCs) via power purchase agreements (PPAs), green tariffs, or unbundled renewable energy certificates (RECs) or energy attribute certificates (EACs).

This Guidehouse Insights report focuses on the market for hourly matched PPAs in 24/7 CFE. PPAs are long-term renewable energy contracts between an electricity generator and a customer, allowing the latter to purchase clean energy at a predetermined price. 24/7 CFE PPAs can access hourly production data and match a corporation’s consumption within the same grid region. The two most common types of PPAs are physical, in which the purchaser receives energy on the grid, and virtual, in which energy from the renewable energy project enters the grid without a specific destination.

Included in this study are market issues associated with 24/7 CFE, such as opportunities and implementation challenges. Global market forecasts for capacity and revenue, segmented by segment and global region, extend through 2033. The report also examines the key technologies related to the 24/7 CFE market and the competitive landscape.

Pages 28
Tables | Charts | Figures 22
  • Which companies are pushing this market forward, and why?
  • What are the business models behind 24/7 clean PPA projects?
  • What are the drivers and barriers of the 24/7 CFE market?
  • What are the market trends and who are the key industry players?
  • What is the global market size for 24/7 clean PPAs in 2033?
  • Utilities
  • Energy developers
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Large industrial power users
  • Investor community
  • Wind and solar energy equipment manufacturers
  • Independent power producers (IPP)

1.   Executive Summary

1.1    Market Introduction

1.2    Report Scope

1.3    Market Overview

2.   Market Issues

2.1    24/7 Clean Power Purchase Agreements

2.2    24/7 CFE PPAs: Physical versus Virtual

2.3    Drivers

2.3.1   Accurate Energy Tracking

2.3.2   Increasing the Demand for Renewable Energy

2.3.3   Regulatory Initiatives

2.3.4   Sustainability Goals and Commitments

2.3.5   Reduce Greenwashing Risks

2.4    Barriers

2.4.1   Insufficient Participation

2.4.2   Time and Costs

2.4.3   Lack of Transparency and Understanding

2.4.4   Data Accessibility

2.4.5   Need for Industry Standards

2.5    Market Trends

2.5.1   Government Policies

2.5.2   AI

2.5.3   Science Based Targets Initiative

3.   Industry Value Chain

3.1    Value Chain

3.1.1   Clean PPAs

3.2    Competitive Landscape

3.3    Merger and Acquisition Activities

3.4    Business Model Evolution

4.   Market Forecasts

4.1    Forecast Methodology

4.2    Global Market Forecast

4.2.1   North America

4.2.2   Europe

4.2.3   Asia Pacific

4.2.4   Latin America

4.2.5   Middle East & Africa

5.   Conclusions and Recommendations

5.1    Conclusion

5.2    Three Big Takeaways

5.3    Recommendations

5.3.1   Increase Grid Flexibility

5.3.2   Develop and Promote Industry Standards

5.3.3   Implement Accessible Data and Technological Advances

6.   Acronym and Abbreviation List

7.   Table of Contents

8.   Table of Charts and Figures

9.   Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Segment, North America: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Segment, Europe: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Segment, Asia Pacific: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Segment, Latin America: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Segment, Middle East & Africa: 2024-2033
  • Physical and Virtual PPAs Value Chain
  • Competitive Landscape: Key Players
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Segment, World Markets: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Energy Type, World Markets: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Segment, North America: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Energy Type, North America: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Segment, Europe: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Energy Type, Europe: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Segment, Asia Pacific: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Energy Type, Asia Pacific: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Segment, Latin America: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Energy Type, Latin America: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Segment, Middle East & Africa: 2024-2033
  • 24/7 CFE PPAs Market Revenue by Energy Type, Middle East & Africa: 2024-2033
  • Total Market: Competitive Structure
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