Overview
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 20-week online phase with an additional three-day in-person seminar in mid-September 2023. Participants can choose to attend the three-day seminar either in-person in Berlin, Germany or virtually from anywhere in the world.
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) 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.
Programme Structure
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.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
- Semi-structured
- Regular mandatory meetings
- Proactive tutoring and support
- Online group works/assignments
Disciplines
Economics Finance Sustainable Energy View 7 other Short Courses in Economics in GermanyAcademic 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.
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
This training is suituable for those whom:
- want to specialise in RE and EE project financing (e.g. as credit analysts, project finance specialists, client relationship managers);
- evaluate RE or EE projects and related credit requests; or
- seek to establish a green energy finance or climate finance unit within an organisation.
Tuition Fee
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International
3200 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3200 EUR for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
3808 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3808 EUR for the full programme during 6 months.
Early bird: 2880€ (plus VAT if applicable)
Living costs for Berlin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.