MAKING RESILIENT ENERGY PRODUCTION SYSTEMS TOWARDS A LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT

The Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC) and Africa GreenCo have teamed up to present the course Financial Modelling and Bank Financing for Renewable Energy IPPs in the pilot phase of a capacity-building project called the Skills Development for the Renewable Energy Sector (SkiDRES). Using a Public-Private Development Partnership (PPDP), SkiDRES is sponsored by the Swedish Development Cooperation Agency, Sida and is run in conjunction with the International Labour Office of Lusaka, Zambia.

We would like to thank the Africa GreenCo Team for providing this training on a pro bono basis as part of their corporate social responsibility programme allowing us to increase the number of scholarships available for this training.

Overview

Renewable energy provides an opportunity to make energy resources sustainable. But organising financing for developing capacity in renewable resources may require a particular skillset. These are built on the traditional modelling and financing tools that have evolved over the years.

Course Objectives

To introduce participants to a range of methods and tools available for renewable energy financial modelling and financing. The principal aim of the course is to enable participants to use and analyse a project finance model, specifically for the renewable energy industry.

Financial Modelling and Bank Financing for Renewable Energy IPPs in Africa

(Scholarships are available on a case by case consideration upon application. Please apply early)

OnlineUSD 20

20 August 202014:00 – 16:30 CAT

Terminal objectives: At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Analyse the implications of project finance features in the context of renewable energy (equity, debt funding, debt size, DSCR, DSRA, debt tenor, re-financing) on costs and equity returns from renewable energy.

Course Outline

1. Introduction.2. Why we need a financial model.3. Introduction into best practice modelling.4. Key parameters for a renewable energy financial model.5. Financial structuring.6. Scenarios and Sensitivity Analysis.

Participant’s Profile:

People that work with development and evaluation of RE projects, as well those involved in financial packaging of renewable energy projects. The course suits those with basic and intermediate knowledge of these areas and is appropriate for those from IPPs, power utilities, government departments, and financial institutions across Africa.

Facilitator Profiles:

Johannes Baake: Johannes Baake is an experienced financial analyst with over 15 years’ experience in banking, project and development finance. During 10 years at KfW IPEX Bank, he worked in various roles. As a part of a highly specialized modelling team, he worked on dozens of large international project finance in various sectors. In 2017 Johannes founded financial modelling boutique b.linked GmbH which mainlyadvises large banks and funds on financial structuring energy projects in Africa.

Saurabh Rao: Saurabh is a multi-dimensional expert in infrastructure with a focus on renewable energy. He has experience of 15 years in banking, project and development finance, and founding & managing a solar power development company. Saurabh has led dozens of large international project finance and structured finance transactions in emerging markets, with direct responsibility of financial modelling and deal structuring.

Delivery: Online. Date: Thursday 20 August 2020. Time: 14:00 – 16:30 CAT (2.5 hours).

Participation fee: USD 20 per delegate. Includes: Certification.

(Scholarships are available on a case by case consideration upon application. Please apply early).

Why we need a financial modelIntroduction into best practice modelling

Key parameters for a RE financial model

• PPA• OpEx• Technical inputs• Tax• Financial Structure• Output (FS and ratios)

Financial structuring• Bank vs. Equity model• Sculpting parameters (DSCR, Tenor & Gearing)

Scenarios and Sensitivity AnalysisQ&A (10 min)

Schedule of Proceedings

Login and General Introductions 15 minIntroduction and outline of the course

APPLY NOWGo to bit.ly/KGRTC_GreenCo_FinancialCourse to apply online.

Or download our Course Nomination Form and send your application to training@kgrtc.org.zm

PAYMENT DETAILS

All payments must be addressed to:

Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre

United States Dollar Account

Bank Name: ABSA Bank Zambia Plc Account name: Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre

Account Number: 1068669 Branch Name: Head Office Sort Code: 02-00-01

Currency: USD Swift Code: BARCZMLX

Kindly email the deposit slip or Proof of Payment to lmukonka@kgrtc.org.zm