The course prepares participants on the regulation necessary to foster renewable energy as one of the key pillars of the energy transition. It provides an introduction on renewable energy economics and policy across key geographies including Europe, the US and Australia. The course then covers in-depth all the regulatory measures required to support renewable energy from feed-in tariffs to contract-for-difference (CfD) schemes, as well as their different interpretations. It also covers the mechanisms for CfD auctions, and the overall process of awarding CfDs to different renewable energy technologies, risks and mitigation measures in their implementation. It concludes with the latest developments in revenue schemes for renewable energy sources, focusing on power purchase agreements (PPAs), Guarantees of Origin (GO) and power sector flexibility, and the regulatory measures that support their implementation.
This course is eligible for 5 CER credits. More information on the Certified Energy Regulator (CER) Programme.
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.
For more details or any questions, please contact the ERRA Secretariat.
Meet the Course Director
Ardian
Berisha
Course Director
Managing Partner, Optima Energy Consulting
Ardian Berisha is a regulatory reform specialist and utility tariff expert with more than 18 years of experience in energy and water sector reform and regulation. Ardian supports regulators improve the stability and predictability of their legal and regulatory frameworks for enhanced infrastructure investments through bankable projects and private sector participation.
Ardian has worked with donor organizations, IFIs and private clients in more than 60 energy projects in Europe, Middle East, Southern Africa and Eurasia. Ardian spends part of his time advising the Energy Regulators Regional Association and their member regulators to support strengthening and improving regulatory practice among a geographically diverse member base. He has extensive experience in tariff-setting, as a policy developer, implementer and modeler of tariffs. His work experience includes Eswatini, Moldova, Mozambique, Zambia, Georgia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kosovo, Hungary, Cyprus, Albania, North Macedonia, Italy, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Greece, Ukraine, Thailand, Mongolia, Nigeria and the Philippines.
Ardian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with Mathematical Emphasis from University of Wisconsin – Madison (US) and a Master of Science degree in Economics for Business Analysis (Applied Econometrics) from Staffordshire University (UK).
Pre-booking
As the training course has limited number of seats, participants are encouraged to register early. A pre-booking phase is currently open to allow interested participants to reserve their place in the two-day training course.
All pre-bookings will be reviewed, and participation will be confirmed after February 12, 2027, subject to reaching the minimum number of participants required to hold the training. Participants with pre-booking will receive a confirmation message with further details.
We invite you to register your interest at this stage to ensure your place in this ERRA training course.
Category
- ERRA Full Members
- ERRA Associate Members
- Non-ERRA Members
Early-Bird Rates
- 1479 EUR + 27% VAT
- 1709 EUR + 27% VAT
- 1929 EUR + 27% VAT
Regular Rates
- 1649 EUR + 27% VAT
- 1899 EUR + 27% VAT
- 2139 EUR + 27% VAT
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.
Student Testimonials
The course has offered valuable tools and strategies that will be instrumental in addressing the challenges of renewable energy integration and I appreciate the opportunity to learn from the experts and engage with peers from around the world. Course Participant from the Azerbaijan Energy Regulatory Agency (AERA)
A very well-designed course that provides a great overview of the different types of RES incentives, as well as the pathways for RES implementation for grid development. Instructors delivered as much information as possible in such a short time. Course Participant from the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO), Czech Republic
overall rating of the course