
Certified Expert in Climate and Renewable Energy Finance
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management’s Certified Expert in Applied Renewable Energy Finance offers a structured introduction to the financing of renewable energy electricity projects, from power sector fundamentals to investment analysis and project finance.
Duration
6 months
Starting Date
March, September
Tuition Fee
€ 1,900
Location
Frankfurt am Main & Online
About the programme
During this Applied Renewable Energy Finance from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management you will explore how projects are developed, commercialised and financed, with a focus on contractual frameworks, risk allocation and financial structuring. Topics include electricity market design, power purchase agreements, financial modelling and investment approaches for renewable energy assets.
The course also examines alternative financing approaches, including corporate finance, blended finance and development finance, before turning to emerging business models, energy storage and system integration. You will gain practical frameworks for understanding financing and investment decisions in a changing energy landscape.
Key Facts:
Upon completion of the Certified Expert in Applied Renewable Energy Finance, participants will be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of energy systems, renewable energy technologies, and electricity markets as the foundation for investment decisions.
- Analyse and structure renewable energy projects, including contractual frameworks, risk allocation, and bankability assessment.
- Apply project finance principles and financial modelling techniques to evaluate project viability and cash flows.
- Assess risk–return profiles and design investment strategies for renewable energy assets across different market contexts.
- Understand emerging business models, financing approaches, and market developments shaping the global energy transition
Courses include:
- Energy, Electricity, and Power Sector Organisation
- Renewable Energy Technologies and Technical Risk
- Electricity Markets and Commercialisation of Renewable Energy
- Contractual Frameworks, investment project process, and Risk identification in Renewable Energy Projects Investment project processing
- Project Finance in Practice
- Financial Modelling











