REC Certification

Fuel Switch makes the process of obtaining Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) simple, affordable, and accessible for all types of energy generators and energy users. We handle the full process from project registration to issuance, transfer, and redemption so you can focus on your business while proving your clean energy claims with confidence.

Independent Power Producers (IPP's)

We enable IPPs to seamlessly certify their renewable energy production and issue RECs at scale. Fuel Switch ensures your RECs are correctly attributed to your off-takers in an efficient, transparent, and cost-effective way.

What you get: Fast, smooth REC registration, accurate attribution to corporate off-takers, low-cost issuance and management, a scalable solution for portfolios of any size

Real Estate

We help property owners, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), landlords, and developers certify renewable energy generation across buildings and precincts.

Why it matters: Strengthen ESG reporting, offer tenants verifiable clean energy claims, support green building ratings (EDGE, LEED, Green Star), increase asset value through credible sustainability performance.

Small Businesses

We make the carbon economy accessible for everyone. Any business, no matter the size, can offset its Scope 1 and 2 emissions using RECs without paying high annual platform or registry fees.

Benefits for small businesses: Simple onboarding, affordable REC purchases, verified, auditable emissions reductions, strong sustainability claims without corporate-level costs

How the process works

Fuel Switch guides you through the complete REC lifecycle:

  1. Project Registration: We help you register eligible renewable energy installations with the appropriate REC registry.
  2. REC Issuance: Verified clean energy production is converted into RECs, one certificate for every MWh generated.
  3. Trading & Transfer: RECs can be traded on our platform or transferred directly to your off- takers or tenants.
  4. Redemption & Offset: Once redeemed (retired), RECs are permanently linked to your emission reductions or renewable energy claims.

Fuel Switch ensures every step is accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

A REC is a digital certificate representing one MWh of renewable electricity. When retired, it creates a blockchain-recorded entry that cannot be used by any other party. RECs are the internationally recognised instrument for substantiating renewable energy claims in ESG reporting and green building certifications.

zaRECs is South Africa's national REC registry. I-REC is a global standard accepted in over 50 countries. Fuel Switch Exchange integrates with both, allowing producers and buyers to issue and retire certificates under either standard.

Buy RECs on the Fuel Switch Exchange at app.fuelswitch.io. The platform connects buyers directly with renewable energy producers, with no brokers or high registry fees. Each REC is blockchain-verified and issued through zaRECs or I-REC.

Yes. Fuel Switch Exchange is designed for businesses of all sizes. South African RECs trade at approximately R30 per REC (1 MWh), making small-scale purchases practical for most businesses.

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