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. By taking this course, you’ll apply the knowledge and skills you’ve learned throughout the FMVA® program. You’ll learn step-by-step how professionals build solar financial models from scratch.
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. This course is one of the elective requirements for CFI’s Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® certification.
Renewable Energy - Solar Financial Modeling
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Multimedia
Exams
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Return Metrics
Financial Model – Layout and Structure
Financial Model – Financial Section
Financial Model – Returns Section
Returns section
Discounting year for debt
Debt covenants
Maximum debt sizing
Interest and target principal amount
Debt schedule
Debt service coverage ratios
Depreciation schedule
Tax shelter and taxes payable
Tax shelter section audit
EBITDA and adjustments
FCFE and project IRR
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Running IRR, cash-on-cash, running cash-on-cash
Payback
Acquisition cost
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
- Skills learned Financial modeling and valuation, sensitivity analysis, strategy
- Career prep Investment banking and equity research, FP&A, corporate development
What our students say
Great course
Valuable and relevant course. More case study examples would have been great to have in the presentation.
Valuable and relevant course. More case study examples would have been great to have in the presentation.
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Excellent course! Thanks a lot! The acquired knowledge has already come in handy in the workplace, and in the RES field, too, you need an understanding of the subject area in order to be "in the know". For me, the topics about "Renewable Energy – Solar Financial Modeling" were the most useful. In addition, CFI offers other financial courses. The presentation of the material is very good. Complex material is explained as simply as possible. I really liked that there is an alternation of video lessons and a material format - it does not let you get bored. Thanks again!
Excellent course! Thanks a lot! The acquired knowledge has already come in handy in the workplace, and in the RES field, too, you need an understanding of the subject area in order to be "in the know". For me, the topics about "Renewable Energy – Solar Financial Modeling" were the most useful. In addition, CFI offers other financial courses. The presentation of the material is very good. Complex material is explained as simply as possible. I really liked that there is an alternation of video lessons and a material format - it does not let you get bored. Thanks again!
Aidana Chalgynbayeva
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