Financial Modelling for Solar PV

Registration

The course is split up into 4 online interactive training sessions each 3.5 hours. For detailed content refer Course Outline.

Date: Coming Soon in 2021!
Time: 13:00–16:30 CET

Price per participant : EUR 1,400*

*Alumni discount is 10%
*Group discount is 10%

Target Group

The course is aimed at professionals involved in investment analysis, who are seeking to learn the specifics of RE project evaluation and financial modelling. For example, financial consultants, project developers, and specialists from plant operators and manufacturers who are responsible for sourcing projects and negotiating with investors, as well as for corporate account managers and sales staff. Participants need to have basic knowledge on renewable energy technologies and financial modelling. This course is also suitable for Alumni of the Certified Expert in Climate & Renewable Energy Finance online course or the Sustainable Energy Finance Summer Academies.

Learning Target

The market for renewable energies is continuously growing, providing good business opportunities for many actors in the sector. In this advanced financial modelling course on financing solar PV systems, you will learn about the essential elements of financing for solar projects. Step by step, you will be guided by experienced professionals who guarantee the build-up of know-how through exercises, tasks and joint discussions. We start with a general overview of financing and business models of renewable energy technologies before we deep dive into financial modelling for a Solar PV project for SME businesses.

Methodology

• Interactive online Seminar
• Power point presentation and Excel
• Participants will be given blank excel models to complete, and we will discuss the results during the seminar the following day
• Break-out groups – for participants to discuss and brainstorm

Day 1: Introduction to Renewable Energy, PV Solar and Project Finance

Day 2: Financial Modelling – Assumption, Input Sheet & Financial Statements (P&L)

Day 3: Financial Modelling – P&L Statement & Balance Sheet

Day 4: Financial Modelling – Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis

The Centre is a strategic cooperation between Frankfurt School and the UN Environment Programme. Its vision is to advance transformation to resilient low-carbon and resource-efficient economies by attracting new types of investors, in particular catalysing the financing of clean energy by the private sector. The Centre is UNEP’s major knowledge hub for climate finance related aspects. Further information