Assessing, Developing, and Financing Clean Energy Projects

An Interactive 5 - Day Training Course

Assessing, Developing, and Financing Clean Energy Projects

Clean Energy as a Responsible Investment

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03 - 07 Jun 2024
Dubai
$5,950
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02 - 06 Dec 2024
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This ETC training course will help the public and private sectors leverage global best practices to evaluate, structure, and finance clean energy projects to assess its technical and economic feasibility and see what threats need to be mitigated to maximize returns. Clean energy projects can use local resources—ranging from solar irradiation to wind to natural gas to running water—to diversify energy resource portfolios; to make a community more resilient and energy self-reliant; to create value locally in terms of local tax revenues, local industries, and local services; and reduce transmission losses which can sap 20% of the energy potential traversing those lines through heat loss at times of peak load.   If a clean energy project is feasible, it can be financed through various structures to assign risk fairly, leverage interested parties' strengths to find financing solutions, and find that fabled win-win with a bankable project that benefits all parties.

The participants will be conversant in topics ranging from distributed vs. centralized energy paradigms, to T&D losses, to low-risk business models to finance clean energy, to Power Purchase Agreements.

The participants will benefit from gaining a working knowledge of clean energy resources and technologies that can convert those resources into usable energy in homes, businesses, institutions, industries, and even entire cities; assessing the enabling environment of policies, legislation, regulatory regimes, grants and loans, and other indicators of the public sector's commitment to promoting and installing clean energy—whether it is for economic development, environmental, social justice, or risk mitigation purposes; being able to assess, develop, and finance renewable energy projects on technical, economic environment bases; and making informed decisions on the latter phases of clean energy project development, financing, and de-risking to create solid investments with reasonable returns.

By the end of this ETC training course, the participants will be able to:

  • Better understand clean energy resources and conversion technologies
  • Know how to assess the public sector’s commitment to and support of clean energy in the long run, and their motivations behind this commitment
  • Understand the link between an end user's load profiles and the most appropriate configuration of clean energy technologies, energy storage systems, advanced controls, and grid connectivity Conduct basic clean energy project assessment and development
  • Know the various de-risking tools and approaches to increase investor and lender confidence, maximize returns, and create win-wins for all vested parties

The participants in this training course will receive thorough training on the subject, utilizing various proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques, including a brief assessment of participant names, roles, and interests. It also contains charts, illustrations, pictures, and embedded website hyperlinks, videos, case studies, practical problem-solving sessions, and interactive discussions. The PowerPoint will be engaging and esthetically appealing with a focus on information graphics.

The organization will benefit from sending the employees to attend this training course as they will be able to contextualize the roles within the wider energy sector related to clean energy project resource assessment, conversion technology appropriateness, project assessment and development, and conventional and innovative financing approach tailored to various scenarios—including clean energy investments to meet corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals.   

The organization can leverage knowledge and skillsets, such as:

  • Knowing how energy generation technologies convert clean energy resources into electricity, heat, cooling, or other energy products in a safe and profitable manner
  • Being able to assess, develop, finance, and integrate clean energy systems into existing energy paradigms to the benefit of investors, lenders, end-users, and society
  • Drawing on existing policies, regulations, legislation, and support mechanisms to create an enabling environment for clean energy projects
  • Knowing which business model would best meet their organizations’ capacities, institutional knowledge, and risk appetite for investing in renewable energy systems
  • Learning more about blended finance using a company’s existing capital or capital investment funds, investor equity stakes, lender loans, credit enhancements, concessional lending, land, and other ways in which clean energy deals can be structured and financed

The participants will be able to leverage their gained knowledge and skillset to become a leader in their organization and advance their career based on ethical and practical value-add.

