The growth of renewable energy worldwide depends on strong policies and legal frameworks that create a favorable environment for investment, innovation, and sustainable deployment. Governments, regulators, and industry stakeholders rely on effective policy tools, regulatory mechanisms, and legal instruments to accelerate the energy transition while ensuring equity, security, and environmental responsibility. This training course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the policy and legal dimensions shaping renewable energy, from global agreements and national strategies to contractual models and compliance requirements.

The course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to analyze, design, and implement policies that foster renewable energy adoption, address market barriers, and encourage private sector participation. Participants will explore global trends, best practices, and case studies to understand how legal and policy measures can drive investment, enhance energy access, and promote sustainability. By combining theory with practical applications, the program prepares professionals to shape effective legal and policy frameworks that support the transition to a low-carbon energy future.

Duration
10 Days

Target Audience

• Energy policymakers and regulators
• Legal practitioners in the energy sector
• Renewable energy developers and investors
• Government officials in energy ministries
• International development professionals
• Utility company executives
• Financial institutions supporting energy projects
• Environmental and sustainability experts
• Academic and research professionals
• Non-governmental organization representatives

Course Objectives

• Understand the role of policy in advancing renewable energy
• Explore global legal frameworks and international agreements
• Analyze national renewable energy strategies and regulations
• Identify challenges in renewable energy governance
• Evaluate policy instruments and market-based mechanisms
• Gain knowledge of legal contracts and compliance issues
• Understand investment and financing frameworks in policy design
• Examine best practices from global renewable energy leaders
• Strengthen skills in drafting and reviewing energy policies
• Develop strategies for inclusive and sustainable energy governance

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Renewable Energy Policy and Law

• Importance of policies in renewable energy transition
• Overview of international legal instruments
• Key principles of renewable energy law
• Role of institutions in policy formulation
• Global drivers of renewable energy legislation

Module 2: Global Renewable Energy Frameworks

• International agreements on climate and energy
• Role of UN, IRENA, and other organizations
• Paris Agreement and renewable energy targets
• Regional cooperation frameworks
• Case studies of international commitments

Module 3: National Policy and Legal Strategies

• National renewable energy action plans
• Policy instruments for renewable promotion
• Renewable portfolio standards
• Feed-in tariff policies and net metering
• Role of energy ministries and agencies

Module 4: Regulatory Mechanisms for Renewable Energy

• Energy market regulations
• Licensing and permitting processes
• Grid access and connection rules
• Role of independent regulatory bodies
• Tariff-setting methodologies

Module 5: Legal Aspects of Power Purchase Agreements

• Contract structures in renewable projects
• Risk allocation in PPAs
• Regulatory compliance issues
• Dispute resolution mechanisms
• International arbitration in energy contracts

Module 6: Investment and Financing Frameworks

• Legal frameworks for renewable investment
• Incentives for private sector participation
• Green bonds and climate finance
• Public-private partnerships
• Taxation and fiscal policies

Module 7: Environmental and Social Legal Considerations

• Environmental impact assessments
• Land acquisition and use laws
• Community engagement frameworks
• Indigenous rights in energy projects
• Social safeguards and inclusivity

Module 8: Policy Tools and Market Mechanisms

• Renewable energy auctions
• Subsidy schemes and incentives
• Renewable certificates and carbon trading
• Net metering and prosumer policies
• Energy efficiency regulations

Module 9: Legal and Policy Challenges in Renewable Energy

• Barriers to policy implementation
• Legal uncertainties and conflicts
• Policy instability and investor risks
• Market distortions and subsidies for fossil fuels
• Governance and institutional challenges

Module 10: Energy Access and Justice in Policy Design

• Universal energy access goals
• Policies for rural electrification
• Gender and inclusivity in energy policy
• Legal frameworks supporting just transition
• Addressing inequalities in energy distribution

Module 11: Comparative Case Studies in Renewable Policy

• EU renewable energy directives
• S. renewable energy policy evolution
• China’s renewable energy legal framework
• African policy innovations
• Emerging markets’ renewable strategies

Module 12: Dispute Resolution and Compliance

• Legal remedies in renewable projects
• Enforcement of energy regulations
• Role of courts and tribunals
• Alternative dispute resolution approaches
• International compliance frameworks

Module 13: Role of Technology in Policy and Regulation

• Legal frameworks for smart grids
• Digitalization of energy markets
• Data governance in renewable systems
• Cybersecurity in energy regulations
• Policy support for emerging technologies

Module 14: Climate Change and Renewable Energy Law

• Legal frameworks addressing climate change
• Integration of NDCs into national policies
• Carbon neutrality targets
• Climate litigation and renewable energy
• International climate financing mechanisms

Module 15: Future Trends in Renewable Energy Governance

• Evolving policy instruments
• Legal frameworks for hydrogen energy
• Offshore wind and marine energy policies
• Decentralized energy governance
• Future directions in renewable legislation

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.