This short course introduces the participants to the fundamentals of project finance in the context of Powerfuels technology for sustainable fuels production. It combines conceptual grounding with practical financial modelling experience and offers a pathway to recognition and career opportunities.

Real-world case studies
Explore practical applications and tackle industry-relevant challenges

Industry Expertise
Gain insight from industry experts and connect with professionals

Course Topics

Introduction to powerfuels
Introduction to project finance
Financial modelling fundamentals
Hands-on model build

Learning Outcomes

Explain the role of Powerfuels (e.g., hydrogen, e-fuels, SAF) in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors and enabling the global energy transition.
Describe how Powerfuels are produced, with a specific focus on the solar-to-green hydrogen pathway, including key inputs (renewable electricity, water) and conversion technologies (electrolysis).
Understand the fundamentals of project finance, including project finance, risk allocation, and the role of different stakeholders (developers, EPCs, offtakers, financiers, government).
Identify the core components of a project finance model, such as capital and operating costs, capacity factors, revenues, financing structures, and economic metrics like IRR and NPV.
Apply modelling skills to build a discounted cash flow (DCF) model for a solar-powered green hydrogen project using Excel
Building skills to evaluate PtL project financial viability
Using the green hydrogen DCF model, students will build a Power-to-Liquids Sustainable Aviation Fuel model, as a take-home assignment using real-world inputs.
Engage with industry professionals from the Powerfuels industry.

Introduction to Project Financing for Engineers