Wind Economics

This course is ideal for professionals in the renewable energy sector, including project developers, analysts, and engineers, as well as financial and investment experts focused on energy projects. It is also highly relevant for policymakers, regulators, and corporate decision-makers involved in wind energy strategies. Academics, researchers, and community stakeholders with an interest in wind energy economics will also benefit. The program is designed for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the financial, economic, and strategic aspects of wind energy projects 

This course is organized over 2 days in the month of July in London, UK. Venue will be communicated to each participant upon confirmation of participation. Please call us or write to us for more details 

 By the end of this comprehensive 4-day course, participants will be able to:

Understand Economic Drivers: Analyze the key cost structures, revenue models, and market dynamics shaping the wind energy sector.

Perform Financial Analysis: Develop and interpret financial models to assess project viability, including metrics like LCOE, NPV, and IRR.

Evaluate Risks and Policies: Identify and mitigate economic and regulatory risks, while leveraging incentives and policy frameworks.

Explore Advanced Trends: Examine emerging technologies, offshore wind challenges, and hybrid energy systems to optimize economic outcomes.

• Introduction to Wind Energy: Market Trends and Industry Overview
• Cost Structures in Wind Energy Projects: CAPEX, OPEX, and LCOE
• Revenue Streams: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs), and Market-Based Pricing
• Economic Metrics: Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback Period
• Building Financial Models for Wind Projects: Inputs, Assumptions, and Scenarios
• Risk Assessment and Sensitivity Analysis: Resource Variability, Policy Changes, and Market Dynamics
• Funding Mechanisms: Equity, Debt, and Green Bonds
• Case Study: Financial Analysis of an Onshore and Offshore Wind Project

• Offshore Wind Economics: Challenges and Opportunities
• Integration of Wind Energy into the Grid: Balancing Costs and Reliability
• Emerging Technologies and Their Economic Impact: Floating Turbines, AI, and Storage Solutions
• Final Project: Developing an Economic Strategy for a Hypothetical Wind Energy Development
•  Offshore Wind Economics: Challenges and Opportunities
• Integration of Wind Energy into the Grid: Balancing Costs and Reliability
• Emerging Technologies and Their Economic Impact: Floating Turbines, AI, and Storage Solutions
• Final Project: Developing an Economic Strategy for a Hypothetical Wind Energy Development

 This 2 days course costs £ 1,700 inclusive of all taxes. For every additional participant each delegates gets 25% discount. The above does not include travel, lodging and food.