The 22.5 MW hydropower project reduces greenhouse gas emissions by using a renewable energy source to displace fossil fuels on India’s electricity grid.
Description of Project
This 22.5 MW small hydropower project reflects ongoing efforts to provide low-carbon power in India. The project uses the run-off from a large hydropower project to generate electricity for the local power grid, displacing fossil fuel-fired generators.
Project Type
Renewable Energy
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Project location
Karnataka, India
Project proponent
Sandur Power Company, Ltd
Credit type
Voluntary Carbon Standard VERs
Total emission reductions
127,000 tonnes CO2e between 2005 and 2007
Additionality Test
Established using the CDM Additionality Tool. The project is not the least-cost option for local power generation; coal would be the more economical choice for power buyers in the absence of carbon finance. Furthermore, the project is not common practice - the developer is one of the few local independent power producers that together supply just 2% of the electricity in the regional grid.
Social and environmental considerations
This renewable energy project contributes to sustainable development by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, compared to a business-as-usual scenario. In addition, the project reduces other pollutants resulting from the power generation industry in India and creates local employment opportunities during construction and operation.
Current status of project
Completed
Commencement of project operation
May 2005
Vintages
2005-2007
