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17 Aug 2025 ai artificial-intelligence chatgpt

AI-Powered Forecasting: The New Era of Financial Modelling

The landscape of financial modelling is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this shift is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into forecasting,…

02 Aug 2025

Financial Modeling Mastery: Best Practices for Building Robust Decision-Support Tools

A well-constructed financial model is a cornerstone of strategic decision-making—whether you’re evaluating a corporate expansion, project finance deal, or ESG initiative. Here’s a deep dive…

02 Aug 2025 energy finance renewable-energy

Scatec Secures 846 MW Solar Cluster in Free State, South Africa

Project OverviewScatec ASA has been named preferred bidder for the Kroonstad PV Cluster, totaling 846 MW, under South Africa’s REIPPPP Bid Window 7. The cluster…

01 Aug 2025 electricity energy finance

Gutami Secures 150 MW Solar + 50 MW BESS PPP in Burkina Faso

🚀 Project OverviewGutami Holding BV, in partnership with a local development firm, has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) with the Government of Burkina Faso and…

28 Jul 2025 finance investing renewable-energy

How to Build a Robust Financial Model for a Renewable Energy Project

Developing a financial model for a renewable energy project, such as a wind farm or solar installation, is a highly technical endeavor that underpins critical…

22 Jul 2025 art books business

AIIM’s ZAR 750 Million Exit: A Deep Dive into South Africa’s Secondary Renewables Market

African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), via its IDEAS Fund, has executed a strategic divestment of stakes in three mature renewable energy projects in South Africa.…

21 Jul 2025

Making Water Bankable: How to Model Desalination Projects for Long-Term Resilience

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…

16 Jul 2025

Mapping the Future of Solar Electrification in Africa: A Financial Modeller’s Viewpoint

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…

16 Jul 2025 finance investing investment

Gaia Africa Climate Fund Nears First Close: Unlocking Secondary Capital for African Renewables

Overview ⚡ Gaia Fund Managers, headquartered in Cape Town, is approaching the first close of its USD 200 million Gaia Africa Climate Fund (GACF), a Luxembourg-domiciled Article 9 vehicle…

13 Jul 2025 business finance investing

Financial Modelling for Offshore Wind Projects: A Deep Dive

In the evolving energy landscape, offshore wind represents a pivotal segment in global decarbonisation strategies. Crafting a robust financial model for these projects is vital—balancing…

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