Use this side-by-side comparison to align procurement model choice with your load profile, control preference, and execution readiness.
| Decision Factor | Open Access | Captive | Group Captive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership posture | Primarily procurement-focused with contract-driven sourcing. | Higher control orientation with dedicated ownership alignment. | Shared ownership construct with multi-party participation. |
| Operational involvement | Lower direct operational involvement by buyer. | Greater internal coordination across legal, finance, and operations. | Moderate-to-high coordination because of consortium structure. |
| Commercial complexity | Contract and tariff evaluation is the main workload. | Needs deeper structuring and long-horizon planning. | Requires clear governance, participant alignment, and administration model. |
| Best-fit profile | Teams prioritizing speed and clarity in power procurement. | Teams seeking stronger ownership-linked strategic control. | Organizations comfortable with a structured shared model. |
Start with your load profile, procurement goals, and decision timeline.
Assess internal capability for ownership, governance, and compliance workload.
Shortlist the model that best balances cost, control, and execution speed.
Validate assumptions with a structured onboarding flow before commitment.