Information Package / Course Catalogue
Energy Legislation
Course Code: AET293
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 1
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the legal structure of the energy market and the duties and powers of regulatory bodies; to enable students to analyze legal processes related to energy production, transmission, distribution, and consumption; and to develop the competence to interpret current regulations in the energy sector.

Course Content

This course covers the following topics: the legal and institutional structure of the Turkish energy market, the Electricity Market Law No. 6446 and related secondary legislation, licensed and unlicensed electricity production processes, legal regulations regarding renewable energy sources (YEKDEM mechanism), permit, license and connection processes in production facilities, EIA applications and environmental legislation, energy efficiency regulations, and technical and legal obligations related to the electricity transmission and distribution system.

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Learning Outcomes
1.This explains the legal and institutional structure of the Turkish energy market.
2.It interprets the fundamental laws and regulations relating to the electricity market.
3.It analyzes the application and permit procedures for licensed and unlicensed production processes.
4.It evaluates the Renewable Energy Support Mechanism (YEKDEM) and incentive mechanisms in renewable energy investments.
5.They take care to follow current legislative changes in the energy sector and to act in accordance with the law in their professional practices.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Document: Law No. 6446 on the Electricity Market and related regulations; Law on the Use of Renewable Energy Sources for Electricity Generation.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to energy law and energy legislation, basic concepts (energy market, licensing, EPDK, etc.)
Week 2 - Theoretical
The structure of the energy market and regulatory institutions in Turkey (EPDK, TEİAŞ, TEDAŞ, etc.)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Electricity Market Law No. 6446
Week 4 - Theoretical
Comparison of Licensed and Unlicensed Production Processes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Renewable energy legislation and practices.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Renewable energy support mechanisms (YEKDEM, etc.)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Solar Power Plant Installation Process and Regulatory Applications
Week 8 - Theoretical
Operation, Supervision and Responsibilities in Energy Facilities
Week 9 - Theoretical
Energy license application processes
Week 10 - Theoretical
Inspection, license revocation, and sanctions in renewable energy projects.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Renewable energy trading (electricity market, green certificates, bilateral agreements)
Week 12 - Theoretical
International renewable energy legislation (EU Green Deal, Paris Agreement, etc.)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Legal processes in renewable energy investments (solar and wind power projects)
Week 14 - Theoretical
An evaluation of renewable energy policies and current developments in Turkey.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment110111
Quiz110111
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026