The ERRA hybrid course “Regulation of Flexibility in the Power grid” aims to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the different sources of flexibility in the power system, market trends, flexibility services, barriers to flexibility and related regulatory solutions. Participants will learn how regulation can support flexibility in the power system, and how the regulatory and legal framework can be setup for this purpose. The course covers both transmission and distribution flexibility issues, barriers and solutions, and explains the importance of flexibility in operating the power system. The course is designed to ensure the active engagement of the students via individual project work relevant for their professional activities, and class interaction with the other students.
This course is eligible for 10 CER credits. More information on the Certified Energy Regulator (CER).
Course Agenda
- Role of flexibility in the power system
- Technology and market trends for flexibility, costs and responsiveness comparison
- Drivers of flexibility demand at distribution and transmission level
- Energy storage market trends and business models
- Market design and direct regulation barriers
- Barriers from ancillary services and support mechanisms for renewables
- Barriers from tariffs and grid rules
- Barriers from tariffs and grid charges
- Metering and grid rules charges
- Market design solutions (flexibility and balancing markets)
- Capacity market design solutions
- End-user tariffs
- Flexibility procurement platforms (distribution) and transmission-distribution coordination
- New sources of flexibility (EVs, smart homes, smart charging) – regulatory angles
Regulation of Flexibility in the Power Grid is the second part of a series of 3 individual training modules designed specifically for professionals to assist energy regulators and professionals active in the transforming energy sector.
The first module Regulation of Renewable Energy Sources was held on Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2024, in Prague, Czech Republic and the remaining third module will cover Regulation in Energy Transition. Each module is a stand-alone training that can be attended separately.
For detailed agenda of the Regulation of Flexibility in the Power Grid training please contact the ERRA Secretariat.
Course Faculty Team
Jacques Warichet
Course Instructor
Course Director's Invitation
I would like to invite all interested parties to the course on Regulation of Flexibility in the Power Grid provided by ERRA. The course is critical for all those professionals working in the power sector, and wider energy sector, in order to learn how to structure and implement effective regulation that can enable flexibility in all of its forms in the power system.
During the course of three days, we will first learn in what form flexibility can be delivered and what are its drivers and uses within the power system. All of these aspects will be explored at both the transmission and distribution grid level. We will then explore the regulatory barriers that are in place to the creation and delivery of flexibility across the power system and finally define the regulatory solutions to such barriers.
Participants of the course will therefore gain a complete set of knowledge and skills to design and implement effective regulation to enable flexibility in the power system. Such knowledge and skills will include the ability to identify possible regulatory hurdles and solutions, as well as how to design regulations for flexibility across different parts of the power system. This comprehensive approach makes the course both unique and effective for all participants.
Registration
Early-Bird Rates
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Standard Rates
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Travelling to Hungary
Visa
Please verify the visa requirements of Hungary by contacting the Hungarian Embassy in your country. The list of diplomatic missions is available here: https://konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu/en/embassies#hungarian-embassies-abroad. The list of countries whose citizens do not require visas to enter Hungary can be found at https://konzuliszolgalat.kormany.hu/visa-waiver-agreements.
List of third countries, where a Schengen state issues visas on behalf of Hungary is available on this page: https://konzinfo.mfa.gov.hu/en/list-third-countries-where-schengen-state-issues-visas-behalf-hungary
In case you need an entry visa, please immediately contact the ERRA Secretariat! To prepare a visa invitation letter for you, please send us your passport copy and indicate the Embassy where you are applying for the visa.
Venue
ERRA Premises
44/B Logodi Street, 1012 Budapest, Hungary
Hybrid Format
The program is available to classroom and remote participants parallel. Thus, if you cannot travel to Budapest for any reason, you do not need to miss this unique technical learning opportunity, you can sign up for online participation.