Renewable Energy Project Finance Course

Participants will gain the skills and insights necessary to secure funding from financial institutions evaluating the bankability of renewable energy projects, including wind, photovoltaic (PV), and biogas projects.
The renewable energy project finance course is structured around how financial institutions assess and manage risk in renewable energy projects. It explores the material risks that projects face, which are closely examined by lenders and their external advisors during due diligence.

Real-World Case Studies

Through detailed case studies, participants of the renewable energy project finance training will gain hands-on experience in assessing the bankability of projects from Germany, France, and Romania. The case studies will cover:

• German wind farm: Forecasted annual energy generation and risk analysis
• French PV power plant: Revenue potential from national support schemes
• Romanian biogas project: Technology risks and country investment frameworks

These case studies provide practical insights into how financial institutions perform their due diligence assessments, giving you the tools to navigate complex project financing decisions.

• Project value chains
• Financing options for RE projects
• SPV-contract negotiations
• Business planning for RE projects
• Bankability assessments
• Financial engineering
• RE project case studies

• Engineers looking to optimize project bankability
• Bankers & Investors evaluating renewable energy financing opportunities
• Consultants & Policymakers in the energy investment sector

• Flexibility to study at any time and from any location
• Moderated discussion forum for students
• Contact with learning facilitators
• Multimedia learning materials
• Self-assessments
• Discounts for our alumni, group bookings, and multiple purchases
• RENAC certificate upon successful completion of the course

• Duration: 4 weeks
• Study time: About 25 hours
• Course language: English or Spanish
• Detailed course description is available for download.
• E-learning platform: Access the demo course on our e-learning platform.
• Price: €240,34*

• Describe the different financing options of renewable energy projects in principle
• Perform a risk assessment for renewable energy projects
• Understand a bank’s point-of-view about the risks related to PV, wind, and biogas plants
• Collect the data required for bankability assessments of a renewable energy project