FINPLAN is a financial simulation tool developed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to support the assessment of electricity sector investments. The tool is designed to evaluate power generation projects' financial performance and viability. Modelling revenues, costs, financing structures, and key financial indicators over time helps decision-makers understand whether a project is financially sustainable. The tool is often used with other energy planning models to provide a more comprehensive picture of energy investments.
FINPLAN is a financial analysis tool that evaluates the viability and performance of power generation projects. It simulates financial statements, assesses risks, and determines whether a project is financially sustainable over its lifetime.
FINPLAN focuses on the financial dimension of electricity sector investments. It analyses capital and operational costs, funding structures, loan terms, tariffs, and revenue streams, producing outputs such as cash flow statements, shareholders’ returns, and key financial ratios.
FINPLAN is intended for energy planners, utilities, government agencies, investors, and development partners who evaluate, finance, or support power sector projects and policies.
FINPLAN helps determine whether a power project is financially viable by generating detailed outputs such as cash flow statements, income statements, shareholders’ returns like net present value and internal rate of return, and key financial ratios like debt-equity ratio and debt-service coverage ratio. It allows users to compare investment and financing scenarios, assess financial risks, and support funding and policy development decision-making.
You can start using FINPLAN by downloading the free user interface through this survey and reviewing the user manual. Training materials, including lectures, quizzes, and hands-on exercises, are also accessible through the Open Learn Collection.
