The Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) has launched the virtual course “Financing Renewable Energy Projects with a Cash Flow Approach”, an educational initiative aimed at strengthening regional capacities in financial structuring for sustainable energy projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.
During the opening session, Gloria Alvarenga, OLADE’s Director of Integration, Access and Energy Security, delivered welcoming remarks, highlighting the strategic importance of this training to advance a cleaner, more resilient, and inclusive energy model for the region.
The course is held within the framework of the ETRELA II project (“Enhancing access to education and training in renewable energy in Latin America”), funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Government. Its main objective is to provide practical tools tailored to the Latin American and Caribbean context, focused on:
• Understanding cash flow as a key tool for financial analysis.
• Identifying financing sources and blended capital structures.
• Evaluating key indicators such as NPV, IRR, and LCOE.
• Basic structuring of Project Finance-type models.
“Financing renewable projects is not just a financial goal—it’s a commitment to a sustainable future for our region. This course gives us the tools to make it happen,” emphasized Alvarenga.
Through this initiative, OLADE reaffirms its commitment to strengthening technical capacities to accelerate the energy transition by promoting viable, financially sound projects aligned with sustainability and energy equity goals in Latin America and the Caribbean.
