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Updated in [July 18th, 2023]

Josh Pearson '97 will provide an overview of the basics of renewable energy project finance in this course. Participants will gain an understanding of the essential assets, financial attributes and risks associated with renewables projects, as well as the most common types of financings available for utility-scale wind and solar energy generation projects. The course will also cover the points in a project's life cycle when financings come into play, the assets necessary for these financings, and the economic incentives and considerations that shape these investments. Additionally, the course will discuss "offtake agreements" and their role in a project's operations and financings, as well as "tax equity financing" and how the federal "Production Tax Credit" (for wind) and "Investment Tax Credit" (primarily for solar) benefit renewable projects. Finally, the course will explore the macro drivers of new renewables investments and the opportunities to expand renewables.