What are Guarantees of Origin (GoOs)?
A certificate that guarantees that the origin of electricity is based on renewable energy sources.
What are they for?
- To track and certify the electricity from renewable energy sources
- Trading instrument to incentivize the renewable energy production
- To offset carbon emissions
What do they include?
The certificates contain information on the:
- type of renewable energy
- location of the power station
- date of the generation
How do they contribute?
Overall, the use of GoOs helps to increase transparency in the energy market and promotes the growth of renewable energy.
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