Introduction

The curriculum outline comprises 6 modules, to be delivered in hybrid format, blending online classes with experiential learning on-site. Each module is designed to impart the equivalent of 2-credit hours, comprising 30 hours of cumulative learning time. Twenty one hours (21) of real-time online classes, anchored by the WePOWER SAR 100 Regional Knowledge Hub (RKH) at Yunus Center AIT (YCA), will be hosted by the Sustainable Energy Transition (SE) department at AIT Bangkok, with international faculty participating from a variety of locations. Nine (9) hours of supervised onsite practical learning assignments will be facilitated by experts in the home-country, working closely with the YCA core team.  A one-week on-campus capstone event at AIT will conclude the program.​​​

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Course Objective

To deepen understanding of the governance, operation, and trading mechanisms of power markets in South Asia, with attention to emerging technologies, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

Learning Outcomes 

• Understand the key institutions, stakeholders, legal and regulatory frameworks governing power markets in South Asia.

• Grasp the characteristics of different power market structures (bilateral, multilateral, spot) and the roles of market operators and regulators.

• Acquire knowledge of electricity trading mechanisms, including bilateral contracts, PPAs, and spot trading, while understanding cybersecurity risks in power trading.

• Gain insights into emerging technologies in the power sector, such as decarbonization strategies, electrolysis, hydrogen, and CCUS technologies.

• Explore policies, agreements, and case studies related to cross-border power trading, market monitoring and compliance, and strategies for promoting gender equity and women's leadership in the energy sector.