In this course you will learn the variety of points regarding Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) as follows:
Introduction to Renewable Energy Certificates
Conceptual framework for REC mechanism as per CERC Regulations
RPO trajectory notified by Ministry of Power
CERC orders on floor and forbearance price
Salient features of the REC mechanism
REC mechanism
Summary of floor and forbearance Price of Non-solar REC
Summary of floor and forbearance Price of Solar REC
Salient features of the REC mechanism
Generation of Renewable Energy
Separating Attributes
Certification
Trading and Transactions
Environmental Benefits
Double Counting Prevention
Regulatory Compliance
How renewable energy certificates are made
Renewable Energy Generation
Environmental Attributes Separation
Creation of RECs
Tracking and Registry
Trading and Transactions
Use and Retirement
Format of Making Renewable Energy Certificate
Certificate Header
Issuer Information
Generator Information
Environmental Attributes
Generation Details
Certification Information
REC Ownership and Transfer
Use and Retirement
Registry Information
Terms and Conditions
Signature and Seal
Appendix or Attachments
Renewable Energy Certificate issuing authority in United States
Renewable Energy Certificate issuing authority in European Union
Renewable Energy Certificate issuing authority in Australia
Renewable Energy Certificate issuing authority in Canada
Renewable Energy Certificate issuing authority in India
Roles and responsibilities of these regulatory authorities
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)
State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs)
Salient Features of the REC Framework
denomination of each REC issued
What would be the sources of revenue under REC mechanism?
Who is eligible for REC?
A REGS/CGP will be eligible for issuance of Certificates
Advance Accreditation
Advance Registration
How long a REC would be valid?
Which RE technologies are eligible for REC?
What are the options available for RE generators to sell renewable energy generated?
What is the procedure for getting REC?
Who could buy REC? Can REC be used to fulfil Renewable Purchase Obligation?
Where RECs would be traded?
What would be the price of one REC?
What are the Fees and Charges for Accreditation, Registration, Issuance and Redemption?
What happens if Renewable Purchase Obligation is not met by the Obligated Entities?
What is the date from which an RE Generator becomes eligible for issuance of RECs?
Within how many days of generation, an eligible entity may apply for issuance of RECs?
Registration from 20 States in India
Renewable purchase obligation
Key points about Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO)
How renewable purchase obligation works