Project Finance Modeling for Renewable Energy

Master Project Finance Modeling for Renewable Energy Projects

Develop a robust financial modeling skillset for analyzing wind and solar projects with our comprehensive online course. Learn to assess the risk-reward of lending to and investing in renewable energy ventures.

What You'll Learn:

• Build Financial Models from Scratch: Learn how to construct a complete project finance model in Excel for wind and solar projects, starting from a blank workbook.
• Renewable Energy Project Development & Financing: Understand the entire lifecycle of renewable energy project development and financing processes.
• Advanced Excel Techniques: Master best-practice macros and Excel VBA codes to avoid circular references and enhance model efficiency.
• Debt Sizing & Structuring: Learn to size debt effectively based on multiple covenants for wind and solar projects.
• Debt Service Reserve Account Modeling: Understand and model the Debt Service Reserve Account (DSRA).
• Unlevered & Levered Returns: Model both unlevered project returns and blended equity returns.
• Probability Exceedance Analysis: Integrate multiple probability exceedance generation profiles (P50, P99) into your financial models.
• GP/LP & Tax Equity: Gain insights into GP/LP flip structures and tax equity financing for project finance.
• Financial Modeling Process: Gain a step-by-step understanding of the financial model development process for renewable energy projects.
• Model Optimization: Optimize your models to meet the requirements of lenders and investors.

Why Choose This Course?

• Realistic Project Finance Training: Over 10 hours of instructor-led video content provides practical, hands-on learning. You'll be able to build complex, real-life financial models for wind and solar projects.
• Affordable Investment: Save significantly compared to traditional project finance modeling courses (typically $1000 - $3000).
• Learn On Your Schedule: Access the course 24/7 – learn anytime, anywhere with our 100% online format.

Course Structure:

1. Renewable Energy Fundamentals: Review essential components of project finance transactions within the context of wind and solar energy.
2. Excel Modeling Essentials: Master key financial modeling methods and Excel functions for increased productivity.
3. Taxable SPV Modeling: Build a financial model for wind and solar projects with a taxable Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
4. US Tax Credits & Tax Equity: Explore the specifics of US renewable projects, including tax credits and the new financing source of tax equity.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for: analysts, managers, senior managers, associate directors, financial advisors, financiers, and CFOs from project companies, investment banks, private equity, and infrastructure funds – anyone needing to build, review, or analyze project finance models in the renewable energy sector.

Prerequisites:

Basic Excel proficiency in a financial modeling context and a fundamental understanding of investment concepts like NPV and cash flows are required.