Renewables Valuation Analyst (RVA) Certification
Become a Certified Expert in Renewable Energy Financial Modeling & Valuation.
Renewables Valuation Analyst (RVA) Certification
Master financial modeling & valuation for renewable energy and energy storage investments, and become a world-class financial modeler.
Here's what you'll learn:
Master building and analyzing financial models for solar, wind, hydro, and battery storage projects.
Gain expertise in project finance structures and strategies for renewable energy asset structuring.
Understand and apply best practices in renewable energy finance.
Apply your skills with practical case studies and real-world projects.
Enjoy a self-paced, online format tailored for busy professionals.
Develop essential skills for advancing as a financial analyst, project developer, or investment analyst.
Start your path to the RVA Certification and advance your career in renewable energy finance.
Energy System Fundamentals
Master the foundations of the power system: learn how electricity actually flows, why grids must stay balanced, how AC vs. DC works, what drives real-time prices, and how renewables and battery storage reshape net load and markets.
Excel DNA for Project Finance Modeling
From Scratch to Pro: Master Project Finance Modeling for Renewables and Navigate from IM to NPV, IRR, CoC, and DSCR.
Advanced Renewable Energy Financial Modeling
Master Advanced Project Finance Modeling: Build Detailed Renewable Energy Models from Scratch, Focusing on Valuation Techniques and Industry Best Practices through a Real-World Case Study.
Expert-Level Project Finance Modeling for Renewable Energy
Achieve Industry-Standard Excellence: Utilize a Monthly-Based Model for Solar, Wind, and Hydro Projects with Advanced Debt Structures and Complex Scenario Analysis.
Deal Lab: Battery (BESS) Project Finance Modeling
Build an institutional-grade Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project finance model and stress-test contracted, merchant, and hybrid revenue structures using real lender and investor assumptions.
How to Pass a Project Finance Modeling Test
Build a full project finance model in a 2-hour challenge. Simulate real interview pressure, sharpen your skills, and download the full solution to benchmark your work against a professional standard.
How to Ace the Toughest Project Finance Modeling Tests
Push your modeling skills to the next level with advanced, interview-style challenges. Build on your core foundation and tackle real-world scenarios that test your logic, speed, and attention to detail under pressure.
Financial Model Template Package
Access, download, and use diverse financial models for renewable energy investments in Excel in conjunction with specific model user guides.
Earn Your RVA Certification
Complete all courses to unlock your RVA Certification and showcase your expertise.
A Clear Standard for Renewable Energy Finance Skills
A structured, practical learning path that turns renewable energy finance into a repeatable workflow. You’ll progress from model mechanics to asset-specific judgment, then into debt structuring and risk analysis, and finally to professional-grade outputs. Expect a heavy focus on hands-on Excel work, supported by templates, quizzes, and real case studies.
Institutional-Grade Modeling
Build robust, auditable project finance models in Excel—structured the way banks, funds, and developers expect. Learn the mechanics, the checks, and the workflow.
Renewables and Storage in Practice
Go beyond generic spreadsheets. Work with realistic assumptions, case studies, and structures across solar, wind, hydro, and battery storage projects.
Debt Structuring and Risk Analysis
Learn how lenders and investors think—DSCR, downside cases, and scenario analysis. Build the skill to structure resilient projects, not just “run numbers.”
Decision-Ready Outputs
Translate models into clear conclusions: returns, sensitivities, and key value drivers. Communicate results like a professional—interviews, IC memos, and real work.
EARN BACK UP TO 100% OF TUITION — WORKS ON INDIVIDUAL PLANS
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Master financial modeling for solar, wind, and battery storage projects — at your own pace.
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Helping over 5,000 students excel in renewable energy & storage finance
Our students have enhanced their careers by mastering financial modeling for renewable energy & storage projects. Here are just a few of their success stories.
As someone with over a decade of experience in the renewable energy sector, I highly recommend the Renewables Valuation Analyst Certification Program by RVI. The program offers a comprehensive and practical approach to financial modeling, designed specifically for renewable energy projects. Its depth and clarity make it an invaluable resource for analysts and teams working on real renewable energy transactions.
With many years of experience in infrastructure investing, I highly recommend the RVA Certification Program to anyone working seriously in renewable energy finance. The courses go far beyond Excel mechanics and focus on how project finance models are actually built, structured, and used in real transactions. The models are intuitive, flexible, and immediately applicable — exactly what analyst teams need in practice.
Coming from a private equity and strategic finance background, I had strong financial modeling and underwriting experience but lacked direct exposure to renewable energy. The RVA Certification Program provided a clear, concise overview of how the industry works and translated that knowledge directly into building practical, project-level financial models. The content is detailed, actionable, and easy to follow, making it valuable regardless of your prior experience.
