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Course Introduction
Final Model - Dashboard
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Introduction to Start File
Technical Inputs
Scenario Selection
Shortcuts Quiz #1
General Inputs
Shortcuts Quiz #2
Timing Sheet
Model Timeline
Macroeconomics
Shortcuts Quiz #3
Project Finance - Contractual Relations
Information Memorandum
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Uses of Funds
Sources of Funds
Shortcuts Quiz #4
Creating Checks
Checks Sheet
Depreciation Categories
Power Generation Inputs
Availability, Degradation & Seasonality
Net Power Generation
PPA & Merchant Inputs
Generation Allocation (PPA vs Merchant)
PPA & Merchant Revenue
Operational Expenditure Inputs
Operational Expenditures
MMRA Inputs
Major Maintenance Reserve Account
Decommissioning Reserve Account Inputs
Decommissioning Reserve Account
SPV Cash Reserve
Working Capital Adjustments
Accounting & Tax Depreciation
Depreciation Summary & Income Statement
Tax Inputs
Debt Financing Inputs
Linear Debt Repayment Structure
Sculpted Debt Repayment Structure
Applied Debt & Breaking Circularities
Macro Sheet
Debt Interest & Principal Macro
Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Equity Inputs
Shareholder Loan Interest & Principal
Dividends, CFS, ICS & BS
Capital Structure Macro
Master Macro
Interest Barrier
Corporate Tax
Trade Tax, Other Local Taxes & SHL Interest Macro
Unlevered Taxes
Debt Service Reserve Account
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Valuation Sheet
Levered Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Adjusting SHL Payments
Levered Net Present Value (NPV)
FCFE / Invested Equity
Payback Period
Unlevered Project Return
Unlevered Equity Return
Unlevered IRR & NPV
Unlevered FCFE / Equity & Payback Period
Developer's vs. Investor's Perspective
Enterprise Value @Target IRR Macro
Master Macro Developer's Perspective
Master Macro Investor's Perspective
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Dashboard Sheet
General Project Info
Capital Structure
Valuation Summary
Revenue Metrics
Investment Ratios & Multiples
Charts Sheet
Contracted vs. Merchant Revenue Chart
FCFE / Equity Chart
Cashflow Waterfall Chart Inputs
Cashflow Waterfall Chart
Debt Service Coverage Ratio Chart
Using Different Scenarios
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  • Juan
    (5)
    Great Course

    This is one of the most complete financial models I have seen and is very useful for my projects. It's really worth the investment.

  • Nicklas
    (5)
    Highly recommended!

    I can highly encourage everyone that is interested and / or working in Renewable Energy Finance to sign up for this course. Lukas provides with you with all the knowledge and skills necessary to build integrated and flexible financial models, that live up to the highest industry standards. He explains everything perfectly and extensively and even repeatedly shows Excel shortcuts. All in all, the perfect course! I really enjoyed it!

  • Simon
    (5)
    Outstanding Course

    Lukas has assembled a very thorough educational course that enables real world financial modelling experience as well as background literature to understand the theory and practice. Given Lukas has real world experience building and implementing financial models and also understands what happens in practice it is an invaluable course for practitioners, aspiring renewable energy industry participants and anyone looking to implement best practice financial models.

  • Ioannis
    (5)
    Advanced Renewable Energy Financial Modeling Review

    The course is robust and well-structured, thoroughly covering the essentials of project finance modeling. The inclusion of real-world case study and practical modeling exercises significantly enhances the learning experience. Lukas Duldinger demonstrates a high level of professionalism and expertise in the field of project finance. What sets this course apart is the instructor's dedication to teaching. He is not just knowledgeable, but also genuinely committed to sharing that knowledge with students. The passion for the subject matter is evident in his teaching style, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging. As a student, I found the course to be immensely valuable. It has deepened my understanding of project finance modeling and equipped me with practical skills that I can apply in real-world scenarios. The lessons are well-paced, and the materials provided are of high quality, serving as great references for future use. This course is a testament to Lukas' expertise and dedication to education in project finance modeling. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their skills in this area. Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, this course offers a wealth of information and insights that are both practical and relevant. I am grateful for the opportunity to have taken this course and for the invaluable knowledge imparted by Lukas. It's an experience that has not only enriched my understanding but also sparked a deeper interest in project finance modeling.

  • James
    (5)
    Great content for affordable price

    I have learned more about project finance modeling in this online course than I did in in-person trainings my employer paid much more for... Thank you so much for putting together this fantastic course!

  • VISHAL
    (5)
    Financial modelling

    This is an excellent course. Detailed, easy to follow and very interesting. These types of courses are worth times times more than the price charged in my opinion. It would take several deals and many months of experience to be able to get this this level and it would give you the edge amongst your peers in the workplace.

  • Marek
    (5)
    amazing

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  • Abid
    (5)
    Great course with practical knowledge

    I am working in the project finance field for a few years now and always wanted to learn how to build a project finance model from scratch. The final model is perfectly adjustable to any project and I finally learned how the financial statements work together. Thank you very much for making this knowledge available!

  • Marie
    (5)
    Excellent course!!!

    100% recommended!! Great pace to grasp everything & hands-on practice.

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