

Intensive Course on Regulatory & Policy Framework in the Power Sector


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.
Comprehensive Curriculum On Energy, Policy & Regulation

A foundation course on how India’s electricity sector works: evolution, the Electricity Act 2003, key institutions, tariff setting, and real case studies with classroom simulations.
- 1. Electricity Act 2003 explained with practical context
- 2. Clear map of central/state institutions and their roles
- 3. Tariff setting principles for generation, transmission, distribution

A comprehensive course on India’s power markets, covering transaction modes, bidding frameworks, trading mechanisms, market coupling, and and regulations of CERC and SERCs.
- 1. Fundamentals of power market operations and transaction modes
- 2. Deep dive into competitive bidding and contract structures
- 3. Complete understanding of market coupling and price discovery

A comprehensive course on Open Access regulations, Green Energy Open Access, captive power provisions, and pricing mechanisms for commercial and industrial consumers.
- 1. Clear understanding of Open Access and Green Energy Open Access regulations
- 2. Captive generation rules, compliance requirements, and Supreme Court rulings
- 3. Pricing mechanisms including CSS, AS, wheeling, banking, and network charges

The course explains how the Indian electricity grid functions. Topics include transmission fundamentals and renewable energy (RE) forecasting and scheduling across 96 time blocks.
- 1. Fundamentals of the Electricity Grid
- 2. Transmission pricing including SCED & MBED
- 3. RE scheduling (96 blocks) with DSM

Comprehensive training on RE tariff setting, competitive bidding, RPO obligations, REC trading, PAT scheme, ESCerts, and financial instruments for renewable energy markets.
- 1. Learn RE tariff setting (FIT, preferential, green tariff)
- 2. Understand competitive bidding and banking
- 3. Master RPO obligations, REC & ESCerts tradin

Course on Inter-State and Intra-State Deviation Settlement Mechanisms (DSM), ABT framework, DSM charges, and India’s proposed transition from 15-minute to 5-minute scheduling.
- 1. Understand Inter-State & Intra-State DSM regulations
- 2. Master ABT framework & DSM-linked frequency discipline
- 3. Learn deviation accounting & settlement processes
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Detailed session on General Network Access (GNA) regulations, open access mechanisms, licensing frameworks, and pricing methodologies used in the Indian power sector.
- 1. Deep understanding of GNA regulatory framework (CERC/SERC)
- 2. Expertise in licensing requirements for transmission, distribution, and trading
- 3. Practical knowledge of pricing mechanisms: MTOA, STOA, Postage Stamp, PoC

Comprehensive course on distribution system planning, quality power supply, DISCOM portfolio management, and government-supported schemes for distributed renewable energy (DRE).
- 1. Deep understanding of power quality standards & distribution system performance
- 2. DISCOM portfolio management, revenue collection & AT&C loss reduction
- 3. Strong grasp of government schemes: PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar, net/gross metering

Analysis of renewable energy integration challenges, grid stability concerns, scheduling mechanisms, and transmission planning for large-scale RE deployment.
- 1. Understanding India’s RE vision, Green Energy Corridor & grid integration roadmap
- 2. Scheduling in 96-time blocks
- 3. RE forecasting, Ramping Up & Down, Energy Storage & Grid Stability

In-depth exploration of energy storage systems, including BESS, pumped storage hydropower, regulatory frameworks, techno-economic considerations, and practical.
- 1. Comprehensive understanding of BESS importance, scope & legal status
- 2. Knowledge of hydropower, pumped storage, and national storage policy initiatives

Detailed session on resource adequacy planning, regulatory frameworks, stakeholder coordination, and compliance mechanisms.
- 1. Deep understanding of resource adequacy concepts and regulatory frameworks
- 2. Knowledge of capacity markets, penalties, and adequacy compliance mechanisms
Faculty Members
Meet Our Guiding Force

Dr Pramod Deo
Former Chairman, CERC

Dr Pramod Deo
Former Chairman, CERC

Mr. V.P. Raja
Former Chairman, MERC

Dr. Upendra N. Behera
Former Chairman, OERC

Mr. P.K Agarwal
Former Director & CISO, POSOCO

Mr. Ashok Kumar Rajput
Former Member (Power Systems), CEA

Ms. Anjuli Chandra,
Ombudsman, Electricity, Punjab

Mr. B.B Mehta
Director(SLDC), OPTCL

Mr. Balawant Joshi
Founding Director & MD, Idam Infrastructure Advisory Pvt. Ltd

Mr. Ajit Pandit
Founding Director & CEO, Idam Infrastructure Advisory Pvt. Ltd

Mr. Anshuman Swain
Senior Manager, Lantau Group

IRPRI Campus
The IRPRI 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
Belagavi Airport
Hubbali, Kolhapur & Goa Airport
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