Power Project Economics & Financial Modelling – Navigating Risk, Returns, and Revenue

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the key characteristics of different power generation technologies.
• Describe the structure and components of a power project financial model.
• Assess the impact of key variables such as Capex, Opex, degradation, and taxation on project economics.
• Compare different revenue structures including PPAs, merchant markets, and hybrid models.
• Calculate and interpret key financing metrics such as DSCR and leverage ratios.
• Apply appropriate risk mitigation and allocation strategies.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis to identify key value drivers.
• Structure a comprehensive and investment-ready business case.
• Analyse strategies to enhance project value over the lifecycle.

This course has been designed for professionals working in the energy sector looking to further develop their careers to keep up to date on emerging technologies.

• Engineers & Specialists (Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy) providing technical design, performance analysis, and operational support for power projects.
• Project Developers / Project Managers responsible for identifying, developing, and delivering power projects from concept to operation.
• Financial Analysts / Investment Analysts evaluating project feasibility through financial modelling, assess risks and returns, and support investment decisions using key metrics.
• Project Finance Professionals structuring and assess financing solutions for power projects, conduct due diligence, evaluate credit risks, and ensure projects meet lending and bankability requirements.
• Business Development & Corporate Strategy Professionals identifying growth opportunities, evaluate new markets and projects, develop commercial strategies, and support decision-making through financial and market analysis.
• Asset Managers / Operations Managers overseing operational performance, manage project cashflows, optimise asset value, and evaluate strategies such as refinancing, repowering, or expansion.
• Regulators designing and implement policies, market mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks that influence power project economics, investment attractiveness, and energy transition goals.
• IPP (Independent Power Producer) Professionals working on finance, building, and operating power generation assets, managing the full project lifecycle from investment appraisal to commercial operation.

• Intermediate
• Advanced

This course will provide comprehensive learning resources, including course materials for future reference. Each topic will commence with a clearly defined intended learning outcome (LO). The learning experience will be enriched through diverse activities such as quizzes, videos, and assessments, ensuring engagement and understanding. In addition to the core material, participants will have access to additional resources like articles, case studies, and tools. The course structure incorporates interactive elements, such as group discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences. The trainer will also use Microsoft Excel extensively throughout the course, particularly for financial modelling demonstrations and exercises, and sample Excel models will be shared with participants to support practical application. Participants are required to bring a laptop with Excel installed, as it will be used during the sessions, and no additional specialised software is required, although a basic familiarity with Excel is recommended. Q&A sessions will provide opportunities for clarifications and deeper understanding.

Your expert course leader is a highly experienced renewable energy engineer, entrepreneur, and financial specialist with over 20 years of international experience across power, energy, and capital markets. He has built a strong reputation for bridging technical engineering expertise with commercial and financial modelling capabilities, supporting the development and financing of power projects across Europe, Africa, and Asia. His earlier career includes senior roles at global institutions such as HSBC Corporate & Investment Banking and BP International, where he led large-scale financial and risk management initiatives, bringing a strong foundation in project finance, credit risk, and investment analysis into the energy sector.

He has led and advised on a wide range of high-impact power projects, including the development of a 50–150 MW utility-scale solar PV project in Zimbabwe, where he was instrumental in securing licensing, structuring the business case, and negotiating with EPC contractors, lenders, investors, and government stakeholders. He has also supported solar project development in Malaysia (Pasir Putih and Ipoh), advised on a 75 MW solar PV bid under South Africa’s REIPPP programme, and contributed to renewable project development and financing across Egypt, Sierra Leone, and Zambia. In addition, he has developed a USD 300 million waste-to-energy project in Ghana and designed hybrid renewable and microgrid solutions in Nigeria, integrating solar, wind, and battery storage systems.

His expertise spans the full lifecycle of power projects from resource assessment, yield modelling, and plant design to financial modelling, revenue structuring, and risk evaluation. He has extensive experience in structuring power purchase agreements (PPAs), EPC contracting, and investment proposals, as well as advising on debt financing, project bankability, and stakeholder negotiations. He has also served as CTO advisor to Grid Africa, supporting hybrid renewable systems and due diligence on operational assets across multiple African markets.

In addition to his project work, he is an established trainer who has delivered specialised courses on power project finance, renewable energy modelling, PPAs, EPC contracts, and battery energy storage systems across Europe, Asia, and Africa. His teaching approach combines real-world project experience with practical financial modelling, making complex concepts accessible to both technical and non-financial professionals. With his unique combination of engineering depth and financial expertise, your expert course leader brings valuable, real-world insights into the economic evaluation and bankability of modern power projects.

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