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Overview
Renewable energy is shaping access to energy, energy security and the energy transition. Frankfurt School's Certified Expert in Applied Renewable Energy Finance offers a structured introduction to the financing of renewable energy electricity projects, from power sector fundamentals to investment analysis and project finance.
During this programme, you will explore how projects are developed, commercialised and financed, with a focus on contractual frameworks, risk allocation and financial structuring. Topics include electricity market design, power purchase agreements, financial modelling and investment approaches for renewable energy assets.
The course also examines alternative financing approaches, including corporate finance, blended finance and development finance, before turning to emerging business models, energy storage and system integration. You will gain practical frameworks for understanding financing and investment decisions in a changing energy landscape.
Select your learning path - 100% online for total flexibility, or blended with on-campus sessions for real-world interaction and networking.
WHY STUDY RENEWABLE ENERGY FINANCE AT FRANKFURT SCHOOL?
Studying the Certified Expert in Applied Renewable Energy Finance programme at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management provides a clear competitive advantage through its unique combination of academic excellence, practical relevance, and long-standing expertise in sustainable and renewable energy finance. As a leading European business school, Frankfurt School has built deep expertise in energy and infrastructure finance through applied research, international advisory mandates, and capacity-building projects across global energy markets.
This expertise is strongly rooted in over 20 years of experience advising financial institutions worldwide through Frankfurt School’s International Advisory Services (IAS), as well as through its work in renewable energy finance at the Frankfurt School–UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance. These long-standing engagements ensure that programme content is grounded in real-world projects, market dynamics, and current industry challenges.
By joining this programme, participants gain the expertise, tools, and industry insights needed to successfully navigate renewable energy investments and actively contribute to financing the global energy transition—with a strong focus on practical application and immediate relevance for their professional context.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the Certified Expert in Applied Renewable Energy Finance, participants will be able to:
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Courses include:
- Energy, Electricity, and Power Sector Organisation
Renewable Energy Technologies and Technical Risk
- Electricity Markets and Commercialisation of Renewable Energy
- Contractual Frameworks, investment project process, and Risk identification in Renewable Energy Projects Investment project processing
- Fundamentals of Financing & Investment
- Project Finance in Practice
- Financial Modelling
- Risk allocation, Mitigation factors, Investment Decision and Strategy
- Outlook: Emerging Business Models and System Integration
Audience
IS THIS THE RIGHT PROGRAMME FOR YOU?
This programme is designed for professionals and decision-makers involved in the financing, development, and evaluation of renewable energy projects. The course is also suitable for experienced professionals looking to deepen their expertise in renewable energy finance, as well as those transitioning into the energy and infrastructure finance space.
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Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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The course starts twice a year, on 1 March and 1 September
Language
English
Credits
6 ECTS
Delivered
Blended, Online
- Self-paced, Semi-structured
- Only feedback on assignments and exams, Continuous support with feedback on request
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Campus Location
- Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Disciplines
Finance Sustainable Energy View 17 other Short Courses in Finance in GermanyExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for joining the Certified Expert in Applied Renewable Energy Finance programme. The course is open to professionals and individuals interested in renewable energy finance and investment.
While prior knowledge of renewable energy, finance, economics, or related fields is beneficial, it is not required. Participants from diverse professional and academic backgrounds are welcome.
As the programme is taught entirely in English, participants should have a good command of the English language to engage with the learning materials, participate in discussions, and complete assessments successfully.
Technological requirements
As the programme is delivered online, participants should have access to a reliable internet connection and a suitable device for accessing the learning platform. A stable internet connection is particularly important for completing the online examination.
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Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals1900 EUR / full≈ 1900 EUR / full
Additional Details
Price
Online Course
Early Bird: EUR 1,600 | Regular Fee: EUR 1,900
Blended Course
Ealry Bird: EUR 2,700 | Regular Fee: EUR 3,100
Early Bird Fee by :15 Jan/ 15 July
Living costs
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
941 - 1519 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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