Pivotal180 Newsletter August 2026

In this newsletter we have included the following content:

Free Webinar – Introduction to the Grid and Power Markets, Part 2
Meet our new Team Member, Trainer & Advisor – William Bond
The Pivotal180 Alumni Community is Back
Advanced Project Finance Debt Modeling Online – Quarterly models now available!
July Webinar Recording – Introduction to the Grid and Power Markets, Part 1 – Watch now!
Free Resources Update
Course Portfolio and Scheduled Courses
Online Courses Available

Free Webinar – Introduction to the Grid and Power Markets, Part 2

Following our first session last month on how power prices form, this second webinar on September 10 will turn to what those prices mean in practice. We will explore how energy projects capture market value, how revenue profiles are shaped by grid position and commercial structure, and why understanding price risk is essential for developers, investors, lenders, and anyone working in energy and infrastructure finance. We will be sending an invite to register soon. Email [email protected] for more information.

Meet our new Team Member, Trainer & Advisor – William Bond
We’re delighted to welcome Will Bond to the Pivotal180 teaching team in Europe.
Will brings more than 15 years of energy and infrastructure finance experience, having held senior roles at GE Capital, Bank of America, Nomura, and Rothesay Asset Management. Alongside his industry work, he teaches Energy Project Finance at Columbia Business School and Sciences Po in Paris.
Will brings real deal experience and senior leadership insights to the classroom, helping participants connect theory with how transactions are actually structured, negotiated, and executed.
A few quick facts: Will is bilingual in English and French, recently relocated to Paris, and his favorite Excel shortcut is Ctrl+~ for switching between formulas and values.
Please join us in welcoming Will to the team.

The Pivotal180 Alumni Community is Back

A reminder that all Pivotal180 students have free access to our Alumni Community through the online training platform.
We are giving our Alumni Community a fresh start and making it the go-to place for staying connected with Pivotal180.
We’ll be using the community to share:

• New course announcements and previews
• Webinar and event invitations
• Industry news and insights
• Short videos from the Pivotal180 team
• Answers to common student questions
• Platform updates and new features
• Team news and introductions

It is the place to connect with other professionals, ask questions, and continue learning long after you’ve completed a course.

Advanced Project Finance Debt Modeling Online – Quarterly Models Available!
Our Online Advanced Debt Course has continued to grow since its launch in May. Designed for experienced project finance modelers, it goes beyond the fundamentals to tackle practical debt structuring challenges faced in real transactions.

We’ve recently added new modules on Quarterly Models and Debt Sizing on P-Factors, with further content on Macros, DSRAs, Tax Circularities, Seasonality, and Highly Variable Cash Flows coming soon.

The course is currently priced at US$600, but the price will increase as new modules are released. Register now to lock in the current price and receive all future modules at no additional cost, or email [email protected] for more information.

Webinar July 
Webinar Recording – Introduction to the Grid and Power Markets, Part 1
In July, Pivotal180 delivered Part 1 of our two part Webinar series on the Grid and Power Markets. Missed the live session? Watch the full webinar now!  Webinar Part 1

Free Resources Update

In Defense of the Difficult Person
In investing, lending, and financial modelling, more analysis does not always lead to better decisions. The challenge is not saying no for the sake of it, it is knowing when additional analysis genuinely reduces uncertainty and when it simply adds detail. Amir shares lessons from his own experience on how investors and financial modelers can push back and focus rigorous analysis on the questions that matter most.

Your Project Finance Learning Path: Where Should You Start?
With so many courses, certifications and specialist topics available, it’s easy to think you need to learn everything at once. The reality? The strongest project finance professionals don’t build their careers by collecting credentials – they build them on solid fundamentals. Find out how the Pivotal180 courses are structured so you can choose the right course for you

Pivotal180’s Summer Reading List for 2026
Our 2026 summer reading list brings together books that help make sense of the forces shaping project finance now: renewable energy, AI, critical minerals, power demand, the grid, and geopolitics. If you work in energy, infrastructure, or project finance, these are the themes worth tracking, and the books that can help sharpen the way you think about them.
Read the full list recommended by Dylan

Course Portfolio and Scheduled Courses

The courses in our existing portfolio have been developed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to tackle all the multi-faceted pieces of a transaction. We look forward to assisting you in demystifying project finance and tax equity.

Our upcoming public courses are listed below.

Live Stream

Tax Equity and Hybrid Financial Modeling begins Sep10, 2026
Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling begins Oct 6, 2026
Battery Storage Financial Modeling begins Sep 2026
Advanced Project Finance Debt Modeling begins Oct 2026
Introduction to Project Finance Modeling begins Oct 2026

Australia

Renewable Energy Project Finance Modelling begins Sep 2026
Advanced Project Finance Debt Modeling begins Oct 2026

Contact us for any more information. [email protected] or visit our course page son the website

Online Courses Available

Advanced Project Finance Debt Modeling

This advanced debt course builds on our project finance modeling courses covering topics such as blended DSCR debt sizing, leverage constraints, P90 sweeps, junior debt, refinancings, and multi-tranche debt.

Tax Equity and Hybrid Modeling

Gain an overview of the tax equity structures commonly used in U.S. renewable energy investments, with a focus on the development of a financial model. Dive deep into tax capital accounts, deficit restoration obligations, stop loss reallocations, and HLBV accounting.

Introduction to Project Finance Modeling

This course is designed to give participants a strong foundation in the core concepts that impact investments and debt structuring in project finance transactions.

It’s ideal for beginner modelers, students and professionals who don’t build models daily, but need to understand project finance models and concepts.

Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling

Learn how to develop a best-practice financial model and optimize it for both debt & equity investors for a renewable energy project finance deal. Using a case study, learn the concepts required to develop a financial model related to wind and solar.

Mining and Critical Minerals

Learn how to develop a financial model for a copper project with a typical mine plan including ore mined, waste mined, input grades, high and low-grade stockpiling, and processing recoveries. Understand the key drivers of mining projects.

Battery Storage Financial Modeling

This course provides an overview of standalone batteries and co-located batteries with wind or solar assets. It is designed to familiarize developers, investors, and lenders with the investment decisions and risks of battery storage projects.

Financial Modeling Fundamentals

Building a model from a blank spreadsheet, this course bridges the gap between theoretical learning and practical application. Participants will build a best-practice financial model and will learn the frameworks for evaluating a business including future cash flows, income statement, balance sheet, and financial analysis..

Project Finance Modeling

Learn the concepts to develop a financial model related to PPP/P3s for both social and economic infrastructure. The course centers on a hospital PPP and toll road, although other sub-sectors are mentioned

A Quick Look Into Data Centers

A free 5-video mini-course. Get a quick look at how retail and wholesale data center facilities earn revenue, the major cost drivers that shape their performance, and how they fit within the real estate / infrastructure spectrum. A great starting point if you’re curious about one of today’s most dynamic asset classes.