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    Any generation projects over 5MW can secure a CfD contract through the government’s incentivisation scheme. With a flexible framework, we can support the project’s transition from the Commercial Operations Date of the CfD contract through to the CfD Commencement date, and we'll pay you at a market price that matches your CfD contract for up to a 15-year period.

    A hybrid pricing structure under a single contract

    Pre-construction

    System Sell Price through commissioning 

    From the Commencement Date of the CfD contract until the Commercial Operations Date is achieved, we’ll pay for all Metered Output at the System Sell Price, as published by Elexon.

    Commercial Operations Date

    Pre-CfD framework which offers fixed or index prices 

    Monetise your operational generation assets ahead of your CfD Commencement Date.

    CfD Commencement Date

    Discount to Intermittent Market Reference Price (IMRP) 

    From the CfD Commencement Date, we’ll pay IMRP, with discounts for up to 15 years.

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    Flexible framework

    Why choose a CfD PPA?

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    We'll pay you at a market price aligned with your CfD contract for up to a 15-year period.

    Long-term price certainty

    You will be paid as produced, with the imbalance risk managed by SmartestEnergy, so you can guarantee long-term price certainty.

    Flexible framework

    We provide a flexible framework that supports your transition through the construction and commissioning of your site.

    Why choose us?

    Established We’ve been at the forefront of the independent generation market since 2001, empowering generators to succeed.
    Global financial backing We are proud to be owned by the Marubeni Corporation, a global powerhouse ranked No. 157 on the Global Fortune 500 list, providing continued support.
    Experienced We provide profitable and effective solutions to a wide range of renewable energy generators across all technology types spanning the length and breadth of the UK.
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    Case studies

    Powering communities through wind

    The CfD awarded onshore wind project uses the wind to power approximately 36,900 homes every year with clean, green electricity.

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    Utilising Solar energy for a sustainable future

    The 23-site portfolio boasts a capacity of 425MW, driving the a mission to create a resilient, decarbonised world.

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    Harnessing the ebb and flow of the Shetland Islands’ tides

    A tidal array generating 6MW is electrifying an island community, including the world’s first tide-powered EV charger.

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    Testimonials

    What our customers say about us

    We were looking for an offtaker that could not only provide a competitive and bankable CfD offtake arrangement, but also allow us the flexibility to maximise our pre-CfD merchant revenues. SmartestEnergy were able to meet all of our requirements.

    Christine McGregor Managing Director at BayWa r.e. UK Ltd.

    Being able to hedge power prices ahead of time and smooth out market volatility with SmartestEnergy is a key component of our strategy. It gives us better revenue visibility and, ultimately, helps ensure we’re able to provide the income our shareholders seek

    Ross Driver Managing Director from the Foresight Solar Fund (FSFL)

    We’re delighted to work with SmartestEnergy who have collaborated with our team to build agreements that help us drive forward towards our goal of securing the renewable energy supply to the UK.

    Alan Gorman Investment Director at Blackfinch Energy

    We’re confident that the bespoke deal we’ve agreed with Smartest represents one of the best offtake contracts in the market and we look forward to continuing working with them for many years to come.

    Mark Knights Director of Power Portfolio Management at Viridor

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    • 300,000 kWh+ annual volume
    • £50k+ annual spend

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    • < £50k annual spend
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