Depending on the timing of generation and prevailing system demand, the wind capture price – the average electricity price a wind project receives for its power – can fluctuate above or below the average daily power price. Technology capture prices are crucial in power purchase agreement (PPA) price negotiations and significantly impact the project’s economics, especially after PPAs expire and the project is exposed to market pricing. Figure 1 shows how wind capture prices have compared to average prices in different regions over the last 12 months.
Price spreads can vary significantly, especially in ISOs like CAISO, WECC, SPP and ERCOT. Despite the variance, wind premiums are low on average across all markets, given the minimal difference between the average power price and the average wind-weighted price.
Research Highlights:
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