Economic Analysis, Financing & Modelling for Renewable Energy

This advanced DIXONTECH course equips professionals with the analytical, financial, and modeling skills required to evaluate and finance renewable energy projects effectively. Participants will explore economic feasibility, financial structuring, risk assessment, and modeling techniques used in solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy projects. Through practical exercises and real case studies, delegates will learn to build robust financial models, assess project viability, and optimize funding strategies in the growing renewable energy market.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Renewable Energy Markets and Economic Fundamentals
• Cost-Benefit and Feasibility Analysis for Energy Projects
• Project Finance Principles and Structures
• Renewable Energy Investment Valuation Techniques
• Financial Modeling for Renewable Projects (Excel-based)
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and Tariff Design
• Risk Identification, Mitigation, and Sensitivity Analysis
• Funding Sources: Equity, Debt, and Green Financing
• Government Incentives, Policies, and Carbon Markets
• Case Studies: Solar, Wind, and Hybrid Energy Projects

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Build dynamic financial models for renewable projects
• Evaluate project viability using NPV, IRR, and LCOE
• Identify risks and assess sensitivity impacts
• Structure project finance deals effectively
• Understand renewable energy policy frameworks
• Develop bankable reports for investors and stakeholders
• Optimize returns through innovative financing solutions

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Financial analysts and investment managers
• Project developers and engineers
• Renewable energy consultants
• Bankers and credit risk officers
• Government and regulatory officers
• Sustainability and ESG professionals

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The course blends lectures, case studies, modeling workshops, and interactive discussions. Participants will work on Excel-based models, analyze real renewable energy case studies, and engage in group exercises that simulate investment decisions. The methodology ensures practical, hands-on learning and immediate application of tools and frameworks.

DAY 1

Introduction to Renewable Energy Economics and Markets

• Overview of renewable energy technologies and trends
• Economic drivers of renewable energy investments
• Understand global and regional energy markets
• Analyze cost structures and revenue streams
• Review energy policies and regulatory frameworks
• Explore sustainability and environmental impacts

DAY 2

Project Finance and Investment Analysis

• Principles of project finance and cash flow modeling
• Differentiate between corporate and project financing
• Identify stakeholders and contractual relationships
• Apply financial metrics: NPV, IRR, Payback Period
• Assess equity returns and cost of capital
• Case study: Structuring a solar farm project

DAY 3

Financial Modelling for Renewable Energy Projects

• Develop Excel-based project finance models
• Input assumptions for energy production and costs
• Build revenue, cost, and debt schedules
• Incorporate taxes, depreciation, and subsidies
• Conduct sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Automate dashboards for investor presentation

DAY 4

Risk Assessment, PPAs, and Green Financing

• Identify financial, technical, and policy risks
• Design Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and contracts
• Evaluate tariff mechanisms and pricing models
• Explore green bonds and carbon credit markets
• Assess impact of exchange rate and inflation risks
• Case study: Wind project risk mitigation analysis

DAY 5

Policy Frameworks, Case Studies, and Strategic Modelling

• Review global renewable investment frameworks
• Assess funding options from MDBs and IFIs
• Apply blended finance and PPP models
• Conduct multi-scenario energy modeling
• Develop a bankable feasibility report
• Present renewable project investment simulation