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    PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENT FORM

    FOR CDM PROJECT ACTIVITIES (F-CDM-PDD)

    Version 04.1

    PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENT (PDD)

    Title of the project activity 20 MW Solar Photovoltaic based PowerGeneration in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

    Version number of the PDD 01

    Completion date of the PDD 05/07/2013

    Project participant(s) Green Infra Solar Farms Limited

    Host Party(ies) India

    Sectoral scope and selected methodology(ies) Scope 1- Energy industries (renewable / non-renewable sources)

    Methodology: ACM 0002 – Consolidated baseline methodology for grid-connected

    electricity generation from renewable sources(version 13.0.0)

    Estimated amount of annual average GHG

    emission reductions

    32,898 tonnes of CO2e

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    SECTION A. Description of project activityA.1. Purpose and general description of project activity

    Green Infra Solar Farms Limited proposes to implement the project activity, a 20 MW Solar PhotovoltaicProject in the state of Rajasthan, as a CDM project. Green Infra Solar Farms Limited (GISFL) is a special

     purpose vehicle of Green Infra Limited (GIL) group. The Proposed Project shall be developed underJawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) Batch 2 Phase 1.

    Objective of the Project activity:

    The purpose of the project activity is to generate electrical energy utilizing solar energy and export thegenerated electricity to the regional grid. In absence of the project activity equivalent amount ofelectricity would have otherwise been generated by existing and new power plants connected to theemission intensive electricity grid. Thus the project activity would result in avoidance of Greenhouse gas

    emissions and contribute to mitigation of global warming.

    Salient Feature of the Project Activity:The project activity consists of a 20 MW solar power plant at Bap Village of Phalodi Tehsil, JodhpurDistrict in Rajasthan. Annual power generation from the plant is expected to be 34,331 MWh/yearaverage of the crediting period, which will avoid GHG emission reduction from emission intensive power plants connected to the NEWNE grid (Integrated Northern, Eastern, Western and North Eastern Grid) by

    32,898 tCO2e per year average of the first crediting period.

    Baseline scenario:

    The electricity generated from project activity will be supplied to NEWNE Grid. Hence the baseline isequivalent electricity generation from the operation of grid-connected power plants and by the addition ofnew generation sources in the NEWNE Grid.

    Project scenario:

    The electricity generated from the project activity (approximately 34,331 MWh annually) will displaceequivalent electricity generation in grid connected power plants. The project activity will reduce the

    anthropogenic GHG emissions (approximately 32,898 tCO2 annually) associated with the equivalentamount of electricity generation from the fossil fuel based grid connected power plants.

    Contribution of the project activity to sustainable development: 

    Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India has stipulated the following indicators forsustainable development in the interim approval guidelines for CDM projects1:

    ·  Social well being

    The CDM project activity should lead to alleviation of poverty by generating additional employment,removal of social disparities and contribution to provision of basic amenities to people leading toimprovement in quality of life of people.

    o  The project activity would generate employment in the region during construction as well asoperation of the project activity.

    o  It would lead upliftment of society by generation of employment and development of theregion.

    o  It would augment power generation in the region that would aid the local population.

    ·  Economic well-being

    The CDM project activity should bring in additional investment consistent with the needs of the

     people.

    1 http://cdmindia.nic.in/host_approval_criteria.htm 

    http://cdmindia.nic.in/host_approval_criteria.htmhttp://cdmindia.nic.in/host_approval_criteria.htm

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    o  The project activity would lead to additional business for equipment suppliers, O&Mcontractors, civil work contractors etc.

    o  It would also lead to additional investment for the development of infrastructure in theregion like roads; communication facilities etc and the same could be utilized by the local

     population.

    ·  Environmental well being

    This should include a discussion of impact of the project activity on resource sustainability andresource degradation, if any, due to proposed activity; bio-diversity friendliness; impact on humanhealth; reduction of levels of pollution in general.

    o  The proposed project activity will reduce the GHG emissions associated with the combustionof fossil fuels in grid connected power plants.

    o  The project activity utilizes solar power as the source of energy used to generate renewable power. Solar power generation does not consume any fuels or water for power generation.

    o  Solar is a clean form of energy and electrical power generation using solar does not produceany solid waste products (such as ash from combustion), emissions of carbon dioxide, SOx,

    or NOx. 

    ·  Technological well being

    The CDM project activity should lead to transfer of environmentally safe and sound technologies witha priority to the renewable sector or energy efficiency projects that are comparable to best practicesin order to assist in up-gradation of technological base.

    o  The technology of use of solar PV for electricity generation is environmentally safe andsound. The success of the project will help in replication of technology and promote thegeneration of green power in the region. Dissemination of this project will contribute totechnological growth related to the harnessing of solar energy for power generation in thestate of Rajasthan.

