Overview
Recommended Prep Courses
These preparatory courses are optional, but we recommend you to complete the stated prep course(s) or possess the equivalent knowledge before enrolling in this course:Renewable Energy – Solar Financial Modeling Course Overview
This Renewable Energy – Solar Financial Modeling course covers critical concepts in evaluating a renewable energy project. This advanced course will guide you through a case study on a solar energy project. You’ll be given a confidential information memorandum (CIM) containing all the project details and financials you will need to build a financial model and analyze the return to investors.
Renewable Energy Learning Objectives
By completing this course, you’ll be able to:- Learn the definition of renewable energy and important terms used in the industry.
- Understand the development timeline and funding structure of a solar project.
- Construct a robust financial model for a solar project based on the provided assumptions.
- Calculate the key return metrics (NPV, IRR, credit metrics, cash flow, and payback) and capital stack to assess the project’s profitability.
Why take this renewable energy course?
This Renewable Energy – Solar Financial Modeling course is built around a comprehensive solar energy case study. Upon completing this course, you’ll be able to construct an industry-specific financial model to evaluate the profitability of a renewable energy project.
Who should take this renewable energy course?
This renewable energy financial modeling course is designed for finance professionals who are looking to develop advanced financial modeling skills or want to learn how to build a financial model for a renewable energy project.
Renewable Energy - Solar Financial Modeling
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Return Metrics
Financial Model – Layout and Structure
Financial Model – Financial Section
Financial Model – Returns Section
Returns section
Tax shelter section audit
Discounting year for debt
Interest and target principal amount
Acquisition cost
Debt service coverage ratios
Running IRR, cash-on-cash, running cash-on-cash
Maximum debt sizing
Depreciation schedule
FCFE and project IRR
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Debt schedule
EBITDA and adjustments
Payback
Tax shelter and taxes payable
Debt covenants
Financial Model – Sensitivity Analysis
Qualified Assessment
This Course is Part of the Following Programs
Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® Certification
Renewable Energy – Solar Financial Modeling is part of the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® certification, which includes 51 courses.
- Skills Learned Financial modeling and valuation, sensitivity analysis, strategy
- Career Prep Investment banking and equity research, FP&A, corporate development
Learner Reviews
Fantastic
Very good course, however more details on Financing assumptions sections could have helped students equip with more knowledge.
Very good course, however more details on Financing assumptions sections could have helped students equip with more knowledge.
Harikishan Mandalapu
Insightful!
I found this financial modeling course to be both fun and unique. I have not been familiar with the construct of solar energy financial modeling and after completing it there were sufficient learning experiences. Understanding the development timeline of a solar project was straight forward. It was also a helpful refresher to practice advanced financial modeling. Thank you CFI and Antoine for putting this together in the program.
I found this financial modeling course to be both fun and unique. I have not been familiar with the construct of solar energy financial modeling and after completing it there were sufficient learning experiences. Understanding the development timeline of a solar project was straight forward. It was also a helpful refresher to practice advanced financial modeling. Thank you CFI and Antoine for putting this together in the program.
Gurdeep Singh Jassal
Questions regarding the model
hi i have almost finished this model but there is one place that i dont quite understand - G101, when you calculate the principal amount if 85% Capex caps the Debt raised, why are we using the ratio of that / min of P50 or P99? Would be great if you could answer me! thanks, Rita
hi i have almost finished this model but there is one place that i dont quite understand - G101, when you calculate the principal amount if 85% Capex caps the Debt raised, why are we using the ratio of that / min of P50 or P99? Would be great if you could answer me! thanks, Rita
Rita ZHOU
Renewable Energy - Solar Financial Modeling
The course is essential for my business. However, I found that the instructor although highly qualified technically speaks too fast, sometimes he says one thing and does a different thing on the screen. In addition, there are errors of description in the templates. These glitches caused lots of pain and time. I am satisfied with the certification program, however, I recommend a review of the material and speed in which is given. Used the e-commerce course as a benchmark. The course is taught at the right speed, material well documented etc. I would be glad to speak to the instructor for further suggestions.
The course is essential for my business. However, I found that the instructor although highly qualified technically speaks too fast, sometimes he says one thing and does a different thing on the screen. In addition, there are errors of description in the templates. These glitches caused lots of pain and time. I am satisfied with the certification program, however, I recommend a review of the material and speed in which is given. Used the e-commerce course as a benchmark. The course is taught at the right speed, material well documented etc. I would be glad to speak to the instructor for further suggestions.
