Market Economist Analyst

Position: Market Economist Analyst

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has collaborated with FSR Global on advancing energy transition research, capacity building, and regulatory excellence. Our aim is to work in areas of sustainable development of power sector, which include, but not limited to, regulatory and policy-based research, innovation in clean energy technologies, development of technology roadmaps, knowledge-sharing trainings & initiatives, and capacity building in areas such as Smart Grid developments, Electric vehicles, energy storage, distributed generation, and capacity building programs. Research Associates are required who can work in the field of research and development along with TPDDL and FSR Global.

Job Characteristics:

Market Economics Analyst an economic and policy design expert driving Indias energy transition.

• Primary focus: Evaluating market structures, consumer behaviour, technology adoption pathways, and financing mechanisms to enable a low-carbon, resilient energy system.
• Key mandate: Analyse electricity and energy market design, assess behavioural and policy impacts, evaluate emerging technologies and financing models, and quantify the economic trade-offs of alternative transition strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Structure & Design

• Research and assess the effectiveness of wholesale, retail, capacity, and ancillary service markets.
• Evaluate regulatory frameworks, tariff mechanisms, and incentive structures for efficiency, equity, and investment outcomes.
• Model and simulate alternative market design scenarios, drawing insights from global best practices.

Behavioral Economics & Consumer Insights

• Analyze consumer and prosumer participation in markets (e.g., demand response, distributed generation, EV adoption).
• Design and evaluate behavioural interventions (nudges, dynamic pricing, participation incentives) to accelerate clean energy adoption.
• Integrate socio-economic factors into market models for inclusive policy design.

Technology Assessment & Economic Viability

• Evaluate emerging technologies (energy storage, hydrogen, distributed solar, digital platforms) for cost, scalability, and integration challenges.
• Quantify system-wide economic impacts of technology adoption under different policy and market scenarios.
• Support regulatory sandboxing, pilot programs, and innovation pathway assessments.

Funding & Investment Models

• Analyze financing mechanisms for new technologies and market reforms, including green bonds, blended finance, and publicprivate partnerships.
• Develop models to assess bankability and investor confidence for energy transition projects.
• Contribute to the design of market-based instruments (carbon pricing, RECs, capacity markets) to mobilize capital at scale.

Policy Engagement & Knowledge Sharing

• Co-create market design proposals and policy reforms with regulators, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Prepare economic modelling, behavioral analysis, and financing inputs for reports, briefs, and regulatory filings.
• Engage with policymakers, financing institutions, and industry partners to align research with implementation.

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD or Masters degree in Economics, Energy Economics, Public Policy, Operations Research, or a related quantitative/analytical field.
• 37 years of experience in electricity market design, behavioral analysis, or energy technology economics in research, consulting, or policy roles.
• Proficiency in market modelling platforms (e.g., GAMS, PLEXOS, or custom economic models) and scenario analysis.
• Strong quantitative skills with expertise in Python, R, STATA, or similar data/behavioral modelling tools.
• Deep understanding of electricity market economics, regulatory frameworks, and technology cost assessments.
• Ability to translate complex market and behavioral research into clear, actionable policy insights.