Introduction

Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies Training Course provides a practical, project-focused framework for assessing whether renewable energy projects are technically, financially, environmentally, and commercially viable. Participants learn how to transform an initial renewable energy concept into a robust feasibility assessment covering resource assessment, site selection, energy yield, technology evaluation, grid integration, CAPEX/OPEX, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), financial modelling, risk analysis, ESG, permitting, and investment decision-making. The course reflects current industry priorities: solar PV and wind continue to drive renewable capacity expansion, while battery storage, grid flexibility, and transmission capacity are becoming increasingly important to successful project development.

The programme is designed around real-world project development and investment decisions, enabling learners to evaluate utility-scale, commercial and industrial, mini-grid, hybrid renewable energy, and energy-storage projects. Particular emphasis is placed on bankability, scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, stakeholder requirements, and evidence-based recommendations. These capabilities are increasingly relevant as renewable deployment expands and grid connection, flexibility, and storage become critical feasibility considerations; the IEA also highlights these issues in relation to Kenya's rapidly evolving renewable electricity system.

Programme Curriculum

Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Apply renewable energy feasibility assessment frameworks to new project opportunities.
Conduct solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, and hybrid resource assessments.
Evaluate site suitability, land requirements, infrastructure, and resource quality using modern assessment approaches.
Compare renewable technologies using technical performance, efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle considerations.
Develop preliminary energy yield assessments and production forecasts.
Evaluate grid connection, transmission constraints, curtailment, system flexibility, and energy storage requirements.
Estimate CAPEX, OPEX, LCOE, revenue streams, and project cash flows.
Build and interpret renewable energy financial models, including sensitivity and scenario analysis.
Assess commercial viability, bankability, investment readiness, and financing requirements.
Identify technical, financial, regulatory, environmental, social, and climate risks.
Integrate ESG, sustainability, climate resilience, environmental and social impact considerations into feasibility studies.
Prepare professional feasibility study reports, investment recommendations, and decision-support presentations.
Apply digital energy analytics, data-driven decision-making, and project-development best practices to renewable energy investments.

Target Audience

Renewable energy project developers and project managers
Energy engineers and electrical engineers
Civil, mechanical, environmental, and power systems professionals
Energy consultants and feasibility study specialists
Investors, financiers, lenders, and investment analysts
Government energy officials, regulators, and policymakers
Utility, EPC, IPP, and infrastructure professionals
Sustainability, ESG, climate finance, and energy-transition professionals

Course Modules

Module 1: Renewable Energy Feasibility Study Fundamentals

Feasibility study lifecycle-concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility, bankability, FID
Technical, commercial, financial, environmental, and regulatory feasibility
Project development stages, decision gates, and key deliverables
Case Study: Screening a proposed utility-scale solar PV project
Developing a feasibility study scope and evaluation framework

Module 2: Resource Assessment and Site Selection

Solar irradiation, wind resource, hydro, biomass, and geothermal assessment principles
GIS, satellite data, geospatial screening, meteorological datasets, and resource mapping
Land availability, accessibility, topography, infrastructure, and environmental constraints
Case Study: Selecting the optimal site for a 100 MW solar PV project
Creating a site-selection decision matrix

Module 3: Technology Selection and Energy Yield

Technology comparison for solar PV, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, and hybrid systems
Plant sizing, technology configuration, capacity factor, availability, and performance ratio
Energy yield forecasting, losses, degradation, uncertainty, and P50/P90 concepts
Case Study: Comparing fixed-tilt and tracking solar PV configurations
Preparing a preliminary annual energy production forecast

Module 4: Grid Integration, Storage and System Flexibility

Grid connection assessment, transmission capacity, voltage, power quality, and system constraints
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy hybridization
Curtailment, congestion, demand response, ancillary services, and flexibility
Grid-forming technologies and modern inverter-based renewable generation
Case Study: Adding battery storage to improve the grid value of a solar project

Module 5: Financial Feasibility and Investment Analysis

CAPEX, OPEX, LCOE, NPV, IRR, payback period, DSCR, and project cash flow
Revenue modelling, tariffs, PPAs, merchant exposure, and market assumptions
Financing structures, debt/equity considerations, and investment requirements
Sensitivity analysis, scenario modelling, uncertainty, and financial risk
Case Study: Financial viability assessment of a utility-scale wind farm

Module 6: Environmental, Social, ESG and Regulatory Assessment

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) fundamentals
Biodiversity, land use, water resources, community impacts, and climate resilience
ESG, sustainability, climate finance, safeguards, and stakeholder engagement
Licensing, permitting, policy, regulatory, and compliance requirements
Case Study: Assessing environmental and stakeholder risks for a wind project

Module 7: Risk Assessment, Commercial Viability and Bankability

Technical, financial, market, regulatory, construction, operational, and supply-chain risks
Risk registers, risk matrices, mitigation strategies, and sensitivity analysis
Bankability requirements and lender/investor due diligence
EPC, O&M, warranties, insurance, contracts, and project-performance considerations
Case Study: Bankability assessment of a solar-plus-storage project

Module 8: Feasibility Study Reporting and Investment Decision

Structuring a professional renewable energy feasibility study report
Executive summaries, technical findings, financial results, risks, and recommendations
Data visualization, dashboards, decision matrices, and management presentations
Go/no-go decision-making and Final Investment Decision (FID) preparation
Case Study: Presenting a complete feasibility recommendation to an investment committee

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Sep 21 2026

21 Sep — 25 Sep 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000