Renewable Energy Policy, Planning & Regulation

Course Overview

This course empowers policymakers and regulators to plan, promote, and manage renewable energy growth through enabling policies, legal frameworks, and effective stakeholder coordination. It includes solar, wind, hydro, and clean energy integration strategies, aligned with climate goals and financing models.

Based on IRENA, World Bank RE Toolkit, and AfDB Renewable Energy Frameworks.

Key Course Objectives

✅ Build national renewable energy strategies
✅ Improve regulatory frameworks and private sector participation
✅ Manage auctions, tariffs, and incentive models
✅ Ensure integration with existing grid and utility systems
✅ Balance sustainability, access, and affordability

Who Should Attend

• Energy policy and regulation directors
• Renewable energy programme leaders
• National planning authorities and regulators
• Climate and sustainability teams in government

Detailed Course Content (2 Weeks)

Week 1: Renewable Energy Policy & Strategy
Day 1: Overview of RE Technologies & Market Trends
Day 2: Policy Design for Investment & Climate Targets
Day 3: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for RE
Day 4: Power Market Design, Tariffs & Feed-in Mechanisms
Day 5: Grid Integration and System Planning

Week 2: Delivery and Market Engagement
Day 6: Auctions, Incentives & Private Sector Engagement
Day 7: Public Finance & Donor Co-Funding for RE Projects
Day 8: UK Site Visit – Solar/Wind Project or Regulatory Body
Day 9: Institutional Reform & Capacity Strengthening
Day 10: Final Planning Workshop & Stakeholder Mapping