Core Viewpoint - The event "China Green Certificate: Smooth Sailing in China, Moving Towards the World" marks a significant step for China's green certificate system, showcasing its development and international recognition, particularly in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [1][9][10]. Group 1: Market Development - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is recognized as a key driver for economic growth and a pioneer in cultivating the green certificate market, with expanding coverage and record trading volumes [2][3]. - The cumulative trading volume of green certificates in the Greater Bay Area reached 1,329 billion kilowatt-hours, with an average growth rate of 10 times, and is projected to reach 491 billion kilowatt-hours in 2024, marking an 11-fold year-on-year increase [3]. - The region's green electricity trading achieved a remarkable start in Q1 2025, with a trading volume of 780 billion kilowatt-hours, a 16-fold increase year-on-year, accounting for 39% of the national trading volume during the same period [3]. Group 2: Energy Supply and Consumption - The development of the green certificate market is supported by a robust supply of green energy, with the installed capacity of renewable energy in the Greater Bay Area exceeding 200 million kilowatts, making it the largest power source for the Southern Power Grid [4]. - The Southern Power Grid delivers over 2,000 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity to the Greater Bay Area annually, with non-fossil energy accounting for 55% of its total energy supply [4]. - The diversity of consumption participants in the green certificate market is notable, with over 3,000 entities involved in green electricity consumption in 2024, driven by energy-saving policies and the green transformation of supply chains [6]. Group 3: International Recognition and Impact - The global recognition of China's green certificate by the RE100 initiative is a pivotal moment, allowing both Chinese enterprises and international partners to confidently adopt green certificates for renewable energy procurement [9][10]. - This recognition enhances the competitiveness of Chinese enterprises in the global market, particularly in light of international carbon trade regulations, and supports their green transformation efforts [11]. - The comprehensive acknowledgment of China's green certificate system signifies its alignment with international standards and its emerging global status [10]. Group 4: Future Directions - The green certificate market is transitioning to a new phase focused on high-quality development driven by demand, with a dual mechanism of mandatory and voluntary consumption to stimulate market vitality [12]. - Green certificates are evolving from mere proof of green electricity consumption to essential tools for corporate green transformation and carbon reduction [12]. - The successful implementation of the green certificate system in the Greater Bay Area serves as a replicable model for broader market development, contributing to global sustainable development efforts [14].

Core Viewpoint - The global green power consumption initiative RE100 has officially recognized China's renewable energy green power certificates, marking a significant milestone that is expected to have profound implications for corporate practices and market development [1][2]. Group 1: Recognition of China's Green Certificate - RE100's recognition of China's green certificate comes at a crucial time when global companies face pressure to meet sustainability goals and adapt to changing international market conditions [2]. - In 2024, RE100 member companies reported a substantial electricity consumption of 770 billion kilowatt-hours, with 59% sourced from renewable energy, highlighting the potential of China's green certificate system [2]. - The decision to recognize China's green certificate is based on a strong consensus regarding the improvement of the certificate system in China, supported by a series of recent policy developments [2]. Group 2: Impact on Corporate Practices - The recognition of China's green certificate provides companies in China with more diverse options for green power procurement, enhancing flexibility and potentially lowering costs [4]. - The simplified process for declaring green power consumption using China's green certificate is expected to attract more companies to increase their procurement efforts, thereby promoting market development [4]. - The recognition is anticipated to create new opportunities for the Chinese green certificate market, leading to more reasonable pricing and expanded market size [4]. Group 3: Internationalization and Best Practices - The internationalization of China's green certificate presents unprecedented development opportunities for Chinese export companies, encouraging them to leverage international cooperation [7]. - Companies are advised to strengthen international exchanges and learn from best practices to enhance their green power consumption levels and international competitiveness [7]. - The collaboration between the climate organization and Chinese partners aims to accelerate the large-scale implementation of the green certificate, facilitating the transition to green power consumption [8].

Core Insights - The green certificate system in China has been significantly improved over the past two years, establishing a comprehensive and efficient framework for green electricity consumption [1] - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has emerged as a key growth area for green electricity consumption, driven by policy guidance and market forces [1][2] Group 1: Green Certificate System - The green certificate is regarded as the "identity card" for renewable energy and serves as a commitment for companies to undertake social responsibility [1] - The green certificate system, implemented since 2017, has developed a full lifecycle management system including registration, issuance, trading, application, and cancellation [1] - In the first quarter of this year, the Guangzhou Power Trading Center's green certificate transactions exceeded 100 million, accounting for approximately 75% of the national total [1] Group 2: Market Performance - The cumulative green electricity trading volume in the Greater Bay Area reached 1.329 billion kilowatt-hours, with an annual growth rate of 10 times [2] - In the first quarter, the trading volume in the Greater Bay Area was 780 million kilowatt-hours, representing a year-on-year increase of 16 times and accounting for 39% of the national total [2] - Shenzhen's green electricity trading volume surged by 233% year-on-year, making up 31% of Guangdong's total green electricity trading [2] Group 3: Corporate Benefits and Pricing - Companies purchase green certificates to support green electricity consumption, enhance brand value, and improve product competitiveness [2] - The average price of green certificates in 2024 is projected to be 2.7 yuan per certificate, with fluctuations influenced by supply and demand, power source types, and regional distribution [3] - The long-term purchase agreements (PPA) for green electricity in Guangdong account for 81% of the total, indicating a diverse supply structure [3]

