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With climate change exacerbating water scarcity, strategic water reservoirs have become essential for ensuring water security, particularly in drought-prone regions. These large infrastructure projects play a crucial role in capturing and storing water during periods of abundance, which can then be used during droughts or dry seasons. However, the complexity of financing such projects requiresContinueContinue reading “Strategic Water Reservoirs: Financial Modelling in Drought-Prone Regions”

As the global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) surges, so too does the need for robust and sustainable lithium production. Lithium, the key ingredient in EV batteries, has become central to many project finance initiatives, especially as the world transitions towards green energy. One such significant project is the recent development of lithium converters andContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling in Lithium Project Finance: Driving the EV Revolution”

As the world increasingly turns to cleaner energy solutions, innovative projects such as the integration of advanced nuclear reactors with hyperscale data centres are becoming more prominent. A recent initiative, Project SparkHub, led by Advanced Nuclear Advisors (ANA), exemplifies this growing trend. The project aims to identify sites in the US capable of hosting bothContinueContinue reading “Unlocking Potential: Financial Modelling for Advanced Nuclear and Data Centre Integration”

As we move through 2024, the demand for utility-scale solar power projects is surging, driven by the global push toward renewable energy and sustainability goals. Solar energy is rapidly evolving, but financing such projects involves complex dynamics that require robust financial modelling to ensure long-term success. Here’s a breakdown of how to approach the financialContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for Solar Power Projects: Navigating Investment Opportunities 🌞”

As global demand for renewable energy continues to grow, project finance is playing an increasingly crucial role in driving these developments forward. In 2024, renewable energy projects are seeing a sharp rise in investment through project finance structures, with solar and wind leading the charge. This surge is largely fuelled by supportive regulatory frameworks, sustainabilityContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for Renewable Energy Projects: Navigating the Surge in Project Finance 🌍💡”

The global push towards decarbonisation is gathering pace, and green hydrogen is emerging as a cornerstone of this movement. As nations seek to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and transition to cleaner energy sources, green hydrogen—produced using renewable energy—is rapidly gaining attention. For professionals involved in project finance, this opens up new avenues, but itContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for Green Hydrogen Projects: A Key to Unlocking the Energy Transition”

As the demand for digital infrastructure soars, data centres have become pivotal in supporting the exponential growth of AI, cloud computing, and IoT. From small colocation hubs to hyperscale facilities, these centres are the backbone of modern society’s data needs. But as the sector expands, so do the financial requirements to keep it running smoothly.ContinueContinue reading “Sustainable Cashflow: The Key to Financing Data Centres 🌍💡”

## Financial Modelling for AFC’s USD 750m African Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund 🌍💡 As Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) seeks to raise international capital for its Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF), the role of financial modelling becomes pivotal in attracting potential investors. This fund aims to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time—climateContinueContinue reading “Financial Modelling for AFC’s USD 750m African Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund 🌍💡”

In the evolving landscape of sustainability, businesses are increasingly being held accountable for their environmental impact. While Scope 1 and 2 emissions—those directly under a company’s control—are commonly tracked, Scope 3 emissions represent a broader challenge. These emissions originate from the entire value chain, encompassing everything from supplier activities to the end-use of products. Yet,ContinueContinue reading “Incorporating Carbon Footprint in Financial Modelling: A Focus on Scope 3 Emissions 🌍📊”

As we step into 2024, climate-related financial disclosures are undergoing a significant transformation. The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), which has guided companies for years, has now transitioned its responsibilities to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). This new body aims to streamline and elevate sustainability reporting across the globe by incorporating theContinueContinue reading “Navigating the New TCFD Regulations in 2024: A Financial Modelling Perspective”