The ERRA hybrid course “Introduction to 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
Introduction to 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 completed over a 9-month cycle. Each module is a stand-alone training that can be attended separately.
June 9 – 11, 2025 (3-day course) | TBD | 10 CER credits
For detailed agenda of the Introduction to Regulation of Flexibility in the Power Grid training please contact the ERRA Secretariat.
Meet the Course Director
Cristiano Francese has more than 10 years of work experience in the energy business. Throughout his career, he worked across regulatory and policy development, as well as commercial and business development activities. He worked closely in multiple functions with a variety of organisations from major corporations to governments and energy regulatory agencies. He supported their commercial development, business model evolution, project development, regulatory analysis among many other areas of their business. His career transitioned from working on natural gas to renewable energy and green gasses. Some of the key projects he contributed to testify this transition, as they include the Trans Adriatic Pipeline commercial strategy and development of commercial agreements, consulting assignments for the transformation of business models of natural gas grid operators towards green gasses, and lately the closure of renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Google in Spain, as well as previous renewable energy PPAs. His training activities reflect his energy transition expertises, covering key topics of such transition, including, among others, green hydrogen business models, policy and regulation, hydrogen projects and contract structures, business models around EVs, flexibility services for the power grid.
Registration
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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
Venue
The program will be held in Budapest, Hungary. The venue of the course and its address will be available here soon.
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.