Pivotal180 Newsletter September 2025
By Alison Leckie | September 9, 2025
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In this newsletter, we have included the following content:
Please feel free to check out all our videos on Pivotal180’s YouTube. Kind regards, The Pivotal180 Team. |
Exciting News – New Online Course Launching Next Week!We are putting the final touches on one of our new online course, Introduction to Project Finance Modeling Online and are thrilled to announce it will be available online from next week. 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:
Stay tuned for more details and promotional offers – we can’t wait to share it with you! |
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New Advanced Project Finance Debt Modeling Live Stream Starts on October 24 reserve a place We’re excited to launch an expanded version of our Advanced Debt Course, offering deeper instruction, more hands-on modeling, and additional support. The original course focused on complex project finance debt structures such as leverage constraints, sensitivities, and P50/P90/P99 sizing. The new format now goes further, covering:
Key enhancements:
If you’ve already taken our earlier Advanced Debt course, please contact [email protected] to explore upgrade options. |
New Online Course offerings, pricing and discountsWe are working hard to reach even more students by launching more online courses in the coming months. These include Advanced Project Finance Debt Modeling and Data Centers Financial Modeling. Watch this space! Since Pivotal180’s founding over 6 years ago, we have proudly offered a 50% student discount to support the next generation of professionals in building their skills. We remain committed to this mission, but to ensure the sustainability of our programs, we will be changing our student and not for profit discount to 40% going forward. There is one exception Introduction to Project Finance Modeling (Self-Paced Online). As this course was designed specifically with students in mind we will be offering a 50% student discount, to ensure it is priced to remain accessible for students. We are not increasing our current pricing and will continue to offer the same high-quality content, with the flexibility to learn at your own pace We look forward to continuing to support your learning journey and helping you develop the skills you need to excel in the world of project finance. |
We’re Expanding to Australia!We are excited to announce that our new office in Manly, Sydney will officially open on 1 October. With this expansion, we look forward to connecting with clients and partners across Australia and the broader APAC region. Our world-class training courses have been adapted for local markets and time zones, making them more accessible than ever. We would be delighted to catch up with anyone interested in learning more about our training offerings and how we can support your team. Contact [email protected] |
Free ResourcesOur free resources include videos, blogs, how-to guides, webinars and course samples. |
Breaking down the OBBBA: what’s new and what’s not?The One Big Beautiful Bill Act rewrites the clean energy tax credit playbook. OBBBA squeezes solar & wind: Projects must start by July 2026 or finish by 2027, with safe harbor narrowed and new FEOC rules threatening credits. Batteries and other tech keep long IRA timelines, plus adders, transferability, and MACRS all remain intact. |
My Own Path: From the Bard to DSCRsBefore joining Pivotal180, Dylan spent nearly two decades as a stage actor performing Shakespeare, Chekhov, and more. While it may seem worlds apart, he argues that theater and project finance share surprising similarities—both require creativity, adaptability, listening, and a touch of daring. In his story, he connects the roles of actors, scripts, and performances to the participants, models, and negotiations that drive project finance transactions. Read the full story and discover how skills from the stage translate into the art of financial modeling. |
Are We There Yet? – The time it takes to build a (great) financial modelPart 3: From Good to Great Models What makes the difference between a good financial model and a great one? A good model is reasonable, flexible, and defensible. A great model does all of that—but with clarity, simplicity, and efficiency that only come from time, patience, and craftsmanship. Perfection may be an illusion, but with deliberate effort, any good model can be elevated to great. |
Course Portfolio and Scheduled CoursesThe 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 live streaming courses are listed below.
Please register, reserve a place or contact us for any more information. [email protected] or [email protected] |
Online Courses Available |
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Learn the concepts to develop a financial model related to PPP/P3s for both social and economic infrastructure. A mining financial model will be added to this course soon. Watch this space! |
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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. |
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Introduction to Battery Storage 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. |
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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. |
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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 allocations, and HLBV accounting. |
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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 your business and projects, including future cash flows, income statement, balance sheet, and financial statement analysis. |
Alison Leckie
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