Free ResourcesOur Free Resources include videos, blogs, how-tos, webinar recordings and course samples. We are regularly adding new content so check back often or subscribe to stay in touch. Join our Mailing List AllAllBlogCourse SampleNewsOpinionOther ResourcesWebinar Other ResourcesSovereign Guarantees – In Conversation w/ Gadi Taj Ndahumba In Conversation w/ Gadi Taj Ndahumba This video features an interview with Gadi Taj Ndahumba, Chief Legal Counsel at the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), and focuses on the use… OpinionA Hydrogen Economy with the Inflation Reduction Act The Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act If you follow the energy world as we do, you are aware of the massive impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on… OpinionNavigating the Inflation Reduction Act The IRA passed all hurdles and was signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022. The Act creates new investment incentives, market structures and adds more flexibility for… OpinionSovereign Guarantees in an African Context (part 1) Understanding Sovereign Guarantees in Project Finance Sovereign guarantees are a fantastic lens for learning about project finance but are regionally specific and familiarity with the concept is likely dependent on… OpinionHydrogenating Storage: A Key to Overcoming Renewable Energy Intermittency Managing Intermittency in Renewable Energy In today’s blog we are following up on our conversation about the potential uses and value streams that hydrogen provides. Refer to our first blog… OpinionUnderstanding the Corporate PPA Landscape Understanding Traditional Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) For those working in current day energy finance, Corporate PPAs are an essential project structure to understand. Many of you who have been following… OpinionHydrogen: A Key Player in the Net-Zero Race Energy Transition: Why the Lightest Element Could Power a Net-Zero Future Yes, we are talking about “hydrogen.” You probably have seen this word gaining popularity recently. Countries are proposing hydrogen… NewsNewsletter June QRT 2 2022 | Pivotal180 In this newsletter: Team News Courses Updates Course Portfolio and Live-stream Classes Pricing and Discounts Free Resources Financial Model Audit / due diligence Please feel free to check out all… Course SampleModel Walk Through Introduction to Battery Model Overview Introduction to our Battery Course Financial Modeling. A sample of our Battery Model Walkthrough videos.  Video Click on link below to register Register to complete this course online Video… Course SampleUse of Storage Systems – Supply Shifting Use of Storage Systems – Supply Shifting Overview Pivotal180 Introduction to Battery Storage Course covers a range of topics related to battery storage including energy markets fundamentals, types of battery… Course SampleIntroduction to Battery Storage Course Snippet – Daily Load Profile Project Agreements Overview Pivotal180 Introduction to Battery Storage Course covers a range of topics related to battery storage including energy markets fundamentals, types of battery storage, the uses of storage… NewsPivotal180 Newsletter March 2022 Hello there, In this newsletter: Meet Bastian New Course Course Portfolio and Live-stream Classes Pricing and Discounts Free Resources featured content Financial Model Audit / due diligence Please feel free to… NewsPivotal180 Newsletter November 2021 In this newsletter: Utility Tariff Financial Modeling New Courses Course Portfolio and Live-stream Classes Online Course Discounts / EOY sale Free Resources new and featured content Financial Model Audit / Due Diligence… Other ResourcesCore Functionality of a Debt Service Reserve Account (DSRA) This is a brief introduction to a Debt Service Reserve Account (DSRA). It is an extract from Pivotal180’s project finance courses:– Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling– Infrastructure and Project Finance Modeling– Mining Project Finance ModelingIf you work in project finance, this is a must-know concept! NewsPivotal180 Newsletter August 2021 In this newsletter: New Agreement CCPPP Consulting Services SPAC Model Audit Services Course Portfolio overview of current course portfolio Online Courses  update on new content Free Resources new and featured content Meet Richard director at Pivotal180… Other ResourcesWhat is a Debt Service Reserve Account (DSRA) ? This is a brief introduction to a Debt Service Reserve Account (DSRA). It is an extract from Pivotal180’s project finance courses:– Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling– Infrastructure and Project Finance Modeling– Mining Project Finance ModelingIf you work in project finance, this is a must-know concept! OpinionGuiding Principles for an Effective Financial Model A best practice financial model communicates a story. That’s why clarity is so critical. At Pivotal180, we have adopted three characteristics and ten guiding principles of best practice financial models…. OpinionInsights From My First Six Months With Pivotal180 For the last 6 months I have been enjoying ‘getting my hands dirty’ on modelling and advisory projects with Pivotal180. Founded by Haydn Palliser, Daniel Gross and Alison Leckie in… Other ResourcesProject Agreements Overview Pivotal180 project finance and infrastructure financial modeling course. covers one of the primary approaches for the revenue model being the Project Agreement. For infrastructure projects there are two primary… Other ResourcesInternal Rate of Return – IRR Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Overview This is an extract from our pre-course videos for our renewable energy and project finance modeling course. Video Video Transcript Dan: In the prior… OpinionAn Introduction to Statement of Retained Earnings In my last blog I introduced you to the three key financial statements that we build into all Pivotal180 financial modeling courses, as one should never develop a forward-looking model… OpinionThe Three Key Financial Statements In all Pivotal180 financial modeling courses, when we build the model, we build in forecasts for the three key financial statements. The three financial statements help to understand the business… OpinionProject Finance Cashflow Waterfall Having advised on and taught project finance around the world I have seen numerous variations on the cashflow waterfall and I have fielded many questions related to it. Although not… NewsPivotal180 Newsletter April 2021 In this newsletter: New Course! – VBA course launching in June 2021 Course Portfolio – overview of current course portfolio Online Courses – update on new content, and team progress reports now available… 123456789 Load More