Participants will personally benefit from this training course because it will empower them to:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the technical, economic, the marketplace, policy, regulatory, environmental, and social concepts related to clean energy investments as a corporate strategy
  • Understand the ways which renewable energy can be developed and integrated into the conventional energy paradigm to make a positive effect on the environment and society
  • Prioritize various clean energy business models that best leverage existing resources and address risk appetites
  • A base of knowledge which can help them decide on possible career choices or new focal areas

This training course is ideal for corporations interested in investing in clean, renewable energy as an environmentally and socially responsible measure and public and private sector stakeholders who can assess, develop, and finance those investments.  

This ETC course is suitable for a wide range of energy and climate change professionals from public, private and association sectors, but will greatly benefit:

  • Corporations interested in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Drivers and Screens
  • Corporations engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Parties interested in Accessing ESG and CSR Bonds
  • Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial End-Users (users of the projects’ generated energy)
  • End-user Market Sector Associations
  • Clean Energy Product Manufacturers
  • Clean Energy Services Offerors
  • Clean Energy Project Developers
  • Clean Energy Financial Institutions and Lenders
  • Clean Energy Equity Investors
  • Clean Energy Industry Associations
  • Credit Enhancement Service Providers
  • National and Sub-National Elected Officials
  • Public Sector Agency, Ministry, and Authority Officials
  • Electric Utilities and Regulators

DAY ONE: CLEAN ENERGY RESOURCES

  • Clean Energy Resources Overview
  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Water
  • Biomass
  • Biofuels
  • Hydrogen
  • Natural Gas
  • Resource Information, e.g., from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
    • Country Profiles
    • Clean Energy Corridors
    • Global Geothermal Alliance
    • Renewables Readiness Assessments
    • Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Lighthouses
    • Global Atlas for Renewable Energy
    • Sustainable Energy Marketplace
  •  Localized Clean Energy Resource Data
  • Capacity Factors
  • Geographic Dispersion

DAY TWO: CLEAN ENERGY GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES

  • Centralized vs. De-centralized Generation
  • Renewable Energy Generation Technologies
    • Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
    • Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
    • Wind Turbines
    • Geothermal
    • Hydropower (dammed and run-of-river)
    • Wave, Current, and O-TEC
    • Fuel Cells
    • Hydro/Solar Seasonal Complementarity
  •  Natural Gas Energy Generation Technologies
    • Natural Gas Combustion: Boilers, Steam Generators, Turbines, and Engines
    • Natural Gas Combined Heat & Power
  •  District Energy, Cooling, and Heating
    • Campuses
    • Industrial parks
    • Cities
  •  Energy Storage Technologies
  • Ride-through vs. Short-term vs. Long-term Dispatch Needs
  • Flywheels
  • Lithium-Ion
  • Nickel-cadmium
  • Lead Acid
  • Vanadium Flow Batteries
  • Iron Flow Batteries
  • Pumped Hydro
  • Dammed Hydro
  • Clean Energy Data from the International Energy Agency (IEA)
    • Fuels and Technologies
    • Analysis
    • Data
    • Analysis
    • World Energy Outlook

DAY THREE: EVALUATING CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS

  • Market Assessment
    • Trends in Energy Use
    • Need for Storage Based on Load Profiles
    • Avoided Grid Electricity Tariffs
    • Time of Use/Time of Day Rates
    • Market Sector Strength and Projected growth
    • Ability to Pay
  • Enabling Policy & Regulatory Environment
    • Policy Price Support Mechanisms
      • Single-Buyer Paradigm
      • Renewable Portfolio Standards
      • Feed-In Tariffs
      • Competitive Procurement
      • Grant Programs
      • Subsidy Programs
    • Net Metering
    • Community Energy
    • Time of Use/Time of Day
    • Taxes
    • Depreciation/MACRS
  • Making Renewable Energy Projects Bankable Through Due Diligence
    • Modeling
    • Project Preparation Facility
      • ODI Model
  • Load Assessment
    • Electricity, Heating, Cooling, and Process Heat
    • Net - Zero Energy
    • Residential
    • Commercial & Institutional
    • Industrial
      • Electricity
      • Process heat
      • Cooling
    • Electric Vehicle Charging 
    • Energy Storage and Controls Systems
  • Technical Feasibility
    • Available Resources
      • Global Atlas for Renewable Energy
      • Need for Local Data Acquisition
    • Capacity Factors
      • Translating CF Into Spreadsheet Analyses
    • Variable Renewable Energy and Grid Stability
    • Modeling, e.g., with PV Syst, System Advisor Model
  • Economic Feasibility
    • Clean Energy Cost Trends
    • Power Purchase Agreements
    • The Creditworthiness of the End-user/Off-taker
    • Cashflow
    • Metrics, e.g., ROI and payback

