Understanding renewable obligation certificates (ROCS)
Getting to grips with renewable energy certificates will help you decide which route to market is best
for you.
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There are two types of renewable energy certificate
Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs)
ROCs are useful to suppliers who are incentivised to support the growth of renewable generation.
The number of ROCs you receive for each MWh of electricity you produce depends on the technology (wind, solar PV, anaerobic digestion, etc.) of your generation asset and when it was built. This is called ROC banding and helps promote newer technologies which receive more support with multiple ROCs per MWh.
Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs)
REGOs show electricity has been generated from renewable sources. Electricity suppliers use REGOs to show customers the renewable content of electricity they’ve supplied each year. You’ll receive one REGO per MWh of electricity you generate and you sell REGOs in a bundle with the electricity you sell.
Register your generation asset with Ofgem and provide meter readings.
ROC pricing options
Processing fee
A two stage ROC payment that gives you a better long-term return.
Percentage share
Gives you a better long-term return, and less cash flow certainty.
Bundle your ROCs with the power you are selling in one Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), or sell the certificates separately in a stand-alone contract by entering into a ROC Trading Master Agreement (RTMA).
Understanding ROCs and REGOs: The past, present, and future
Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) and Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) play a key role in supporting the growth of sustainable energy.
Explore our blog to get insights into:
- How ROCs and REGOs work
- Key market changes that are shaping pricing and demand
- What the future holds for these certificates
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