Solar Project IRR vs Equity IRR: Why the Results Differ
Understand project and equity IRR with cash-flow boundaries, leverage, taxes and simple model checks for solar investments.
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Solar project financial models are sensitive to assumptions. This hub explains how common metrics are calculated, why project-level and equity-level returns differ and which financing inputs need explicit disclosure. Material here is educational, not financial advice or a guarantee of project performance.
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- Keep project cash flow separate from equity cash flow.
- Distinguish IRR from simple payback and annual yield.
- Stress-test cash generation and debt covenants.