Thomas Bergenthuin, CFA

Capital Raising, Refinancing, Financial Modelling, Transaction Support and Lender Readiness in the renewable energy ecosystem. www.greenyieldcapital.co.za

-Lead financial modelling, structuring, and funding strategy for the South African portfolio (50–200MW wind, solar PV, and BESS). -Coordinate DFIs, local banks, and advisors to develop financing terms and investment cases. -Support budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio reporting, aligning project economics with investor requirements.

Founded a renewable energy platform advising on the commercial development of utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. Oversaw all commercial aspects from Greenfield through Financial Close, positioning the company as a trusted partner for developers, IPPs, and investors. End-to-end project origination and growth strategy development encompassing stakeholder engagement, structuring, and contract negotiation. Focused on securing PPAs, advancing projects from Greenfield to Financial Close, and building strategic partnerships that expand renewable energy portfolios and deliver sustainable assets. • Structured contracts with EPCs, legal advisors, and offtakers. • Built sophisticated financial models to assess options and support external fundraising assessments. • Analysed commercial structuring and development strategies for developers and IPPs. • Expanded the project pipeline and regional footprint via strategic partnerships and market entry analyses. • Industry thought leadership was featured in national media, including recognition as the founder of a renewable energy platform, The Bees. • Seconded full-time to EQ Mzansi as Senior Financial Manager (fixed term), leading financial modelling, structuring, and funding strategy for their renewable energy portfolio.

Led origination, bidding, and business development for utility-scale solar PV and hybrid EPC projects across REIPPPP and private offtake markets. •Spearheaded bidding of EPC projects exceeding USD 1 billion in REIPPPP Round 5. •Directed RMIPPPP submissions for 460MWp of hybrid solar projects, incorporating bespoke hybrid modelling solutions. •Designed and implemented a proprietary hybrid sizing tool later adopted as a standard across the organisation. •Negotiated complex EPC and PPA structures with clients, lenders, and project partners. •Accelerated private-sector adoption of renewable integration by demonstrating clear cost and reliability advantages. •Directed bids for EPC solar/hybrid projects >USD 1bn

Structured and executed complex project finance transactions for renewable energy projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, managing due diligence, commercial negotiations, and lender/DFI engagement through to Financial Close. •Secured USD 300M+ financing for four utility-scale solar PV projects. •Developed and standardised the group-wide financial model, now used for all valuations and bid submissions. •Obtained debt and equity term sheets for both greenfield and brownfield developments. •Drove commercial negotiations with equity partners, DFIs, and lenders to successful close. •Advised cross-functional development and technical teams with investment strategy and financial modelling insights.

Led financial modelling and funding strategy for large-scale solar, wind, and coal projects across Africa. •Negotiated capital structures with private equity investors for multi-billion rand energy assets. •Built and deployed full-scope financial models to support bids and investment cases. •Assessed feasibility and investment returns for baseload and renewable energy projects.

•Managed a team of three direct reports, providing leadership, performance oversight, and skills development. •Collaborated with senior client stakeholders to identify key operational challenges and co-develop practical, value-driven solutions. •Designed and implemented improved processes, systems, and production planning frameworks to enhance efficiency and reliability. •Built robust economic valuation models to assess alternative strategies, test scenarios, and support evidence-based decision-making. •Identified and quantified US$50M in potential value creation by recommending the adoption of a new mining technology at a platinum operation.

Delivered impact on mega-scale infrastructure and strategy across South Africa, Peru, Chile and the USA. - Led the strategic planning, valuation, and investment analysis of multi-billion-dollar mining and renewable energy projects (up to USD 3.5bn) across South Africa, Chile, Peru, and the USA. -Applied advanced financial modelling, scenario analysis, and Monte Carlo risk simulations to support robust investment decision-making from concept through feasibility and final approval. -Developed project valuation frameworks adopted as corporate standards, enabling consistent and transparent capital allocation. -Presented investment cases and secured executive approval by aligning project economics with corporate strategy and shareholder value objectives. -Ensured projects were structured for long-term commercial viability, competitive positioning, and risk mitigation in volatile market environments. -Directed the feasibility, design, and evaluation of three chrome recovery plants valued at USD 40M across multiple mining operations. This included the coordination of internal teams and three external EPCM contractors, ensuring technical quality, cost control, and timely delivery.

Delivered strategic advisory in mining, finance, and agriculture, achieving USD 30M in anticipated annual savings for a mining client through performance management redesign.

-Graduated with top of class average over 4 years -Head-hunted by McKinsey during second year of studies