G-Connect
“Let’s start shaping the Earth of 2050 today.”
Renewable energy Off-Taker and Producer Connecting with optimal matching
Corporate PPA Platform
Accelerating both the environment and business with a future-oriented approach.
What is G-Connect?
G-Connect uses renewable energy-derived electricity Off-Taker (Companies that want to purchase electricity) and Producer This is a matching platform specializing in corporate PPAs, connecting companies that want to sell electricity.
As an independent service not affiliated with any specific power company or aggregator, Solar We support a variety of power sources, including hydropower, wind power, geothermal power, and biomass, and both virtual and physical PPAs. We enhance the transparency, flexibility, and speed of PPA negotiations, supporting the widespread adoption of renewable energy.
Achievements
Since the platform’s official launch, the number of registered companies and projects has been steadily increasing.
Time factors
Producer Number of registered cases from
Billions of kWh
Off-Taker Registration demand from
We have partnered with E-Flow LLC, a Kansai Electric Power Group company, and Engie Energy Marketing Japan Co., Ltd. of France, to collaborate in order to expand the adoption of renewable energy PPAs.
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✓Producer ・Electricity Off-Taker Both services are free to register and use.
All essential functions necessary for PPA negotiations, such as posting and viewing deal information and requesting the start of negotiations, are available free of charge. Off-Taker You can use our renewable energy long-term procurement cost estimation system free of charge. This allows you to visualize predicted FIP premiums and costs in virtual PPAs, and simulate the economic viability of renewable energy procurement.
01 Obstacles to the widespread adoption of renewable energy
Towards the realization of a sustainable society, Corporate PPA ( Producer and electricity Off-Taker The use of long-term power purchase agreements is essential. However, many challenges remain in the renewable energy market.
The entire renewable energy market
While the use of corporate PPAs is essential, Producer and Off-Taker The lack of sufficient “encounters” is becoming a bottleneck in its widespread adoption.
Producer The challenges
Unable to break away from a business model dependent on FIT (Feed-in Tariff), lacking a sales system for PPA (Payment-to-Act) contracts, the company is forced to rely on expensive external consultants.
Off-Taker Challenges (on the electricity purchasing side)
Lack of market information makes it difficult to determine the appropriateness of prices and terms, and this lack of transparency hinders contract signing.
Furthermore, traditional platforms are expensive, lack flexibility and functionality due to fixed aggregators, and users are not able to fully enjoy the benefits.
02 Expanding demand for renewable energy procurement
With the mandatory disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and the expansion of renewable energy ratios, demand for corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) is expected to increase significantly.
season
Current situation (2024)
2030 forecast
2040 forecast
Renewable energy procurement demand
Approximately 50 billion kWh
100-150 billion
kWh
200-250 billion
kWh
Source: Estimated by GREEN X based on forecasts from IEA (International Energy Agency), RITE (Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth), etc.
03 Strengths of G-Connect
G-Connect is an “independent” corporate PPA matching platform that is not affiliated with any specific power company or aggregator. By enhancing the transparency, flexibility, and speed of PPA negotiations, it supports the realization of a sustainable society.
Unique strengths
- Our highly accurate electricity price forecasting model (JEPX price forecast) enables users to perform PPA cost simulations as requested.
- Because it is a permanent system rather than an auction system, it connects supply and demand in a timely manner, enabling decision-making based on the latest market information.
- Producer and Off-Taker This allows for flexible, two-way contact and significantly shortens the negotiation period.
- As an independent platform not affiliated with any specific power company or aggregator, it allows for participation from a diverse range of partners.
Competitive Comparison
Comparison items
G-Connect
(Our Company)
Competitor Company A
Competitor Company B
Business Model
Independent platform
Aggregator-led
Aggregator-led
Partner Selection
Free choice available
Only our company
Only our company
JEPX Price Prediction Model
Possessing a high-precision model
none
none
Information update frequency
at any time
Irregular
at any time
04 Platform Functions
G-Connect is Off-Taker and Producer We provide end-to-end support, from matching you with the right company to finalizing the contract.
Standard Features
- Producer The project information (non-named) posted by Off-Taker It is freely available for viewing.
- The request to start negotiations is Off-Taker Possible from both sides of the business ( Off-Taker (If prior consent has been obtained)
- Producer or electricity Off-Taker Information posting and viewing are free of charge.
- The cost simulation function effectively supports PPA contract negotiations.
Compatible power supply and PPA types
PPA form
Compatible power supply
Virtual PPA, Physical PPA, RE100 Compatible, New/Existing Power Supplies
Solar Hydroelectric, wind, geothermal, biomass, etc.
05 Collaboration Partners
Through collaboration with partner aggregators, G-Connect continues to expand its range of services and service areas.
partner
E-Flow LLC (Kansai Electric Power Group)
Engie Energy Marketing Japan Co., Ltd. (France)
06 First, please register for free.
G-Connect is Producer ・Electricity Off-Taker Both services are free to use. After registration and verification by our administrator, you can immediately start viewing and posting job listings.
Producer person
Inquiry
Please feel free to contact us with any questions about our services, requests for information, or media inquiries.