Domestic RECs that keep you compliant and ahead of the market

We help corporates to procure, trade, and manage Indian RECs to meet renewable purchase obligations and voluntary clean energy targets.

End to end domestic REC consultancy - right from accreditation, registration, issuance, and trading

We handle market access, compliance tracking, and procurement timing across every domestic REC trade

IEX and bilateral access

We trade domestic RECs through the Indian Energy Exchange and bilateral agreements, giving you access to both listed and off-market supply.

RPO compliance built in

We track your RPO targets and execute trades that keep you compliant ahead of deadlines.

Voluntary and compliance buyers served

Obligated entities need RPO compliance. Corporates want renewable energy claims. We trade for both

Same delivery standard across instruments

The unconditional delivery record we have built across carbon credits and IRECs applies to every domestic REC trade.

End to end domestic REC consultancy

From accreditation and registration to issuance and trading, we manage each step so your renewable generation earns its full value in the domestic market.

DOMESTIC RECs · INDIAN MARKET

Indian RECs: the practical route to compliance and voluntary clean-energy targets

Each REC represents 1 MWh of renewable generation, traded separately from the electricity itself. Corporates use them to meet obligations or voluntary targets without building plants.

What you can buy

Solar RECs · Non-solar RECs

Both categories are traded, so you can match the type your obligation or target requires.

Where it trades

Power exchanges such as IEX · OTC deals for bulk buyers

Exchange auctions for price discovery; OTC deals for larger, negotiated volumes.

Who it suits

Distribution companies · Large corporates · Captive power users

Anyone with a renewable obligation or a voluntary clean-energy goal.

WHAT WE HANDLE

Find buyers and sellers

Match your volume and price needs with active counterparties.

Place bids in REC auctions

Bid on exchange auctions with a plan set in advance.

Bank and document

Banking agreements and compliance documentation in order.

Plan RPO and RCO

Know which obligation applies and how many RECs you need.

Compliant or voluntary, we plan the right mix of physical power and RECs.
Start REC trading

DOMESTIC RECs · RPO AND RCO

RPO vs RCO: two obligations, one compliance plan

India is moving from procurement-based obligations towards consumption-based ones. We map which applies to you and plan the right mix of physical power and RECs.

Aspect
Governing law
Targets set by
Applies to
Focus
Role of RECs
Non-compliance
RPO · Renewable Purchase Obligation
Electricity Act, 2003, through State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) regulations
State regulators, state by state
Obligated entities such as distribution companies, open access and captive users, as defined by each state
Procurement: buying renewable power or certificates
Widely used to meet shortfalls
Consequences set by state regulators
RCO · Renewable Consumption Obligation
Energy Conservation Act, 2001, as amended in 2022
Central Government (Ministry of Power); BEE operationalises and monitors
“Designated consumers” notified by the Centre, including distribution licensees, open access and captive users, and listed industrial sectors
Consumption: actually using renewable (non-fossil) energy
Permitted route to cover shortfalls, alongside a buyout mechanism
Penalty provisions under the Energy Conservation Act
Rules are still evolving. Targets, applicability and the role of RECs under RCO are being updated, so confirm current notifications with the regulator or counsel before relying on this summary.
HOW WE PLAN IT
Map your obligation

RPO, RCO or voluntary

Size the gap

Physical power vs RECs

Procure

Exchange or OTC

Bank and document

Evidence for compliance

Last-minute RPO procurement at premium prices

Entities that wait until deadline face inflated prices. We plan purchases strategically, so you buy at the right time.

No strategy behind REC purchases

Buying RECs without market context costs money. We provide pricing intelligence and timing advisory so every purchase is informed.

Compliance tracking that falls behind

RPO targets shift with regulatory updates. We track changes and adjust your plan before a gap becomes a penalty.

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Support accreditation and registration set-up

We handle all the onboarding process, so your facility or entity is ready to participate in the domestic REC market.

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Assess RPO obligation or generation eligibility

We assess your starting position. For buyers, that means your RPO targets. For generators, your facility's eligibility to issue and sell RECs.

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Plan a compliance or monetization strategy

We build a year-round sales plan based on market conditions, IEX session timing, and your compliance goals.

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Execute transactions on the exchange

RECs procured or sold through IEX-listed sessions or bilateral agreements, with transparent pricing on every transaction.

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Maintain compliance records and reporting

Full documentation of certificates traded, with ongoing tracking of your RPO position against current regulatory requirements.

RPO gap analysis

A clear picture of your current RPO position, the gap, and what needs to be procured.

Procurement strategy

A timing and volume plan based on market conditions and your compliance deadlines.

Executed REC transactions

Certificates procured through IEX or bilateral channels, transferred to your account.

Compliance documentation

Full records of all certificates procured, ready for regulatory submission.

Ongoing RPO tracking

Continuous monitoring of your RPO position against regulatory changes and procurement progress.

Straight answers on domestic renewable energy certificates

Start with what obligated entities ask most about eligibility and trading rules, then bring us your obligations.

What is a Domestic REC?

A Domestic REC (Renewable Energy Certificate) is a certificate issued within a specific country's own regulatory framework, representing renewable electricity generation within that market.

How is a domestic REC different from an I-REC?

A domestic REC operates under a country-specific compliance/voluntary scheme, whereas I-RECs are typically used where no domestic scheme exists. The right choice depends on your market and applicable local regulation.

Who needs domestic RECs?

Entities with domestic renewable purchase obligations, or those wanting to make verified local renewable energy claims, typically need domestic RECs.

Can domestic RECs be traded?

In many markets domestic RECs can be traded or sold, subject to the rules of that specific scheme. You should verify tradability rules for your jurisdiction.

How can Infinite Solutions help with domestic REC needs?

Support can include advisory on eligibility, registration, and trading strategy, tailored to the specific domestic scheme applicable to your project.

What is a domestic REC in India?

A domestic Renewable Energy Certificate represents the environmental attributes of renewable power generated in India and can be traded on power exchanges, primarily to help obligated entities meet their Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs).

Who needs to buy domestic RECs?

Entities with Renewable Purchase Obligations, such as certain distribution companies, open-access and captive consumers, may use RECs to meet their obligations where they cannot source enough renewable power directly. Applicability is set by regulation.