Electricity Economics in Changing Electricity Markets
http://www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics

“The new economics of power markets in a low-carbon world”

Date and Location:

5 – 7 August 2019, Singapore

Overview

Are you ready for the new challenges and opportunities as power markets around the world evolveæ

This is an essential core knowledge course for those involved in the business or regulation of the power industry.

It leads you through a clear, accessible and thorough examination of the economics of power generation, from power plant cost influences to end-customer prices. It contextualises this analysis with key consideration of industry drivers and trends, including increasingly liberalised and competitive markets, evolving policy support and management frameworks, the growth and integration of renewable power sources, and the restructuring of power systems towards more decentralised operations.

A highly interactive presentation style allows for plenty of QandA and time to discuss the issues from multiple stakeholder perspectives; including power plant owners, investors, policymakers and energy customers. This course is an essential primer for those seeking to navigate successful business routes through transitioning electricity systems.

Benefits of Attending

- Clear, independent and business-focused introduction
- Language designed for non-experts; particularly senior executives, policymakers and investment decision-makers
- Core knowledge building, including up-to-the-minute examples from markets around the world
- Interactive discussion of key market and economic variables
- Quantification of key issues using simple numerical calculations, real data and Excel-based tools

We will examine these key questions:

- Which variables drive the economics of electricity generationæ
- How do generation costs combine with other factors to produce end-use electricity pricesæ
- How are current technology and system trends impacting electricity costs and pricesæ
- What are policymakers doing to keep costs downæ
- Who are the key stakeholders and influencers on electricity economicsæ
- What are the value-chain impacts of market liberalisation and competitionæ
- How are solar and wind power (and other low-carbon options) changing market environmentsæ
- and many more!


Agenda Summary

Day 1: Economic and Market Fundamentals
- The Cost Structure and Returns of Electricity Generation
- Investors, Bankability and Project Financing
- Key Metrics and Clarity in Defining Electricity Costs, Prices and Value Propositions
- INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION: Electricity Market Stakeholders

Day 2: Electricity Pricing and Market Disruption
- Markets and Energy Prices
- Putting a Value on Capacity
- Electricity System Disruption
- INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION: A Full-System View of Electricity Pricing

Day 3: Competition, Innovation, Investment and the Customer
- Business Case and Project Financing Issues for New Power Infrastructure
- Selling Electricity in Competitive Environments
- A Review of Growing and Emerging Challenges (and Opportunities)
- INTERACTIVE SUMMARY and DISCUSSION: Electricity Policy in a Low-Carbon World

Who Should Attend

- Power generators, utilities and IPPs
- Investors, including commercial and development banks, venture capital and private equity
- Policymakers and policy advisors
- Transmission / Distribution system operators (grid)
- Power system vendors and EPC contractors
- Large electricity users
- Commercial services suppliers (law, insurance etc.)

Teaching Methodology

The agenda will combine presented materials with plenty of opportunity for QandA, interactive discussions, and the use of quantitative models and calculations to illustrate key learning points.

Current market examples, trends, news and data are utilised wherever helpful to illustrate the learning. It is important to note that market intelligence and examples are continuously updated and refreshed before every course, and so not always reflected in detail in the pre-published agenda.

Course Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. This Certificate will testify your endeavour and serve towards your professional advancement.

To register / enquire more details, please contact:

Vincs Kong
Infocus International Group
Tel: +65 6325 0351 | Email: vincs [at] infocusinternational [dot] com
http://www.infocusinternational.com/electricityeconomics