Core Insights - The event "China Green Certificate: Smoothly Connecting China to the World" was held in Shenzhen, where the global green power consumption initiative RE100 fully recognized China's green certificate, leading to a green certificate and green electricity trading intention of 40 billion kilowatt-hours [1][3] Group 1: Green Certificate System - China has established a comprehensive green certificate system that covers all aspects, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the process [1] - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is identified as a pioneer in cultivating the green certificate market [1] - In the first quarter of this year, the Guangzhou Power Trading Center's green certificate transactions exceeded 10 million, accounting for approximately three-quarters of the national total [1] Group 2: Energy Supply and Transition - The Southern Power Grid has become a model for green development and energy transition, with a clean energy-based power supply structure [2] - The installed capacity of renewable energy has surpassed 200 million kilowatts, making it the largest power source for the Southern Power Grid [2] - Non-fossil energy now accounts for 55% of the total electricity supplied by the Southern Power Grid [2] Group 3: International Recognition and Corporate Participation - The RE100 initiative, which includes around 430 large companies committed to using 100% renewable electricity, has unconditionally recognized China's green certificate [2] - International companies such as BMW, Apple, and BASF are among the top consumers of China's green electricity [2] - The recognition of China's green certificate by the RE100 initiative enhances confidence in green certificate consumption within China [3]

（来源：中国青年报客户端） 近日，国际绿色电力消费倡议组织（RE100）宣布无条件认可中国绿证，RE100技术标准5.0版也有 相关调整。 对此，国家能源局新能源和可再生能源司副司长潘慧敏在该局4月28日举行的新闻发布 会上回应称，这是我国绿证制度体系不断完善、各方不懈努力取得的重大成果。 "RE100是国际上倡导绿色电力消费的非政府组织，在国际绿色电力消费领域影响力非常大。"潘慧敏表 示，RE100无条件认可中国绿证，一是有力彰显了中国绿证在国际社会的权威性、认可度和影响力，将 极大提振中国绿证消费的信心；二是RE100成员企业及其供应链企业将有更大意愿和积极性采购和使用 中国绿证，对中国绿证的需求也将进一步扩大；三是中国外贸企业、在华外资企业通过采购中国绿证， 将有效增强出口绿色竞争力，提升产业链供应链"含绿量"。 潘慧敏指出，我国已经构建基本完善的绿证制度体系，绿证核发也实现了全覆盖。下一步，国家能源局 将会同有关部门，继续加强与RE100的沟通交流，推动其出台中国绿证采购相关技术指南，更好服务中 国企业购买绿证；同时加强与主要贸易伙伴开展绿证相关交流沟通，加快推动绿证国际互认；还会持续 做好绿证宣传， ...

RE100无条件认可中国绿证，是2023年以来我国绿证制度体系不断完善、各方不懈努力取得的重大成果。当前，我国已 经构建基本完善的绿证制度体系，绿证核发也实现了全覆盖。 近日，国际绿色电力消费倡议组织（RE100）宣布无条件认可中国绿证。 这意味着什么？ 国家能源局新能源和可再生能源 司副司长潘慧敏28日在国家能源局例行新闻发布会上给出解答。 "RE100是国际上倡导绿色电力消费的非政府组织，在国际绿色电力消费领域影响力非常大。"潘慧敏说。 最近RE100在官网的常见问答中明确企业使用中国绿证不需要再提供额外证明，同时在其技术标准中明确绿色电力消费必须持 有绿证。 潘慧敏表示，下一步，国家能源局将会同有关部门，继续加强与RE100的沟通交流，推动其出台中国绿证采购相关技术指南， 更好服务中国企业购买绿证；加强与主要贸易伙伴开展绿证相关交流沟通，加快推动绿证国际互认；持续做好绿证宣传，开展 形式多样的政策宣介活动，为企业购买绿证、使用绿证答疑解难，做好服务。 （ 安娜） （来源：新华财经） 相 关 阅 读 央视新闻丨培育"绿证"市场 激发绿色电力消费需求 中丹绿色电力合作项目成果发布会暨绿色电力消费研讨会在京召 ...