Cross-Border Renewable Energy Certificates

Cross-border Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) offer a mechanism to support renewable energy development and corporate decarbonisation across ASEAN. By enabling the tracking and trading of renewable energy attributes across national boundaries, cross-border RECs help increase demand for renewable energy, attract investment, and support regional power trade. They provide flexibility for companies seeking to meet sustainability and climate commitments while encouraging renewable deployment in resource-rich locations. Developing robust governance frameworks, harmonised standards, and transparent systems is essential to ensure the credibility and effectiveness of cross-border RECs in advancing ASEAN’s energy transition.