Renewable Energy Project Development and Finance
Develop and finance solar, wind and mini-grid projects from concept to financial close.
- 5 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Africa's energy transition is creating demand for people who can take renewable projects from idea to operation. This course covers resource assessment, technology options, regulation, power purchase agreements, project finance and risk, with examples from IPP and mini-grid programmes.
Who should attend
- Energy project developers
- Utility and energy ministry staff
- Investors and bankers
- Engineers moving into project development
What you will be able to do
- Assess renewable resources and technologies
- Navigate licensing and procurement programmes
- Understand power purchase agreements
- Structure project finance
- Manage development risks
Course outline
Day 1Energy transition in Africa
- • Market overview
- • Solar, wind, hydro and storage
- • Mini-grids
- • Policy drivers
Day 2Project development
- • Site and resource assessment
- • Permitting
- • Grid connection
- • Community engagement
Day 3Commercial structure
- • IPP programmes
- • Power purchase agreements
- • Tariffs
- • Carbon markets
Day 4Finance
- • Project finance structures
- • Financial models
- • Development finance
- • Bankability
Day 5Risk and delivery
- • Risk allocation
- • EPC contracts
- • Operations and maintenance
- • Case study
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Renewable Energy Project Development and Finance course?
The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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