Understanding Guarantees of Origin

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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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