By 2050 global electricity demand will more than double requiring some 12'000 GW of new power generation capacity out of which three quarters will be renewables mostly solar PV and wind. In the last decade, an overall investment of some US$ 1.5 trillion were flowing globally into the renewable energy sector by far outpacing investments into the fossil fuel power sector. In most regions of the world electricity produced by solar projects are already the most cost competitive solution as of today. Adding to this the arrival of batteries, hydrogen and innovative financing is creating the bread for disruptive business models and new market players along the power value chain.

This course will help you to understand the specific economics around solar PV technologies, their different business models and how to structure financing for a successful business case.

The seminar will be enriched by using additional materials in form of spreadsheets, articles, online tools or video clips to show real world case studies. Significant time will be dedicated to case studies and group work in order to enhance application of new knowledge and leverage experiences between delegates.

Participants will also receive access to a shared cloud folder with in-depth background reports, articles, bookmarks, templates and tools in electronic format.

• Understanding how Technology & Financial innovation is driving disruptive Solar Power Business Models
• Understanding the various technologies compromising a solar project
• Understand solar economics and business models from large scale to off-grid
• Understanding on how different financial tools enable the many innovative business models emerging in the solar sector
• Identify, evaluate and allocate key risks in a solar project finance context
• Review and use a solar financial model
• Assess risk and return issues for both debt providers and equity investors
• Hands on exercises and group work to apply knowledge and leverage experience
• Analyse business cases from around the world and understand their economics

• Project developers and Sponsors
• OEM manufacturers, EPC contractors and O&M service providers
• IPPs, Utilities and Grid operators
• Private Equity & Institutional Investors
• Development finance institutions and Commercial lenders
• Legal, Technical and Insurance Advisors
• Government officials and Regulators
• Corporate procurement and Contract managers
• Business developers and Sales Managers