Introduction of the Course

Netskill’s Project Finance Modeling for Renewable Energy Training equips professionals with hands-on skills to build, analyze, and optimize financial models for solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable energy infrastructure projects. As a leading corporate Project Finance Modeling training company, Netskill trains teams to evaluate feasibility, forecast cashflows, structure debt, assess IRR/NPV, perform sensitivity analysis, and evaluate risk.

This comprehensive training covers the full lifecycle of renewable project finance—development, construction, operations, revenue modeling, financial structuring, and investment decision-making. Learners gain access to HD videos, modeling exercises, downloadable templates, quizzes, assessments, and gamified learning outcomes on the Netskill LMS.

Courses: Instructor-Led, In-Person, or Self-Paced

Instructor-Led Online Training

Live financial modeling sessions with expert trainers, project case demonstrations, and step-by-step Excel walkthroughs.

In-Person Corporate Training

Classroom workshops with group-based modeling exercises tailored to solar, wind, and hybrid project financial scenarios.

Self-Paced LMS Training

24/7 access to:

• HD modeling videos
• Excel templates
• Renewable energy datasets
• Quizzes, assessments & assignments
• Gamified learning outcomes
• Certification upon completion

All modules fully hosted on the Netskill LMS.

Target Audience for Corporate Project Finance Modeling for Renewable Energy Courses

• Project finance teams
• Infrastructure investment professionals
• Renewable energy developers
• Finance & accounting teams
• FP&A and valuation analysts
• Corporate strategy teams
• Investment bankers & private equity teams
• Sustainability and ESG teams
• Engineers transitioning into finance
• Entrepreneurs in the renewable sector

What Are the Modules Covered?

Module 1: Introduction to Renewable Energy Project Finance

• Understanding project finance structure
• Key stakeholders & lifecycle
• Renewable vs. traditional energy project finance

Module 2: Renewable Energy Technologies & Revenue Models

• Solar, wind, hydro, biomass project fundamentals
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
• Merchant vs. contracted revenue
• Tariff structures & regulatory factors

Module 3: Building the Financial Model Framework

• Model design principles
• Structuring model tabs
• Inputs, calculations, and outputs
• Setting up timelines & construction periods

Module 4: Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Modeling

• EPC cost breakdown
• Development costs
• Contingencies & escalations
• COD considerations

Module 5: Operating Expenses (OPEX) Modeling

• Fixed vs. variable O&M
• Land lease payments
• Insurance, maintenance & replacement schedules

Module 6: Revenue Modeling & Energy Production

• Capacity factor calculations
• Degradation modeling (solar & wind)
• PPA revenues, subsidies, incentives
• Curtailment and grid risk modeling

Module 7: Debt Structuring & Funding Mechanisms

• Senior debt, mezzanine finance, equity
• Debt sizing (DSCR, LLCR, PLCR)
• Sculpted repayment profiles
• Interest during construction (IDC)

Module 8: Tax, Depreciation & Incentive Modeling

• Accelerated depreciation
• Tax credits
• Subsidy structures
• Tax impact on cashflow

Module 9: Cashflow Waterfall

• Operating cashflow
• Financing cashflow
• Free cashflow to equity (FCFE)
• Free cashflow to firm (FCFF)

Module 10: Valuation Metrics & Financial Returns

• Project IRR vs. Equity IRR
• NPV, payback, profitability index
• Terminal value for energy projects

Module 11: Sensitivity & Scenario Analysis

• Tariff sensitivity
• CAPEX/OPEX stress testing
• Production variability
• Debt structuring sensitivities

Module 12: Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Operational & technical risks
• Counterparty risk
• Regulatory & environmental risks
• Scenario-based project evaluation

Module 13: Real-World Renewable Energy Case Studies

• Solar farm project model
• Wind energy feasibility analysis
• Hybrid renewable + storage project model

Importance of Project Finance Modeling for Renewable Energy Training

• Supports investment-grade decision-making
• Enhances project profitability evaluation
• Reduces financial risk in capital-intensive projects
• Strengthens stakeholder communication & transparency
• Equips teams with industry-standard modeling skills
• Improves strategic planning & forecasting accuracy

Training Skills and Competencies for Employees

Participants will gain:

• Complete renewable project finance modeling expertise
• Ability to build and audit complex models
• Strong analytical and valuation skills
• Understanding of PPA structures & tariff modeling
• Proficiency in risk assessment & scenario modeling
• Hands-on experience with real renewable energy datasets

Netskill Approach to Project Finance Modeling for Renewable Energy Training

• Practical, industry-relevant model building
• Real project case studies and datasets
• Step-by-step financial modeling exercises
• Expert instructors with infrastructure finance experience
• Role-aligned training for analysts, managers, and decision-makers
• Gamified learning outcomes & assessments
• 24/7 access on the Netskill LMS with videos/templates/quizzes

Why Choose Netskill as Your Project Finance Modeling Training Partner?

• Leading corporate renewable energy modeling training provider
• Customizable program for solar, wind, hydro & hybrid systems
• Flexible Online, In-Person & Self-Paced formats
• Enterprise-level LMS with certification, quizzes & gamification
• Real-world practical modeling approach
• Trusted by global infrastructure & energy teams
• Highly experienced project finance trainers