Electricity Industry Fundamentals

Course Overview

What are the fundamentals of the energy industry? This energy industry fundamentals course will provide a clear understanding of the structure and workings of the Australian electricity industry and the National Electricity Market (NEM).

Our expert instructor will explain the design of the NEM and the critical issues facing the electricity industry as it undergoes the biggest transformation in its history. This will include discussions on renewable energy, energy storage, demand response, system planning, and policy.

You will also learn about the technical concepts, key data metrics, and language used within the electricity industry. For those who need to develop strong and practical expertise in the energy industry, this course provides a foundational background and training in energy industry fundamentals.

Who Should Participate

• Managers, executives, and staff at power generation companies (including renewables)

• Renewable-energy project developers and firms moving into new technologies

• Regulators, government policy/energy department personnel, and consultants working in energy markets

• Investors, banks, super-funds, and asset managers

• Major energy users (large-scale industrial or commercial consumers)

• Lawyers, advisers, and contract professionals supporting the energy industry

• Professionals from utilities (transmission/distribution) and new entrants to the electricity sector

Key Benefits

• Overview of the electricity industry fundamentals in Australia
• Key power generation and storage technologies
• Design of the National Electricity Market (NEM), including trends and challenges in the transition to clean energy
• System planning and energy policy
• Retail market design and trends
• Risk management using contracts and derivatives
• Network and ancillary services in the NEM
• Value of flexibility in the energy transition

Delivered by Marija Petkovic

Marija Petkovic is a leading expert in wholesale electricity markets and the transition to clean energy, having worked in this field for more than 12 years across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

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