Category: FinancialModeling
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On augmenting the FP&A of a renewable energy developer
Let AI own the language, never the number. The false choice Most writing about AI in finance offers a developer two doors: automate the finance function, or hold the technology at arm’s length until it’s proven safe. Both doors assume the value sits in the tool. It doesn’t. The value sits in the person who…
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What lenders actually stress-test in a BESS financial model
With abundance of work stream on project finance deal, we sometimes overlook the importance of financial model. Financial model, probably one of the most important elements of the deal which bring together all assumptions and convert them in the investment metrics which sponsors are looking for. There is a version of a BESS financial model…
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Beyond the Numbers: Subtle Features of Effective Financial Models
Strong financial models often stand out because of subtle but useful elements. A Legend clarifies formatting and assumptions, while a clear Model Structure makes navigation simple. An Error and Warnings block flags issues early, and a Model Log tracks key changes for transparency. Adding Macros for automation further improves efficiency and reduces errors. These small…
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BESS Optimisers in the UK Energy System
There is one agent on the energy market, the appearance of which was dictated by developing utility-scale energy storage systems on the market. You can own the asset but how to make money our of it? Those agents offer their services in managing the revenue stack of BESS projects, and they called BESS Optimisers. A…
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What to look at while forecasting for Electricity Power Plant?
Energy generation projects are part of broader infrastructure family of businesses. As any infra business Energy Generation has features which are common to the infra family as well as some elements which are attributable to only to the sector. It worth mentioning that there are many different technologies for electricity generation from conventional gas/coal burning,…