Project Description

“Financing and funding management” consulting module

Capital determines the speed and feasibility of infrastructure projects. Heating networks and energy grids are investments lasting decades – without viable financing models and a targeted funding strategy, many projects get stuck. The EXAVY Knowledge Network combines financing know-how, funding expertise and market access – to turn project ideas into real infrastructure. What needs to be developed in a structured process?

  • Analysis of capital requirements and refinancing, determination of requirements according to CAPEX/OPEX, life cycle and project structure

  • Identification of suitable funding programs – BEW, EFRE, KfW, state programs – combinable with equity/debt financing

  • Assessment of capital structure & eligibility – funding ratios, eligibility, equity requirements, accumulation

  • Evaluation of the integration of alternative financing models – public participation, contracting, sale & leaseback, infrastructure funds

  • a standardized data structure that enables integrated evaluation, planning and simulation

  • Requirements for financing documents and applications – business plan, investor presentation, funding application, co-investor dossiers

Scope of the module

Exavy structures viable financing solutions and funding models for network infrastructure projects, catalogs potential sources of capital, creates financing strategies, outlines investment models and provides an overview of the funding acquisition process – from selection to proof of use.

  • Capital structure, equity and co-investor strategy

    • Principles of the capital structure in infrastructure projects
    • Structuring of participation models (cooperative, SPV, citizen participation)
    • Principles for co-investors and strategic partners (utilities, funds)
    • Principles for investor-ready business cases with LCOH, cash flow, CAPEX/OPEX

  • Access to debt financing & financial partner loyalty

    • Structuring of bank loans, syndicated financing or leasing models
    • Principles of bankable project documents
    • Principles of rating, due diligence and investor relations

  • Alternative models & liquidity options

    • Principles of contracting & PPA models with heat consumers or service providers
    • Principles of sale & leaseback models for infrastructure components
    • Possibilities of crowdinvesting and citizen loans for acceptance and strengthening equity capital

  • Funding analysis & funding strategy

    • Identification of suitable programs (e.g. BEW modules 1-3, ERDF, KfW, federal states)
    • Eligibility check and cumulation
    • Timing and content requirements for the application

Promise of results: Capital structure with leverage effect

  • Principles of sustainable financing structures, according to project size, ownership structure and expansion path

  • Principles of the Interaction of equity, debt and grants

  • Basic structure of a financing plan for funding bodies, investors and committees

  • Opportunities to maximize the funding share through optimal program selection and application