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Course on Distributed Generation Regulation in Europe

Online 300-hour course on distributed generation regulation in Europe. 6 modules covering Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (promotion of renewable energy), Directive (EU) 2019/944 (common rules for the internal market) and EUR-Lex. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the European regulatory architecture applicable to distributed generation.

02

Apply the connection requirements of the RfG code and the EN 50549 standard.

03

Compare remuneration schemes and incentives across different Member States.

04

Analyse the structure of network tolls and charges.

05

Identify regulatory trends in self-consumption and communities.

06

Assess the impact of regulation on renewable deployment.

07

Prepare a comparative regulatory analysis report.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Energy regulation analyst wishing to specialise in Distributed Generation Regulation in Europe.
  • Energy policy consultant wishing to specialise in Distributed Generation Regulation in Europe.
  • Regulatory affairs technician wishing to specialise in Distributed Generation Regulation in Europe.
  • Legal and technical energy adviser wishing to specialise in Distributed Generation Regulation in Europe.
  • International business development manager wishing to specialise in Distributed Generation Regulation in Europe.
  • Regulatory body technician wishing to specialise in Distributed Generation Regulation in Europe.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join regulatory bodies.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (promotion of renewable energy)
  • Directive (EU) 2019/944 (common rules for the internal market)
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (grid connection requirements for generators, RfG)
  • Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/943 (internal electricity market)
  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1747 (electricity market design)
  • EN 50549-1 (low-voltage generators)
  • Regulation (EU) 2022/2577 (accelerating renewable deployment)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Clean Energy Package
  2. 1.2Fit for 55 package
  3. 1.3REPowerEU plan and energy security
  4. 1.4Renewable Energy Directive
  5. 1.5Internal market directive
  6. 1.6Electricity market regulation
  7. 1.7European Commission, ACER and CEER
  8. 1.8Role of national regulators
  9. 1.9National transposition processes
  10. 1.10Case study: national transposition of RED III
  1. 2.1RfG network code
  2. 2.2Type A, B, C and D modules
  3. 2.3EN 50549 standard
  4. 2.4Frequency and voltage requirements
  5. 2.5Interface protection
  6. 2.6Equipment certification
  7. 2.7National implementation of RfG
  8. 2.8Access capacity
  9. 2.9Connection procedures
  10. 2.10Practice: classification of generator modules under RfG
  1. 3.1Regulated feed-in tariffs
  2. 3.2Feed-in premiums
  3. 3.3Contracts for difference
  4. 3.4Net metering and net billing
  5. 3.5Design of renewable auctions
  6. 3.6Surplus compensation
  7. 3.7State aid
  8. 3.8Guarantees of origin
  9. 3.9Energy and generation taxation
  10. 3.10Workshop: comparison of schemes in three countries
  1. 4.1Access tariffs
  2. 4.2Network tolls and charges
  3. 4.3Capacity component
  4. 4.4Location signals
  5. 4.5Distributor regulation
  6. 4.6Network development plans
  7. 4.7Unbundling
  8. 4.8Data neutrality
  9. 4.9Flexibility and the distributor
  10. 4.10Case study: CNMC network charging methodology
  1. 5.1Germany and the EEG
  2. 5.2Italy and self-consumption configurations
  3. 5.3France and collective self-consumption
  4. 5.4The Netherlands and congestion
  5. 5.5Portugal and UPACs
  6. 5.6Permit acceleration
  7. 5.7Renewables acceleration areas
  8. 5.8Active consumer rights
  9. 5.9Future regulatory challenges
  10. 5.10Laboratory: comparative analysis using Eurostat data
  1. 6.1Research question
  2. 6.2Selection of countries to compare
  3. 6.3Comparative regulatory framework
  4. 6.4Technical connection requirements
  5. 6.5Economic support schemes
  6. 6.6Deployment indicators
  7. 6.7Reasoned regulatory recommendations
  8. 6.8Conclusions of the comparative analysis
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is EUR-Lex, Python (pandas), Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for comparative analysis of national regulation, classification of installations under the RfG code, and assessment of support schemes. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible delivery(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Research question

Explain the European regulatory architecture applicable to distributed generation.

Selection of countries to compare

Apply the connection requirements of the RfG code and the EN 50549 standard.

Comparative regulatory framework

Compare remuneration schemes and incentives across different Member States.

Technical connection requirements

Analyse the structure of network tolls and charges.

Economic support schemes

Identify regulatory trends in self-consumption and communities.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Energy regulation analystEnergy policy consultantRegulatory affairs technicianLegal and technical energy adviserInternational business development managerRegulatory body technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.

The programme uses EUR-Lex, Python (pandas), Microsoft Power BI and Tableau. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An in-house SEIUM diploma once you pass the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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