Green Solar Academy: Advanced Courses(Financing of PV Systems)

• Duration: 1 day
• Qualification: Certificate (Accredited)

Target Audience

Solar Installation Companies, specifically:

• Business owners and CEOs
• Solar engineers and technicians with excellent technical experience but a lack of financial knowledge
• Salespersons who want to understand the product "PV" and how end clients benefit

Main Topics

The main topics of the course are:

• Financial viability of SSEG PV systems
• Differences between the various PV systems
• Loans (secured and unsecured)
• Tax advantages, implications of article 12B
• Revenues and savings – electricity cost comparison Eskom vs PV
• Cashflow and ROI calculation
• How to understand and inform your client – what are the right questions and arguments.

Career Opportunities

Solar Project Financing and Investment

• Solar Financial Analyst: Analyze and assess the financial viability of solar PV projects, including calculating return on investment (ROI), payback period, net present value (NPV), and other financial metrics.
• Renewable Energy Investment Analyst: Work with investors, venture capitalists, or banks to evaluate solar projects and recommend where to allocate funds based on risk, return, and sustainability.
• Solar Financial Consultant: Advise clients on financing options, including loans, leases, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and tax credits, ensuring solar projects are financially sustainable.

Solar Project Management with Financial Focus

• Solar Project Manager (Financial Focus): Manage solar energy projects while focusing on the financial aspects, ensuring the project stays within budget and meets financial expectations.
• Funding Manager for Solar Projects: Specialize in raising capital for large solar projects, negotiating with banks, financial institutions, and investors to secure financing options.

Solar Funding and Financing Solutions

• Solar Funding Specialist: Work with businesses or individuals to secure funding for solar PV systems, whether through government incentives, grants, loans, or crowdfunding.
• Solar Loan Officer: Offer and manage loans or leases specifically designed for solar installations, working with individuals or companies to finance their solar projects.
• Solar Tax Credit Consultant: Advise clients on how to maximize financial benefits from government tax incentives and rebates available for solar PV installations.

Policy and Regulatory Advisory

• Solar Policy Advisor: Guide governments, institutions, or corporations on policies and incentives available for solar energy financing, ensuring compliance with tax credits, subsidies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Government Renewable Energy Consultant: Help governments or agencies design financing models or incentives to encourage solar energy adoption and investment in the renewable energy sector.

Business Development and Sales in the Solar Sector

• Solar Sales Manager (Financial Solutions): Focus on selling solar systems while emphasizing financing options to potential customers, helping them navigate payment models such as leases, PPAs, and loans.
• Business Development Manager (Renewable Energy Financing): Develop partnerships with banks, financial institutions, or investors to create financing models for solar energy systems.

Financial Risk Assessment in Solar Energy

• Solar Risk Manager: Assess financial risks associated with solar projects, including fluctuations in energy prices, regulatory changes, and project performance, advising on risk mitigation strategies.
• Solar Credit Risk Analyst: Evaluate the financial stability of companies or individuals applying for solar financing, ensuring they meet the criteria for loans or leasing programs.

Financial Product Development for Solar Projects

• Solar Financial Product Designer: Develop new financial products specifically tailored to the renewable energy sector, such as solar investment funds, green bonds, or solar-focused insurance products.
• Green Bond Advisor: Work with organizations to issue green bonds, raising funds for renewable energy projects, including solar PV installations.

Energy and Sustainability Consulting

• Sustainability Consultant (Solar Financing): Advise businesses on integrating solar energy into their sustainability strategies, focusing on the financial feasibility and long-term benefits of solar adoption.
• Renewable Energy Consultant: Help companies or governments with the financial modeling and analysis of solar projects, ensuring they align with sustainability goals and financial budgets.

Solar Energy Entrepreneurship

• Solar Financing Business Owner: Start your own business that specializes in providing financing solutions for solar PV systems, helping individuals, companies, and institutions secure the necessary capital for installation.
• Renewable Energy Crowdfunding Platform Founder: Create or manage a crowdfunding platform focused on raising capital for solar projects, allowing individuals or companies to fund renewable energy initiatives.

International Opportunities

• International Solar Finance Specialist: Work globally, advising companies or governments on securing international funds for solar PV projects, particularly in developing regions with growing solar energy markets.
• Global Project Finance Manager: Oversee the financing of solar projects in different countries, working with multinational organizations and stakeholders to ensure projects are adequately funded.

Education and Training

• Solar Financing Trainer: Teach and train others on the financial aspects of solar PV systems, including how to secure funding, calculate ROI, and navigate financial incentives for renewable energy projects.
• Solar Finance Course Instructor: Provide in-depth training on solar financing models and investment analysis, helping students and professionals understand the complexities of financing solar systems.

The Financing of PV Systems course provides professionals with valuable skills to navigate the financial landscape of the solar industry, a crucial aspect as renewable energy projects often require complex financial planning. Graduates can find career opportunities in finance, consulting, project management, sales, policy advisory, and more, all of which are essential to advancing solar energy adoption globally.