Solar Financial modelling_intern

Our Description:

Solar Complete is an independent renewable energy projects platform dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and industry in the renewable energy sector. Our mission is to empower students and young professionals by providing hands-on learning experiences, real-world projects, and industry connections to accelerate their careers in solar energy. Through our affordable and flexible project programs, we aim to nurture the next generation of skilled professionals who will drive innovation and sustainability in India’s growing renewable energy market.

About the Opportunity: Are you a college student passionate about renewable energy? Do you want hands-on experience working on real-world solar power projects? Subscribe our Project platform and gain valuable industry exposure while working remotely!

Why Join Us?

• Get practical experience in solar energy projects.
• Work directly with industry professionals, vendors, government authorities, end customers.
• Earn a certificate and stipend upon successful completion.
• Fulfill your college internship requirements remotely.
• Contribute to India’s renewable energy growth while enhancing your skills.

Internship Project Title:

“Bankable Solar: Financial Modeling of Rooftop and Utility-Scale Solar Projects”

Project Objective:

To enable students to learn and apply the concepts of solar project financial modeling through hands-on exercises, using MS Excel or Google Sheets. The internship guides them to build, analyze, and present a financial model for a rooftop or ground-mounted solar power project.

Prerequisite:

Students must complete our beginner + intermediate financial modeling video series, which includes:

• CAPEX & OPEX structuring
• Loan modeling
• Depreciation
• IRR, NPV, and Payback Period
• Sensitivity analysis

• Tariff modeling (for C&I or residential)

  Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the economics behind solar project development
• Build a project cash flow model from scratch
• Evaluate profitability using IRR, NPV, LCOE
• Perform sensitivity analysis on key variables (CAPEX, tariffs, interest, etc.)

• Prepare investment pitches or client-ready financial summaries

  Core Project Activities:

1. Model Building Foundation

• Watch our video course to learn the step-by-step modeling structure
• Rebuild the base financial model from scratch or using your given template

2. Case Study Project Selection

Students choose one of the following to simulate:

• A 100 kW C&I rooftop system for a factory
• A 10 kW residential rooftop system under PM Surya Ghar scheme
• A 1 MW ground-mounted solar plant for utility sale

They collect or assume:

• Solar generation (from PVsyst or standard yield values)
• Cost breakdowns (CAPEX/OPEX)
• Loan terms (tenor, interest, moratorium)
• Tariff or savings
• Depreciation method & tax rates

3. Cash Flow & Financing

• Create year-wise cash flow over 25 years
• Model:
• Debt-Equity ratio
• EMI schedules
• Depreciation (WDB/SLM)
• Taxes, loan interest, and principal repayment
• Calculate IRR (Equity & Project), NPV, Payback, DSCR, LCOE

4. Sensitivity Analysis

• Evaluate how changes in CAPEX, tariff, or interest rate impact IRR
• Show results in a tornado chart or data table

5. Dashboard & Pitch

• Create a simple dashboard:
• Key metrics (IRR, Payback, LCOE, Equity requirement)
• Cash flow graph
• Assumptions tab

• Prepare a 5-slide pitch deck to present the project financially

  Final Deliverables:

1. Excel/Google Sheet Financial Model (with assumptions, formulas)
2. 5–8 Page Summary Report (PDF)
3. Investor Pitch Deck (PPT)

4. Optional: Video walk-through of their model

   Duration:

3–4 or 4-6 weeks or as per required by student.

Eligible Students:

• Bachelors/ Masters (Electrical, Energy, Mechanical, Civil)
• MBA/BBA (Finance, Energy, Infrastructure)
• Commerce/Finance (CA Inter, CFA L1, B.Com, M.Com)

• BSc/MSc (Energy Studies, Sustainable Development)

  Tools Required:

• MS Excel or Google Sheets (mandatory)
• Optional: Access to PVsyst or solar yield calculators
• Internet for your video training

Industry Mentor/guide will be provided throughout internship

Key Benefits:

• Hands-on Experience: Work on real-world solar power plant projects.
• Industry Networking: Connect with experts, manufacturers, and policymakers.
• Flexible & Remote: Learn at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
• Certificates & Stipends: Receive recognition for your work and financial support.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Tackle real industry challenges and build innovative solutions.
• College requirements: Fulfill your internship college requirements.
• Industry mentor/guide: Industry Mentor/guide will be provided throughout internship

Take the first step toward a bright future in renewable energy! Apply today and be part of India’s green energy revolution!