Renewable Energy, Project Financing & Financial Modelling
ECAS Institute | Nairobi, Kenya
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Course Background
The transition to renewable energy is central to combating climate change, enhancing energy security, and promoting sustainable development. ECAS Institute’s course equips professionals with technical and financial skills to develop, evaluate, and implement renewable energy projects successfully. Learn to navigate project financing, financial modelling, and climate finance instruments for solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal energy projects.
Course Objectives
Gain a deep understanding of renewable energy technologies and their role in sustainable energy transitions.Learn project financing models applicable to renewable energy.Develop, interpret, and use financial models for renewable energy projects.Enhance decision-making skills in risk analysis, project viability, and financial structuring.Align renewable energy projects with climate finance and sustainability frameworks.Training Modules
Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Systems: Overview of solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal; technological trends; policy frameworks; environmental and social benefits.Renewable Energy Project Development Cycle: Lifecycle from conception to commissioning, feasibility studies, technical design, permitting, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation.Financial Structuring of Renewable Energy Projects: Project vs corporate finance, capital structuring, debt/equity financing, bankability, risk allocation.Introduction to Financial Modelling in Excel: Principles, Excel functions, time series modelling, assumptions, sensitivity and scenario analysis.Building a Financial Model: Cash flow modelling, projected financial statements, NPV, IRR, DSCR, stress testing and validation.Project Appraisal and Risk Management: Financial appraisal methods, economic vs financial analysis, risk identification and mitigation, environmental/social impact assessments.Legal and Regulatory Aspects: PPAs, FiTs, licensing, permits, contracts, land/community agreements, international frameworks.Case Studies & Emerging Trends: Regional case studies, lessons learned, green bonds, blended finance, energy storage, carbon trading, digitalization.Target Participants
This course is designed for professionals in public and private sectors involved in renewable energy project development and financing, including:
Project developers and managersEnergy policymakersFinancial analysts and investment professionalsBankers and loan officersEngineers and technical consultantsLegal and regulatory officersClimate finance specialistsDonor agency and development finance representativesEnrollment & Notes
Training manuals and reference materials are provided. Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion. Tailor-made courses are available upon request.
Payment should be sent to our bank account before the start of training and proof of payment sent to info@ecasiafrica.org.
Contact us for enrollment, fees, and accommodation arrangements.
