Project Finance

Free Project Finance Modeling Test + Full Video Walkthrough

Free Project Finance Modeling Test + Full Video Walkthrough

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA 6 minute read

Can You Pass This Project Finance Modeling Test? Suppose you're preparing for interviews in infrastructure finance, private equity, or investment banking. In that case, chances are you’ll face...

ITC vs PTC: How to Choose the Right Credit for Your Project

ITC vs PTC: How to Choose the Right Credit for Your Project

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA 12 minute read

Renewable energy projects depend on federal tax incentives to drive down capital costs and improve project returns. The debate of ITC vs PTC is a crucial one for developers and finance professionals alike....

Tax Equity in U.S. Renewables: ITC, PTC & Structures

Tax Equity in U.S. Renewables: ITC, PTC & Structures

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA 8 minute read

The U.S. renewable energy market relies on innovative financing tools to unlock the full potential of federal incentives. Tax Equity is one such tool that monetizes federal tax credits and depreciation...

How to Model a Debt Service Reserve Facility (DSRF)

How to Model a Debt Service Reserve Facility (DSRF)

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA 9 minute read

In the world of project finance, accurately modeling financial mechanisms is critical to ensuring the long-term success of a project. One such mechanism is the Debt Service Reserve Facility (DSRF),...

Revolving Credit Facility in Renewable Energy Finance

Revolving Credit Facility in Renewable Energy Finance

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA 10 minute read

In the evolving landscape of renewable energy project finance, a deep understanding of financing instruments is crucial for both aspiring analysts and seasoned professionals. One such instrument known...

Busbar PPA: How It Works, Key Risks, and Market Differences

Busbar PPA: How It Works, Key Risks, and Market Differences

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA 11 minute read

Imagine securing a long-term power purchase agreement for a new wind or solar project, only to discover that your actual revenue fluctuates wildly due to unpredictable grid congestion costs and transmission...

Who does what in a Project Finance Deal?

Who does what in a Project Finance Deal?

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA 19 minute read

A project finance deal is a complex transaction that brings together a diverse array of stakeholders, each playing a crucial role in ensuring the project's success. Whether you're a finance...

Revolving Credit Facility vs. Term Loan in Project Finance

Revolving Credit Facility vs. Term Loan in Project Finance

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA

Lukas Duldinger, CFA, RVA 6 minute read

In renewable energy project finance, structuring debt is crucial to optimizing a project's return and attractiveness to investors. Two commonly used financing structures are term loans and revolving...

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