DAY FOUR: DEVELOPING CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS    

  • Permits, ESIA, etc.
    • Contract Enforceability
  • Regulatory Steps
    • Ease of Doing Business Rating
    • ESIA
    • Land permits
    • Air permits
    • Contract Enforceability
    • Grid impact studies
    • PSS/E model
  •  Electricity Transmission & Distribution Grid
    • Off-Grid vs. On-Grid
    • Grid as Battery/Buffer
    • Islanding
    • Advanced Controls Systems
    • Energy Access
    • Grid Arrival
    • Ability to Pay
      • DISCO
      • Cultural Sensitivities
      • Cost-Reflective Tariffs
      • Collection Rates
      • Customer Regularization
    •  DISCO/Generator/Procurement Agency/Investor/Lender chain
  •  Financing (Next Section) and Procurement
  • Centralized vs. IPP vs. de-centralized
  • Power Purchase Agreement
    • Single-buyer
    • Feed-in Tariffs
    • RPS SRECs
    • Competitive procurement, e.g., Reverse Auction
    • IPPs
  •  Commissioning
  • Operations & Maintenance
    • Contract
    • Optimizes Performance and Returns
  •  Decommissioning

DAY FIVE: FINANCING CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS  

  • Debt/Equity Ratios
  • ROI, Payback Period, et al. metrics
  • Financing Models Overview
    • CAPEX
    • Debt-Equity Ratios
    • Self-Financed
    • Project Financing
    • Leasing
    • Renewable Energy Service Companies (RESCO)
    • Independent Power Producers (IPP)
    • PAYGO
    • Crowdfunding
  • Public-Private Partnerships
    • Private Sector Assets and Motivations
      • Access to Capital and Credit
      • Skilled Workforce
      • Know-How
    • Public Sector Assets and Motivations
      • Land
      • Municipal/Green Bonds
    • Models:
      • BOT (build–operate–transfer)
      • BOOT (build–own–operate–transfer)
      • BOO (build–own–operate)
      • BLT (build–lease–transfer)
      • DBFO (design-build–finance–operate)
      • DBOT (design-build-operate–transfer)
      • DCMF (design-construct–manage–finance)
  • ESG Bonds
    • Visa Expands Commitment to Sustainability Through Inaugural $500 Million Green Bond Issuance
    • Google parent Alphabet Inc. Issuance aligns with growing investor focus on social and environmental matters at very low rates
    • Corporate Sustainability Responsibility
  • De-Risking Instruments
    • PCOAs
    • PRGs
    • PRI
    • Sovereign Guarantee
    • Credit Enhancement
    • Project Financing
    • Project Preparation Facility

We offer two main training formats to cater to different preferences and needs: 

  • Classroom Training Delivery – Our traditional classroom-based training courses provide a face-to-face learning experience with subject matter experts. You’ll benefit form in-person interactions, hands-on exercises, and a structured classroom environment.
  • Online Training Delivery – We also offer convenient live/online training courses that you can access from anywhere with a stable internet connection. These courses provided flexibility and allow you to learn anywhere, making them suitable for busy schedules or remote learning.

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at inhouse@energytraining.ae to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

We value transparency and are happy to provide our instructor’s profiles upon request. If you would like to learn more about our instructor’s’ qualifications, expertise, and experiences, please email us at info@energytraining.ae.

