Green Energy Finance Specialist (GEFS)
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Green Energy Finance Specialist (GEFS) provides a comprehensive overview of the financing of renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency projects (EE), particularly from the bank’s perspective. This programme prepares participants to lead and implement crucial processes in the green energy financial sector, including term sheet preparation and development as well as using financial models and tools to assess renewable energy projects. It is also available in Spanish. The Green Energy Finance Specialist combines a 21-week online phase with an additional three-day in-person seminar in mid-March/September. Participants can choose to attend the three-day seminar either in-person in Berlin, Germany or virtually from anywhere in the world.
This programme covers:
- Fundamentals of renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) technologies
- Political and legal market frameworks
- Project financing and project evaluation (RE and EE)
- Financial modelling
- International climate finance options
- Renewable energy feasibility assessment and investment valuation
To supplement the learning experience, participants will have access to short introductory courses on energy and electricity topics. These courses are not mandatory and will not be covered in the exam.
After successful completion of the GEFS programme, participants can continue their studies by applying to the distance-learning Master of Science in Business Management with a major in Green Energy and Climate Finance programme. Credits from GEFS (28 ECTS credits total with additional university exercises and exams) can be applied towards the Master of Science (M.Sc.). This unique opportunity is offered by RENAC in cooperation with the Berlin Professional School (BPS). BPS is part of the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR). GEFS provides students with the crucial background and knowledge necessary to successfully pursue the Master of Science degree.
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Learning objectives
After completing this programme, participants should be able to:
- evaluate relevant RE and EE technologies and projects;
- use financial models and develop term sheets for RE and EE projects;
- develop and evaluate portfolios of RE and EE projects;
- summarise the global and regional market development for renewable energy and energy efficiency investments;
- appraise an energy efficiency project in detail, including under the use of the ESCO model, and;
- identify options for international climate finance and how to access such funds.
Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a RENAC Certificate.
Target groups
Course details
Duration: 21-week online training phase, combined with a three-day seminar
Study time: About 280 self-study hours and 25 hours in-class
Dates: Semesters are scheduled to begin on October 1 and April 1. Final seminars of each semester are scheduled for the first or second week of March and the first or second week of September.
Detailed course description is available for download.
E-learning platform: Access the demo course on our e-learning platform.
Technical Requirements:
- Access to a computer with reliable internet connection and a speed of at least 2 Mbit/s.
- An e-mail account that is frequently checked.
- A headset or speakers to listen to presentations.
- For webinars, the Zoom application should be installed.
- Please note: to complete an assessment in Module 5, there is an additional technical requirement. You will need to use the Excel tool, RE Project Evaluator, to make calculations.
*incl 19 % of German VAT
Highlights
- Flexibility to study at any time and from any location
- RENAC content expert and learning platform technical support
- Moderated discussion forum for students
- Live lectures
- Multimedia learning materials
- Self-assessments, assignments and final exam
- Certified with 6 ECTS credits (more info)
- Integration of GEFS within the Master of Science in Business Management with a major in Green Energy and Climate Finance (recognition of further ECTS credits with additional university assignments)
- Certified by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation FIBAA
- RENAC certificate upon successful completion of the training
- We offer discounts for our alumni, group bookings, and multiple purchases. Contact us for further details.
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Contact
Katharina Hartmann
Project Director Green Energy and Climate Finance
Tel: +49 (0)30 58 70870 24
Email: hartmann[at]renac.de
Available dates & times
Next Date | Type of training | Language | Registration deadline | Price € | VAT Info | Early bird € | Price €* | Valid until | |
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01.04.25 - 30.09.25 | Blended learning | EN | 04.04.2025 |
3.808,00* 3.200,00 |
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3.808,00* 3.200,00 | |||
01.10.25 - 31.03.26 | Blended learning | EN | 04.10.2025 |
3.808,00* 3.200,00 |
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3.427,20* 2.880,00 |
3.427,20* 2.880,00 | 01.08.2025 |
* including 19 % of German VAT
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