SYNOPSIS   

The Life Cycle Cost of Green Project virtual workshop is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical skills related to the financial assessment of green energy projects. This comprehensive course begins by introducing the various types of green energy, such as solar, wind, hydro, and biomass, along with important terms frequently used in the renewable energy industry. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the development timeline for green projects, including the planning, construction, and operational phases, as well as the common funding structures and financial arrangements used in project financing.

A key component of the workshop is the hands-on development of a simple financial model for a green energy project based on provided assumptions. This model serves as a tool for analyzing the project’s financial performance. Participants will be guided step-by-step on how to calculate and interpret important return metrics including Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), payback period, and cash flow projections. These metrics are critical in determining the overall feasibility and profitability of a green project. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to apply these financial tools to make informed decisions in planning and evaluating sustainable energy initiatives.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ir. Noor Iziddin Abdullah Haji Ghazali

The global transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy is essential to address environmental pollution, global warming, and energy insecurity. Delay in action could lead to increased mortality, severe climate impacts, and global economic instability. Scientists agree that swift implementation is vital—failing to cut at least 80% of emissions by 2030 and 100% by 2050 could raise global temperatures beyond 1.5°C, triggering sealevel rise, extreme weather, drought, and species extinction.

Energy systems cause 95% of human-made air pollution and 75% of greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, a shift to 100% clean, renewable energy—wind, water (hydro, tidal, wave, geothermal), and solar (PV, CSP, thermal)—must cover all sectors: electricity, transport, buildings, industry, agriculture, and the military. Why 100% and not 80%? Because every tonne of air pollution causes immense health andclimate costs. The goal is to prevent illness, extinction, and further damage to ecosystems. Ending our reliance on fossil fuels will reduce risks from oil spills, wars over energy, and blackouts due to centralized systems, while also lowering long-term energy costs.

This half-day course will explore the feasibility and urgency of transitioning to 100% clean, renewable energy and storage. Participants will examine whether such a shift is technically and economically possible across all sectors globally and how it can address air pollution, climate change, and energy stability simultaneously.