We have multiple international training venues. You may find this through our website link: https://energytraining.ae/training-locations 

Our training courses are held at our partnered hotels within the city included within our training

The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours who has successfully completed the training course.

Yes, we provide assistance by issuing a Letter of Invitation stating that you are confirmed to attend our training.

Yes, here are the following options we can offer to assist you:

  • Corporate Discount – We can extend our corporate discount to participants staying at the same hotel, if we have any. Please enquire about the availability of this discount when you register for the training course.
  • Nearby Hotel Suggestions – If you prefer other accommodations, we can provide a list of nearby hotels to suit your needs and budget.

Feel free to go through hotel booking platforms on the internet to find the most cost-effective for you.

No, we do not provide job placement services after the training course. However, we are confident that our training course equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance you career prospects and promote career growth. Our training course are designed to empower you with valuable skills and expertise to excel in your chosen field.

Classroom
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training
  • Meeting at a hotel venue corresponding to your chosen session
  • Welcome food and drinks, AM / PM snack, and Lunch
  • Digital course materials (e-Tablet)
  • Course completion certificates
  • Designing and administration of Pre-& Post Course Assessments
  • Preparation of participant’s Performance and Appraisal Report, if required
  • Issuance of Letter of Invitation for delegates needed visa processing, if required
Online
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day online training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training through live/virtual delivery
  • An electronic copy of the training manual and relevant hand-outs
  • Issuance of The Energy Training Centre e-Certificate of Completion
  • Administration of Pre-& Post Workshop Assessments
  • Link access of online platform acceptable to both parties

Certainly, we do provide corporate rates tailored for organizations seeking to enrol multiple employees in our training programs. To facilitate this, we encourage you to make a formal request via email addressed to info@energytraining.ae. We’ll be delighted to discuss and offer a suitable arrangement for your corporate needs.

Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at info@energytraining.ae

We offer two convenient payment options:

  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
  • Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.

Upon receipt of your registration details sent via email at reg@energytraining.ae, we will send you the following by e-mail within 24-48 hours of registration.

  • Joining Instructions
  • Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)

 If you register online, you will receive an e-mail on the same day confirming your registration.

There are two convenient options to register for a training course:

  • Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at info@energytraining.ae. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

Yes, we do allow registration transfers in the event that you are unable to attend the training course. To initiate a transfer, please send us an official email requesting the change. We’ll guide you through the transfer process and ensure a smooth transition of your registration to another eligible participant.

Our training course sessions are scheduled and posted on our website for your convenience. However, we understand that there may be specific requirement for your group. If you have a preferred venue and specific training dates in mind, please feel free to propose them to us by clicking on the button “Propose you preferred location & date” of your preferred training course.

Our course timings slightly vary between the cities we offer our training courses. Please let us know of your preferred course and session (dates/venue) through email at info@energytraining.ae. Alternatively, you may call/WhatsApp us at +971 50 746 0956.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggested a suitable course timing for all.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training programmes are designed to be concise yet comprehensive, focusing on professional development. The duration varies based on the specific course content and objectives – we normally offer programmes between 5 – 10 days. However, our emphasis lies in delivering interactive and engaging sessions that prioritize depth of learning within a condensed timeframe. This approach ensures participants acquire substantial knowledge and skills efficiently.

We have been assessed by TUV Rheinland Middle East FZE and comply with Quality Management System standards – ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29993:2017, ensuring a commitment to quality and excellence in our operations and services.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

Yes, Energy Training Centre is an ILM Recognised Provider (ID# 002398B), authorized to register learners and offer training courses recognized by ILM. Participants seeking ILM Recognised Certification would need to complete an assessment post the ILM Recognised courses. ILM is a renowned provider of leadership and management qualifications, part of the City and Guilds Group. Additionally, our company is a CPD Certified Training Company, ensuring our commitment to continuous professional development standards.

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