I would like to invite all interested parties to the course on Regulation of Renewable Energy Sources provided by ERRA. The course is critical for all those professionals working in the renewable energy sector, and wider energy sector, in order to learn how to structure and implement effective regulations to foster renewable energy in support of the wider energy transition across their markets or countries of operation. The course therefore prepares all professionals working on energy transition topics to be more effective in their activities.

During the course of three days, we will first learn the rationale for support mechanisms for renewable energy, when to deploy them, and how to structure them. The topics covered will include both direct and indirect support mechanisms, as well as power grid related measures. We will then run through real-life examples on the effectiveness of such support mechanisms with case studies, and understand what revenue streams are already available in the power market for renewables, and how regulation can be deployed to overcome some of the hurdles to such revenue streams. Finally, we will gain a wider understanding of regulatory measures that indirectly support renewables in the area of power grid flexibility, as well as power market design.

Participants in the course will therefore gain a complete set of knowledge and skills to design and implement effective regulation for renewable energy sources, fit for the market at hand. Such knowledge and skills will include the ability to identify possible regulatory hurdles and solutions, as well as how to design regulation for renewable energy sources across different parts of the power value chain, from production to market functioning to power grids. This comprehensive approach makes the course both unique and effective for all participants.

Mr. Cristiano Francese, Course Director, Independent Expert Instructor and Manager