At a glance
The main purpose of this solar project is to generate renewable electricity in a sustainable way using solar panels. This will result in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) that are measurable and provide long-term benefits to the mitigation of global warming. One objective of the project is to enhance the dissemination of clean solar energy in the region. Next to that, the project aims to contribute to climate change mitigation efforts and to social, economic and environmental development in the region. The project is located in the State of Gujurat, in the western part of India. The project activity is expected to supply 15,768 MWh of net electricity annually.
CO₂ benefits
As a renewable source of power, solar energy plays a significant role in mitigating climate change by lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The solar power project contributes to diversification of the national energy supply, which is dominated by conventional fuel based generating units such as fossil fuels, thus reducing CO2 emissions. Furthermore, the project utilizes solar energy for generating electricity, not emitting any greenhouse gasses and additionally replacing power plants in the NEWNE grid of India, contributing to the reduction in specific emission. In total, 14,852 metric tonnes CO2 will be reduced per year.
Biodiversity benefits
Greenhouse gas emissions are one of the main drivers for climate change and hence jointly responsible for biodiversity loss greatly increasing the risk of species extinction. Furthermore, through the conservation of fossil fuels by replacing them using solar energy, the subsequent degradation of other resources will be prevented. Therefore, they ultimately play a critical role in the protection of humans, wildlife and ecosystems. Next to that, as the solar project doesn’t produce end products in the form of waste (e.g. water effluent), the overall pollution caused by conventional power generation will be reduced. Moreover, only reliable and proven technology that is locally available will be used to ensure the implementation of safe technology that causes no harm to the environment.
Socio-economic benefits
The project contributes to social well-being by generating job opportunities during the initial stage of the project development as well as during the operation of the project activity, hence increasing the income of local people. Next to that, besides bringing additional investment to the area, the project improves overall quality of life for local people through the development of a road network and enhanced communication facilities in remote areas. Moreover, by providing clean energy locally, pollutions generated from fossil fuel fired power plants will be displaced. The entire power generated will be connected to NEWNE grid of India and therefore contribute to the sustainable development of the region.
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Project verification
Clean Development Mechanism - Certified Emission Reduction
This project is CDM CER verified. The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is operationale since 2006 and is part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The CDM offers the public and private sector in high-income nations the opportunity to purchase carbon credits from offset projects in low or middle-income nations, stimulating sustainable development, local economies, and emission reduction.
