Axpo has won a public tender from Flemish energy agency veb (Vlaams Energiebedrijf) to conclude its first joint virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) in Belgium’s public sector. The agreement will provide six public organisations with long-term access to Belgian onshore wind energy provided through a long-term collaboration between Axpo and Belgian wind energy producer Elicio and greater certainty on energy costs over a ten-year period. This is the first vPPA delivered by Axpo’s team in Belgium and a milestone for the company in the local market.
Running from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2036, the vPPA will provide an expected annual volume of around 45.5GWh. Designed to support decarbonisation of electricity consumption across participating organisations, the agreement includes the transfer of guarantees of origin as verifiable proof of renewable sourcing. A key feature of the deal is the reduction of periods with negative day-ahead prices, helping to protect the commercial structure of the agreement and improve its resilience in volatile market conditions.
The six organisations taking part in the vPPA are public-sector entities representing a range of areas including education, infrastructure, healthcare, water, local government, and public transportation.
Axpo Senior Originator Jeremiah Tops said, “This virtual PPA shows how tailored energy solutions can help public organisations advance their sustainability goals while managing price risk over the long term. It also highlights the key role of PPAs in the energy transition. We’re pleased to support veb and the participating organisations with a solution that combines renewable power, long-term visibility and commercial flexibility.”
veb Price and Market Analyst Jasper Verhaeghe added, “With this first joint vPPA through veb, we’re making an instrument available that for many years seemed to be the preserve of large industrial energy consumers. Through our role as a central purchasing body for the Flemish government, we can create economies of scale, pool expertise and support our customers in achieving both their sustainability ambitions and their need for long-term price certainty.”
