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As water scarcity intensifies across the globe, large-scale desalination projects are emerging as strategic investments in national water resilience plans. For financial modellers, these projects pose unique challenges—high upfront capex, energy-intensive processes, long lifespans, and regulatory complexity. This article outlines a structured approach to desalination financial modelling, highlighting key assumptions, metrics, and stress factors, withContinueContinue reading “Making Water Bankable: How to Model Desalination Projects for Long-Term Resilience 🌍💧”

Context: Addressing Energy Poverty with Precision ⚡🌍📊 Nearly 1.2 billion people globally lack access to modern electricity, with the majority concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and East Asia. In regions where centralized grid extension is often impractical, decentralized solar photovoltaic (PV) minigrids present a compelling alternative. However, many electrification efforts historically overlook long-term operationContinueContinue reading “Mapping the Future of Solar Electrification in Africa: A Financial Modeller’s Viewpoint”

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is increasingly recognized as a pivotal technology in the global effort to achieve net-zero emissions. For financial modelers, CCS presents a complex landscape of high capital expenditures, uncertain revenue streams, and evolving regulatory frameworks. This article delves into the financial modeling aspects of CCS projects, highlighting key considerations and methodologies.ContinueContinue reading “Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Financial Modeling Insights for a Net-Zero Future 🌍📊🌱”