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Intensive Course on Regulatory & Policy Framework in the Power Sector

3 day Residential course conducted by IPPAI 29th to 31th October 2025
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ABOUT RPRI

Powering Knowledge,
Policy & Progress

The IPPAI Regulatory and Policy Research Institute (RPRI) is dedicated to advancing knowledge, capacity building, and leadership in India's evolving power and energy sector through research, training, and collaboration.

Our Mission:
To strengthen India's power sector by enhancing regulatory expertise, promoting policy awareness, and building skilled professionals through knowledge sharing, training, and industry collaboration.
Our Vision:
To be a leading center of excellence in regulatory, policy, and power market development, empowering stakeholders to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and energy security for India's future.
OUR Course

Comprehensive Curriculum On Energy, Policy & Regulation

101 - Introduction to the Indian Power Sector
101 - Introduction to the Indian Power Sector

About the Course

Comprehensive foundation course covering the evolution of India's electricity sector, legal framework, and regulatory institutions.

  • 1. Understanding the evolution of electricity sector and Electricity Act 2003 framework
  • 2. Knowledge of institutional structure, tariff setting principles, and regulatory processes in Indian power sector
102 - Evolution of the Power Market
102 - Evolution of the Power Market

About the Course

Comprehensive course on power market operations, transaction modes, bidding mechanisms, and market coupling in India's evolving electricity sector.

  • 1. Understanding of power market operations and transaction modes including bilateral exchange
  • 2. Knowledge of bidding mechanisms, contract types, and market coupling with analysis of CERC/SERC orders
103 - Open Access and its Mechanism
103 - Open Access and its Mechanism

About the Course

Comprehensive course on Open Access regulations, Green Energy Open Access, captive power plants, and pricing mechanisms for commercial & industrial consumers.

  • 1. Understanding of Open Access and Green Energy Open Access regulations (CERC & SERCs)
  • 2. Knowledge of captive generation provisions, pricing mechanisms, and cross-subsidy charge implications
104 - Functioning of Electricity Grid & Renewable Energy Scheduling
104 - Functioning of Electricity Grid & Renewable Energy Scheduling

About the Course

Technical deep-dive into electricity grid functioning, transmission & distribution systems, system operations, and renewable energy scheduling mechanisms.

  • 1. Understanding of grid functioning, transmission/distribution principles, and regional frequency management
  • 2. Expertise in system operations (SCED, MBED, SCUC) and renewable energy scheduling with forecasting challenges
201 - Renewable Energy: Tariff, Bidding, RPOs
201 - Renewable Energy: Tariff, Bidding, RPOs

About the Course

Comprehensive course on renewable energy tariff determination, bidding mechanisms, RPO implementation, and REC/ESCerts trading.

  • 1. Understanding of RE tariff determination, preferential/feed-in tariffs, and green tariff policies
  • 2. Knowledge of RPO implementation, REC obligations, PAT scheme, and trading mechanisms for RECs and ESCerts
202 - Deviation Settlement Mechanisms
202 - Deviation Settlement Mechanisms

About the Course

Advanced course on Inter-State and Intra-State Deviation Settlement Mechanisms (DSM), ABT impact, and transition to 5-minute time blocks.

  • 1. Understanding of Inter-State and Intra-State DSM with ABT framework and impact analysis
  • 2. Knowledge of 15-minute to 5-minute time-block transition roadmap, implications, and scheduling constraints
203 - GNA and Open Access Mechanism
203 - GNA and Open Access Mechanism

About the Course

Advanced course on General Network Access (GNA) regulations, implementation, licensing frameworks, and pricing mechanisms for transmission access.

  • 1. Expert knowledge of GNA mechanism, regulations, and stakeholder-wise impact analysis
  • 2. Understanding of licensing frameworks and evolution of pricing mechanisms (MTOA, STOA, PoC)
204 - Distribution System Planning
204 - Distribution System Planning

About the Course

Comprehensive course on distribution system planning, quality power supply, DISCOM portfolio management, and government schemes for distributed renewable energy.

  • 1. Understanding of quality power supply, DISCOM portfolio management, and revenue collection issues
  • 2. Knowledge of government DRE schemes (PM KUSUM, PM SURYA GHAR) and their impact on DISCOMs
301 - Renewable Energy: Issues in Grid Integration
301 - Renewable Energy: Issues in Grid Integration

About the Course

Comprehensive analysis of renewable energy integration challenges, grid stability issues, and scheduling mechanisms for RE sources.

  • 1. Understanding of India's RE vision and Green Energy Corridor with grid integration technical challenges
  • 2. Knowledge of scheduling mechanisms across 96-time blocks and expertise in managing renewable variability
302 - Integration of Energy Storage System
302 - Integration of Energy Storage System

About the Course

In-depth exploration of energy storage systems integration, focusing on BESS, pumped storage, and regulatory frameworks for grid-scale storage.

  • 1. Comprehensive understanding of BESS importance and scope with legal framework knowledge
  • 2. Expertise in hydropower and pumped storage systems with practical ESS application use cases
303 - Resource Adequacy
303 - Resource Adequacy

About the Course

Advanced course on resource adequacy planning, regulations, and compliance mechanisms ensuring reliable electricity supply across India.

  • 1. Deep understanding of resource adequacy concept and regulatory frameworks (CERC & SERCs)
  • 2. Knowledge of capacity markets and coordination mechanisms with compliance and penalty frameworks

Faculty Members

Meet Our Guiding Force

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Mr. V.P. Raja

Former Chairman, MERC

Campus students
OUR CAMPUS

RPRI Campus

The RPRI facility is situated at Shoonya Farm Retreat in Belgundi, Belgaum, Karnataka, 591108. Direct flights are available to the Belagavi Airport a mere 30 minutes from Shoonya, from the following cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Tirupati, Nagpur, Surat, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur.

Campus Facilities:

  • • Boating
  • • Bird Watching
  • • Nature Trails/Treks
  • • Paintball and Sports
  • • Meditation
  • • Outdoor Adventures
  • • Picnics
  • • Swimming Pool
  • • Yoga
  • • Expressive Art Workshops
  • • Cycling

What our Alumni say

Hear from professionals who have transformed their careers through our intensive courses and training programs in the power sector.

Assistant Director
- Assistant Director
Central Electricity Authority
“The course helped provide a detailed overview of various key concepts of the Indian Power sector, such as Resource Adequacy, Open Access and GNA Mechanisms.”
Assistant Engineer
- Assistant Engineer
KSEBL
“Good opportunity to interact with various power experts from across the country. Refreshing course”.
Exec Engineer
- Exec Engineer
MSPGCL
“Benefitted from the interaction with legends of the regulatory field. Gained a broader knowledge of the Regulation and Policy arena and current power industry approach.”
OUR GALLERY

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Unique confluences of stalwarts from government, industry and civil society engaging and deliberating for a brighter future.

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Corporate meeting discussion
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Professional networking event
Corporate training session
Conference auditorium presentation
Executive meeting with documents
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