There are basically three ways. 1.: State remuneration systems that set a fixed price over a defined period of time. 2.: PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements), i.e. bilateral electricity purchase agreements with defined price structures over several years. 3.: The sale via the electricity exchange at current market prices. In practice, portfolio managers like Commerz Real combine all three approaches - depending on the project, market situation and risk assessment. 

A PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) is an electricity purchase agreement that specifies the price conditions for the generated electricity for several years. It protects system operators from price volatility on the energy markets and ensures planning security in the fund portfolio.

Energy managers are responsible for the strategic marketing of the renewable energy portfolio. They monitor market developments, identify trends and opportunities, evaluate marketing options for individual projects and the overall portfolio, negotiate PPAs and develop the hedging strategy against price risks.

The job profile is characterised by various entry paths. Whether economics, engineering or energy technology - understanding energy markets, pricing mechanisms and regulatory framework conditions is crucial. 

With the gradual phasing out of government remuneration systems, market-based instruments such as PPAs and marketing through stock exchanges are gaining in importance. Energy managers are actively managing this transition: through market analyses, price hedging and a cross-portfolio marketing strategy.