Unlocking Asset Value:
I-RECs, RECs & Carbon Credits.
Transforming your renewable energy production from a pure cost-saving measure into a verified, revenue-generating environmental asset.
Most renewable assets are under-monetized.
A renewable energy installation reduces your electricity bill. That is the base case. The Earthist unlocks the second layer — renewable energy attributes and emission reduction credits that can be sold, reported, or traded. This is financial additionality: real revenue and ESG value above and beyond the operational savings.
- I-REC revenue — per MWh of verified renewable generation
- Carbon credit value — per tonne of CO₂ avoided
- ESG disclosure value — for CDP, GRI, BRSR, and supply chain compliance
Three attribute types. One integrated strategy.
The Earthist structures renewable energy attributes across three certificate types — matching the right instrument to the asset size, market access, and ESG reporting objective.
I-RECs
International Renewable Energy Certificates
I-RECs are the global benchmark for renewable energy attribute tracking. One I-REC represents one megawatt-hour (MWh) of verified renewable generation — tradable to international buyers seeking documented proof of renewable energy consumption.
Accepted by European and multinational buyers. Satisfies CDP, GHG Protocol Scope 2, RE100, and Science-Based Targets requirements.
National RECs
Renewable Energy Certificates — India
India’s REC mechanism, governed by MNRE and managed through NLDC, creates a domestic tradable certificate supporting RPO (Renewable Purchase Obligation) compliance for obligated entities — and voluntary procurement for ESG-motivated buyers.
Listed on IEX and PXIL. Solar and Non-Solar tracks. Supports both RPO compliance and voluntary sustainability reporting.
Carbon Credits
Verified Carbon Units
For higher-capacity renewable installations (typically above 15 MW), verified emission reduction methodology enables registration under CDM, VERRA (VCS), or Gold Standard. Each credit represents one tonne of CO₂ avoided — with full methodology, additionality proof, and independent verification.
Applicable standards: CDM, VCS (VERRA), Gold Standard. Suitable for high-capacity solar, wind, and hydro projects.
Data integrity from generation to certificate.
I-REC issuance depends on tamper-evident production data. The Earthist partners with Qalcurate — a sensor-data aggregation platform providing real-time generation monitoring, automatic meter reading (AMR), and audit-ready logs that form the evidentiary backbone for I-REC issuance and carbon credit registration.
- Real-time generation monitoring via IoT sensors
- Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) integration
- Tamper-evident generation logs for I-REC issuance
- Carbon credit registry submission data-ready
Bhagat Textile Engineering.
Surat, Gujarat.
- Industry
- Technical textiles & fabric manufacturing
- Asset
- On-site renewable energy installation
- Service
- I-REC Issuance & Monetization
- Market Driver
- European textile supply chain export compliance
The Challenge
Bhagat Textile Engineering’s European buyers required documented proof of renewable energy use across their supply chains — driven by the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Scope 3 disclosure expectations. Energy cost savings alone were not enough; the company needed internationally recognized certificates to demonstrate clean production credentials to overseas buyers.
The Earthist Approach
The Earthist assessed Bhagat’s on-site renewable installation for I-REC eligibility, integrated Qalcurate sensor monitoring to generate tamper-evident generation logs, and managed the full I-REC issuance process — from registry registration to certificate delivery. The resulting I-RECs were structured for direct supply to European buyers as verified renewable energy proof documentation.
Outcome
Bhagat Textile Engineering received internationally recognized I-RECs covering verified renewable generation — enabling ESG compliance for European export buyers and providing an additional revenue stream from their existing installation. The engagement created a repeatable annual I-REC issuance cycle with no capital expenditure requirement on the client.
Monetize your renewable energy generation.
Whether you have an existing rooftop solar installation or are planning a new renewable project, The Earthist can assess your I-REC eligibility, structure the attribute pathway, and manage end-to-end issuance — generating revenue and ESG disclosure value from assets you already own.
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