Virtual PPAs for Multi-Site Portfolios

An industrial park in Athi River signed a 10-year virtual PPA with a 15 MW solar farm 80 km away. Even the warehouses with weak roofs or shade get a fixed green tariff just below the fuel-adjusted Kenya Power rate. Finance likes the hedge, sustainability gets RECs with auditable serials, and operations still lean on the grid for resilience. Make it simple: one monthly settlement, clear REC ownership, and a hedge clause tied to fuel cost swings. Start with three to five sites so you can reconcile meters, understand loss factors, and sanity-check invoices. After six clean bills, roll portfolio-wide. Messaging tip for leadership: “We’re capping volatility, adding verified renewable energy, and avoiding capex on weak roofs.” That framing travels well in board packs and keeps procurement on side.