15 Topics
5 Days
75 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for;
- Energy Sector Engineers
- Data Scientists and Analysts
- Oil and Gas Professionals
- Renewable Energy Managers
- Asset and Infrastructure Inspectors
- Utility Grid Operators
- Project Managers
- Health and Safety Officers
- Technology Strategists
- Research and Development Teams
Session Objectives
- Identifying Drivers and Barriers
- Analyzing Energy Technologies
- Financial Modeling
- Navigating Carbon Markets
- Evaluating Policy Impacts
- Strategizing a Just Transition
About the Course
This course provides a deep dive into the economic drivers, financial mechanisms, and policy choices shaping the global shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy systems. It focuses on the quantitative tools needed to evaluate energy transition pathways, covering topics like technology cost forecasting, carbon pricing mechanisms, and the economic impact of decarbonization across various sectors. Participants will learn how to build and analyze financial models for both established and emerging technologies, such as green hydrogen and carbon capture, while also examining how regulatory uncertainty and market design fundamentally influence investment decisions. This training is essential for professionals tasked with making strategic, long-term financial and policy decisions in the evolving energy landscape.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 75 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The economics of resource extraction
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Workshop 1.2:
Understanding energy demand and supply
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Workshop 1.3:
Market structures in the energy sector
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Workshop 1.4:
The concept of energy elasticity
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Workshop 1.5:
Externalities and market failures in energy
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Workshop 2.1:
The role of energy in economic growth
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Workshop 2.2:
Analyzing the impact of energy shocks on the economy
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Workshop 2.3:
Global and national energy transition scenarios
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Workshop 2.4:
Measuring the economic benefits of decarbonization
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Workshop 2.5:
The link between energy transition and industrial policy
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Workshop 3.1:
Principles of energy policy design
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Workshop 3.2:
The role of government in energy markets
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Workshop 3.3:
Regulatory frameworks for power grids
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Workshop 3.4:
Policy tools to incentivize clean energy
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Workshop 3.5:
Market-based versus command-and-control regulation
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Workshop 4.1:
The economic rationale for carbon pricing
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Workshop 4.2:
Carbon taxes vs. Emissions Trading Systems (ETS)
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Workshop 4.3:
Designing and implementing an effective carbon market
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Workshop 4.4:
The role of offsets and carbon credits
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Workshop 4.5:
International cooperation and carbon border adjustments
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Workshop 5.1:
Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) analysis
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Workshop 5.2:
Economics of wind, solar, and geothermal power
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Workshop 5.3:
Managing the intermittency of renewables
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Workshop 5.4:
The economics of distributed generation
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Workshop 5.5:
The impact of subsidies and tax incentives
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Workshop 6.1:
The "negawatt" as an energy resource
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Workshop 6.2:
Economic models of consumer behavior
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Workshop 6.3:
Designing policies to promote energy efficiency
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Workshop 6.4:
The economics of smart grids and smart meters
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Workshop 6.5:
Cost-benefit analysis of energy efficiency projects
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Workshop 7.1:
Project finance models for renewable energy
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Workshop 7.2:
The role of green bonds and sustainable finance
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Workshop 7.3:
Managing investment risk in clean energy projects
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Workshop 7.4:
Public and private capital mobilization
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Workshop 7.5:
The cost of capital and its impact on projects
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Workshop 8.1:
The economic value of energy storage
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Workshop 8.2:
Cost analysis of different storage technologies
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Workshop 8.3:
Business models for grid-scale storage
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Workshop 8.4:
The role of storage in grid stability and resilience
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Workshop 8.5:
Policy and regulatory support for energy storage
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Workshop 9.1:
The economics of R&D in energy
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Workshop 9.2:
The learning curve effect in new technologies
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Workshop 9.3:
The role of AI and digitalization
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Workshop 9.4:
Analyzing the economic impact of smart grids
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Workshop 9.5:
Innovation policy for a low-carbon future
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Workshop 10.1:
The economic implications for fossil fuel-dependent regions
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Workshop 10.2:
Designing policies for a "just transition"
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Workshop 10.3:
The impact on employment and labor markets
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Workshop 10.4:
Addressing energy poverty and access
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Workshop 10.5:
Stakeholder engagement and community benefits
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Workshop 11.1:
The economics of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
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Workshop 11.2:
Policy for low-carbon transportation
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Workshop 11.3:
The economic challenges of industrial decarbonization
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Workshop 11.4:
Carbon capture and storage economics
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Workshop 11.5:
The role of hydrogen and other new fuels
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Workshop 12.1:
Hands-on lab session with a financial modeling software
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Workshop 12.2:
Building a simple pro-forma model for a solar farm
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Workshop 12.3:
Running sensitivity analyses and risk assessments
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Workshop 12.4:
Valuation techniques (NPV, IRR) for energy projects
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Workshop 12.5:
Case studies in successful and unsuccessful project financing
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Workshop 13.1:
Global climate agreements (e.g., Paris Agreement)
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Workshop 13.2:
The role of international financial institutions
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Workshop 13.3:
Cross-border electricity trade and its economics
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Workshop 13.4:
Energy security in a transitioning world
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Workshop 13.5:
Geopolitics of renewable energy resources
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Workshop 14.1:
Identifying financial, market, and regulatory risks
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Workshop 14.2:
Strategies for risk mitigation and hedging
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Workshop 14.3:
The role of insurance and financial instruments
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Workshop 14.4:
Analyzing political and social risks
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Workshop 14.5:
Building resilience into a portfolio of assets
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Workshop 15.1:
The rise of prosumers and decentralized markets
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Workshop 15.2:
The economic implications of blockchain and tokenization
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Workshop 15.3:
The future of fossil fuel demand and prices
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Workshop 15.4:
Emerging business models in the energy sector
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Workshop 15.5:
Long-term strategic planning for a net-zero world
