Pivotal180 Newsletter September 2026

In this newsletter we have included the following content:

• October Webinar – Setting the Table: Building Smarter Sensitivities in Excel
• Working hard on our awaited Data Centers online course – coming soon!
• A New Look for your Learner Experience – Thinkific Platform Updates
• Webinar Recording – Introduction to the Grid and Power Markets, Part 2
• Free Resources Update
• Course Portfolio and Scheduled Courses
• Online Courses Available

Please feel free to check out all our videos on Pivotal180’s YouTube.

Webinar – Setting the Table: Building Smarter Sensitivities in Excel

Join Pivotal180 for a free webinar on October 6, 2026. This webinar will explore how two-input data tables can strengthen project finance sensitivity analysis. Learn how to stress-test two assumptions at once, compare changes against a base case, and present results clearly for investment, credit and due diligence analysis. The session will also cover practical Excel pitfalls and techniques for building more insightful scenario analyses. Ideal for students, job seekers and early-career professionals looking to strengthen their financial modeling and project finance skills.

We are busy working on our new Data Centers Financial Modeling online course, scheduled for launch this December.
Designed to build on our introductory Data Centers content, the course will explore one of the world’s fastest-growing infrastructure sectors, covering how data centers are financed, structured, and modeled.
Participants will gain insight into revenue drivers, key costs, commercial structures, and the financial dynamics underpinning an industry being transformed by cloud computing, AI, and growing digital infrastructure demand. We can’t wait to share this exciting new course with you.
A New Look for Your Learning Experience

We’re excited to introduce Thinkific’s new Learner Hub dashboard. This is designed to make your learning journey smoother, more intuitive, and more engaging.

With improved navigation, clearer communication, and easier access to your courses and resources, we are continuing to invest in a stronger learning experience that helps you focus on what matters most: building your skills and advancing your career.

Webinar Recording – Introduction to the Grid and Power Markets, Part 2
The second webinar in our series is now available to watch on demand.
In this session, we move beyond electricity price forecasts to examine what those prices mean in practice. Learn how energy projects capture market value, how revenue profiles are influenced by grid location and commercial structures, and why understanding price risk is critical for developers, investors, lenders, and professionals across the energy and infrastructure finance sectors. Watch now to gain practical insights into the factors that drive project revenue and investment outcomes.
You can watch it HERE

Free Resources Update
Different Ways To Take Our Courses
Choose the learning experience that suits you best with Pivotal180’s flexible training options: self-paced online courses, instructor-led public classes, or tailored programs for your organization.
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The Interview
One of our latest free resources, The Interview, features an unedited conversation between Pivotal180’s Dylan Parkes and Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 5 AI model, exploring the future of financial modelling, project finance careers, and the role of AI in the industry. The discussion examines where AI can add value, from model auditing and document review to workflow automation, while reinforcing the importance of human judgment, commercial insight, and deal experience. It’s a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in how technology is shaping the future of project finance.
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EBITDA vs NOI: Why a Small Difference Matters in Project Finance
In EBITDA vs. NOI: Why a Small Difference Matters in Project Finance, Aldo Santamaria unpacks two commonly used financial metrics and explains why understanding the distinction is important for investors, developers, and lenders. The article highlights how the treatment of corporate overhead can significantly affect reported performance and explores why Net Operating Income (NOI) is often a more useful measure when evaluating individual project assets. It’s a practical and insightful read for anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of project finance fundamentals and asset-level analysis.
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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

Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling begins Nov 2026 Reserve
Battery Storage Financial Modeling begins Nov 2026 Reserve
Advanced Project Finance Debt Modeling begins Nov 2026 Reserve
Australia

Renewable Energy Project Finance Modelling begins Nov 2026 Reserve
Advanced Project Finance Debt Modelling begins Nov 2026 Reserve
Please register, reserve a place or contact us for any more information. [email protected] or [email protected]

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.