97
South African production facilities with I-RECs issued by The Green Certificate Company.
5.5
GW
Total registered generation capacity eligible for I-REC issuance.
Solar
Primary energy source across registered I-REC production facilities.
13
TWh
I-RECs issued to registered generation facilities.
19
%
Certificates cancelled to claim renewable electricity consumption.
0.96
%
South Africa's share of total certificates issued across the global I-REC market.
The South African I-REC Market in Numbers
Data Source: Tracking Standard
(Updated Monthly -
March 2026
)
Why do companies procure South Africa I-RECs?
South African I-RECs enable credible renewable electricity claims within South Africa for compliance purposes. These I-RECs are used to:
Report market-based Scope 2 emissions
Possible or mandatory under reporting standards like GHG Protocol, CDP, RE100, SBTI, and more.
Satisfy investor ESG mandates
Meet institutional investor requirements and sustainability fund eligibility criteria to qualify for funding at better terms.
Meet customer demand for sustainability
Back defensible renewable electricity claims with registry-verified, audit-ready cancellations.
Fund renewable generation
Channel capital to renewable energy producers through certificate revenue streams, making further construction more economically viable.
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South Africa has 92 I-REC facilities producing 12.7 TWh across an unusually diverse technology mix, including nuclear alongside solar and wind. For corporate buyers with South African operations navigating a complex policy environment, Soldera matches your specific technology and compliance requirements to the right supply without adding procurement overhead.
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South Africa's I-REC market includes solar, wind, and nuclear - real technology choice that matters for compliance. Soldera lets you specify your technology preference and automates South African procurement with transparent pricing and documentation covering GHG Protocol, RE100, and ESRS.
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