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In the ever-evolving landscape of financial modeling, accurately incorporating external macroeconomic factors such as tariffs, inflation, and fluctuating raw material costs is essential. These elements can significantly affect the performance of a project, particularly in sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure where input costs and long-term forecasts are vital. This guide outlines keyContinueContinue reading “Handling Tariffs, Raw Material Prices, and Inflation in Financial Models: A Practical Guide for Modellers 📊💼”

As we progress through 2025, the landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing is undergoing significant transformation. Political dynamics, particularly in the United States, are reshaping the contours of sustainable finance. For financial modelers and investors, this evolving environment presents both challenges and opportunities that necessitate a recalibration of strategies and assumptions. The ShiftingContinueContinue reading “Navigating the ESG Crossroads: Financial Modeling Amidst Policy Shifts in 2025 🌍📊”

ACWA Power Company and Meridiam submitted a request for up to USD 300 million in investment guarantees from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) for their ambitious 1.1 GW wind energy project in Egypt. This strategic request reflects the scale and complexity of the Suez Wind Energy project, which reached financial close in January 2025.ContinueContinue reading “ACWA Power & Meridiam Seek $300M MIGA Guarantee for Egypt’s 1.1 GW Wind Project ⚡”

Africa compared to the rest of the world in global horizontal irradiation Earlier this month, German asset manager KGAL merged its portfolio company SunErgy with EWIA Green Investments, creating a powerful pan-African player in the renewable energy sector. The move consolidates mini-grid and solar-as-a-service models to tackle Africa’s electrification gap while offering new opportunities forContinueContinue reading “KGAL Merges SunErgy and EWIA to Build Pan-African Solar Platform ☀️”

Natura Energy, a Namibia-based renewable energy developer, is currently seeking USD 24.2 million in a mix of debt and equity to finance two utility-scale solar projects across Namibia and South Africa. Project Breakdown 📍 Namibia (Erongo Region): USD 22 million required to develop a 40 MW solar PV project. South Africa (Nelson Mandela Bay): USDContinueContinue reading “Natura Energy Seeks USD 24.2 Million to Finance Solar Projects in Namibia and South Africa ☀️”

After decades of delays, the long-envisioned tunnel connecting Spain and Morocco under the Strait of Gibraltar is once again gaining traction. If completed, this ambitious infrastructure project will not only set engineering records but also become a transformative link between two continents. Project Overview: A Tunnel of Global Scale Planned to stretch 60 kilometers, includingContinueContinue reading “Reactivating a Transcontinental Dream: The Gibraltar Tunnel Connecting Africa and Europe”

Wind turbine foundation construction in South Africa The United States implemented a sweeping 10% baseline tariff on all imports, alongside heightened “reciprocal” tariffs—ranging from 11% to 50%—targeted at specific countries. While these measures are designed to rebalance global trade, they have triggered economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions worldwide. But within these challenges lies aContinueContinue reading “Turning Trade Tensions into Renewable Opportunities: How Africa Can Leverage U.S. Tariffs for Clean Energy Growth”

Inspired Evolution successfully held the final close of its Evolution III Fund, raising USD 238 million (EUR 220.5 million) in total commitments. The Pan-African private equity firm focuses on clean energy infrastructure, energy access, and energy transition investments across the continent. Strong Institutional Backing Across Three Closes 💼 First Close (March 2023): USD 199.4 millionContinueContinue reading “Evolution III Fund Secures EUR 221 Million to Accelerate Africa’s Energy Transition 🌍”