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NPTEL

Energy Law

NPTEL via Swayam

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ABOUT THE COURSE:The Energy Law course covers the legal frameworks for energy, including key legal principles. It explores energy’s role in economic development, international trade and investments. Key topics include competition in energy markets, intellectual property, and the links between energy, human rights, and the environment. The course also focuses on energy security, nuclear law, green hydrogen and renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydro, and biofuels, providing practical insights for the green energy sector. This interdisciplinary course is designed for students, researchers, practitioners, industry professionals, and policymakers, prepares them to tackle legal challenges not just from a regulatory standpoint, but with a holistic understanding of the economic, environmental, and social dimensions that shape today’s energy landscape. As the world moves toward a sustainable future, it is valuable for everyone to have a foundational understanding of energy law and policy in order to contribute effectively to the energy transition and the fight against climate change.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students, researchers, practitioners, industry professionals and policymakersPREREQUISITES: Pursuing graduationINDUSTRY SUPPORT: Energy Law practitioners, energy sector industries and companies

Syllabus

Week 1: Legal Framework for Energy
Week 2:Fundamental Legal Concepts: Permanent Sovereignty Over Natural Resources, State Jurisdiction and International Responsibility
Week 3:Role of Energy in Economic Development and Social Transformation
Week 4:Energy and the WTO, Foreign Direct Investments in Energy
Week 5:Energy Charter Treaty and Energy Arbitrations
Week 6:Competition in Energy Markets
Week 7:Energy and Intellectual Property Rights
Week 8:Energy, Human Rights and the Environment
Week 9:Energy Security
Week 10:Nuclear Energy Law in India
Week 11:Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Hydro Power
Week 12:Biofuels, Waste to Energy Initiatives in India, Green Hydrogen, Green Buildings

Taught by

Prof. Rosmy Joan

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