Purpose

To apprise and train the regulators and policy makers in Andhra Pradesh about the international instruments like German Feed-In Tariff, Renewable Tax Credit (RTC) and Renewable Energy Obligation (REO).

Main Activities

• Investigate the barriers to a renewables based electricity supply;
• Analyse policies that influence the renewables based electricity sector including the Electricity Act 2003;
• Analyse the international instruments/policies and their underlying principles;
• Develop a policy framework for mainstreaming the renewables based electricity;
• Analyse key dimensions of ‘Renewable Portfolio Standards' taking into consideration the availability of renewable resource(s);
• Prepare a framework document and study material, including a case study on a renewable energy project;
• Organise a conference focusing on ‘Renewables and regulatory issues' covering the Indian and European experiences and key learnings;
• Organise a training / awareness workshop for regulators and policy makers.

Expected Impact

• Adoption of new policies and regulations in Andhra Pradesh that accelerate the renewable energy market;
• Replication in other Indian states and REEEP partner countries.