Renewable Energy, Project Financing and Financial Modeling Course

Course Overview

The global transition to sustainable energy is accelerating, driven by climate change mitigation, policy commitments, and increasing demand for clean electricity. This Renewable Energy, Project Financing and Financial Modeling course provides essential tools, frameworks, and hands-on financial modeling techniques for professionals involved in clean energy project development, especially in developing countries. The course emphasizes bankable energy project structuring, with focus areas on solar, wind, biomass, hydro, and hybrid renewable energy systems.

Designed for energy developers, financial analysts, policy makers, and institutional investors, the course delves into renewable energy feasibility studies, carbon credit markets, green finance, and the legal and regulatory environment. Participants will gain practical experience in building Excel-based financial models that assess project bankability, analyze risks, and support investment decisions. Real-world scenarios illustrate how to structure Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), estimate IRR, NPV, and LCOE, and design cash flow forecasts.

One of the core strengths of this training is its focus on carbon markets and climate finance, enabling participants to understand how to tap into carbon credits, Emission Trading Schemes (ETS), and Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) frameworks. The course also compares renewable energy regulations in developing nations with successful models from developed countries, offering lessons in regulatory design, subsidy management, and grid integration.

With high demand for clean energy investment in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, this training bridges the technical-financial gap for governments, utilities, NGOs, and private developers. The course includes general case studies from India, Kenya, South Africa, Germany, and Brazil to illustrate practical applications in diverse environments.

Course Objectives

1. Understand renewable energy technologies, economics, and market trends.
2. Build practical financial models tailored to renewable energy projects.
3. Evaluate project feasibility based on technical, financial, and policy criteria.
4. Learn how to calculate IRR, NPV, LCOE, payback period, and DSCR.
5. Navigate project finance structures including equity, debt, and blended finance.
6. Explore carbon credit mechanisms, emissions trading, and green bond options.
7. Design and assess effective Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
8. Examine regulatory frameworks from developed countries and their adaptability.
9. Analyze key risks in renewable energy development and mitigation strategies.
10. Prepare investor-ready documentation and present strong project pitches.

Organizational Benefits

1. Develop internal capacity to finance, manage, and implement renewable energy projects.
2. Access climate finance, carbon credit markets, and development funding.
3. Equip teams with financial modeling skills to improve investment decisions.
4. Improve the quality and bankability of project proposals.
5. Align organizational strategies with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
6. Enhance project regulatory compliance and risk mitigation capability.
7. Promote cross-sector collaboration across energy, finance, and policy departments.
8. Benchmark energy regulatory practices against international standards.
9. Foster innovation and leadership in sustainable energy project development.
10. Reduce organizational carbon footprint while increasing energy security.

Target Participants

• Renewable energy developers and project managers
• Financial analysts, investment officers, and bankers
• Government energy planners and regulators
• Policy makers and climate change advisors
• Climate finance and carbon market professionals
• Consultants in sustainability and energy planning
• Engineers and technical energy consultants
• Development finance institutions (DFIs) and donors
• Legal advisors and PPA negotiators
• Researchers, academics, and students in energy finance

Course Outline:

Module 1: Renewable Energy Systems and Market Dynamics

1. Overview of renewable energy technologies: solar, wind, hydro, biomass
2. Global and regional energy market trends
3. Renewable energy in developing countries: gaps and opportunities
4. Hybrid and off-grid renewable energy solutions
5. Technical performance, energy yield, and capacity factor
6. Case Study: Solar mini-grid deployment in rural Tanzania

Module 2: Financial Modeling for Renewable Energy Projects

1. Introduction to project finance and cash flow modeling
2. CapEx, OpEx, and revenue forecasting in Excel
3. Sensitivity and scenario analysis
4. IRR, NPV, DSCR, payback period, and LCOE calculations
5. Building risk-adjusted models and assumptions validation
6. Case Study: Financial model for a 20MW solar farm in India

Module 3: Project Finance Structures and Green Investment Mechanisms

1. Equity, debt, and mezzanine financing structures
2. Role of development banks and multilateral agencies
3. Climate finance instruments: GCF, CIF, and adaptation funds
4. Green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and concessional financing
5. Credit enhancements, guarantees, and insurance solutions
6. Case Study: IFC and AfDB financing for a wind farm in Kenya

Module 4: Carbon Credits and Climate Finance

1. Introduction to carbon markets and credit systems
2. Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Voluntary Carbon Markets
3. Emission reduction certification and verification
4. Revenue streams from carbon offsets
5. Integrating carbon finance into energy project modeling
6. Case Study: Biomass power plant with carbon credit revenue in Brazil

Module 5: Renewable Energy Policy and Regulatory Frameworks

1. Key components of effective renewable energy regulation
2. Tariff structures and feed-in-tariffs (FiTs)
3. Case comparison: Germany’s Energiewende vs. South Africa’s REIPPPP
4. Legal frameworks for Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
5. Licensing, interconnection, and grid integration policies
6. Case Study: Regulatory bottlenecks and reforms in Nigeria’s power sector

Module 6: Project Development, Risk Management, and Investor Readiness

1. Site selection, permitting, and feasibility analysis
2. Legal and environmental risk mitigation
3. Contract structuring and PPA negotiation
4. Preparing investor pitch decks and financial teasers
5. Engaging DFIs, venture capital, and impact investors
6. Case Study: Investor readiness assessment for a geothermal project in Indonesia

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.
2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.
3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.
4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).
5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.
6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.
7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.
8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.
9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.
10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.
11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.
12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.
13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.
14. Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.