    A.2. Location of project activityA.2.1. Host Party(ies)India

    A.2.2. Region/State/Province etc.Rajasthan

    A.2.3. City/Town/Community etc.Bap Village, Phalodi Tehsil, Jodhpur District

    A.2.4. Physical/Geographical locationThe GISFL 20 MW solar PV plant site is approximately 187m, above mean sea level. The site is Locatedat a distance of 3km from Bap village and approximately 174km from Jodhpur city of Rajasthan. The site

    is well connected by NH15 and SH65. Jodhpur (174km) is the nearest airport and Bap (4km) is thenearest railway station.

    The Geo-coordinates:

    Latitude: 27°23'9.60"N

    Longitude: 72°19'1.20"E

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    A.3. Technologies and/or measures

    The project activity is to harness renewable solar energy through installation of solar PV farm with totalcapacity of 20 MW. The solar PV power plant will have solar PV modules, inverters, transformers andother protection system and supporting components as well.

    The various components of the plant include:1.  Solar Photovoltaic modules2.  Module Mounting Systems3.  Inverters4.  Step-up Transformers5.  Grid Connection Interface

    Photovoltaic module consists of several photovoltaic cells connected by circuits and sealed in an

    environmentally protective laminate, which forms the fundamental building blocks of the complete PV

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    generating unit. The project activity will involve thin film solar module technology. The technicalspecifications of the major equipment are presented below.

    Summary of the Solar Power plant

    Power generation capacity (MW) 20Lifetime (years) 25

    PV module specifications

    PV module Manufacturer First Solar

    Type Thin Film

    Semiconductor material Cadmium Telluride

    Module models FS385

     Number of modules 247068

    Module Peak power (Wp) 85

    Tolerance (%) ± 5%Rated voltage (V) 48.5

    Rated current (A) 1.76

    Inverter specifications

    Inverter supplier SMA-800CP

    Type 800 KW

     Number of inverters 24

    Strings per Inverters 686

    Modules per String 15

    Solar PV modules convert solar radiation directly into electricity through the Photovoltaic effect. A PV

     power plant contains many cells connected together in modules and many modules connected together instrings to produce the required DC power output. Inverters convert the DC electricity to alternatingcurrent (AC) for connection to the utility grid. Step-up transformers generally require a further step upin voltage to reach the AC grid voltage level. This is where the electricity is exported into the grid

    network The technology is clean as compared to the conventional fossil fuel based system and thusenvironmentally sustainable.

    A.4. Parties and project participants

    Party involved

    (host) indicates a host Party

    Private and/or public

    entity(ies) project participants

    (as applicable)

    Indicate if the Party involved

    wishes to be considered as

    project participant (Yes/No)

    India Green Infra Solar FarmsLimited

     No

    A.5. Public funding of project activity No public funding has been involved in this project.

    SECTION B. Application of selected approved baseline and monitoring methodologyB.1. Reference of methodology

    The project activity is a large scale project activity and belongs to the following category:Type: Type I – Renewable Energy Projects

    Category: ACM 0002 –Consolidated baseline methodology for grid-connected electricity generation fromrenewable sources

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    Version: 13.0Reference: ACM 0002 Version 13.0.0, EB 67, Valid from 11th May 2012 onwards2 

    Used tools are as follow:

    “Tool to calculate the emission factor for an electricity system (version 03.0.0)”“Tool for the demonstration and assessment of additionality”, (version 7.0.0)”

    B.2. Applicability of methodology

    The applicability of methodology ACM 0002 (Version 13.0.0) for the proposed project activity is as

    discussed below-:

    Applicability criteria of ACM 0002 Version

    13.0.0Project activity measures 

    This methodology is applicable to grid-connectedrenewable power generation project activities that(a) install a new power plant at a site where no

    renewable power plant was operated prior to theimplementation of the project activity (green field

     plant); (b) involve a capacity addition; (c) involvea retrofit of (an) existing plant(s); or (d) involve areplacement of (an) existing plant(s)

    Applicable and Fulfilled

    The CDM project activity is grid connectedrenewable power generation project activities thatinstall a new power plant at a site where no

    renewable power plant was operated prior to theimplementation of the project activity (green field

     plant). Thus, this meets the conditions as perapplicability criterion.

    The project activity is the installation, capacity

    addition, retrofit or replacement of a power

     plant/unit of one of the following types: hydro power plant/unit (either with a run-of-riverreservoir or an accumulation reservoir), wind

     power plant/unit, geothermal power plant/unit,

     solar power plant/unit, wave power plant/unit ortidal power plant/unit;

    Applicable and Fulfilled

    The CDM project activity involves installation of

    PV based solar power plant. Thus, this meets theconditions as per applicability criterion.

     In the case of capacity additions, retrofits orreplacements (except for wind, solar, wave ortidal power capacity addition projects): the

    existing plant started commercial operation

     prior to the start of a minimum historicalreference period of five years, used for thecalculation of baseline emissions and defined

    in the baseline emission section, and nocapacity expansion or retrofit of the plant has

    been undertaken between the start of thisminimum historical reference period and theimplementation of the project activity;

    Applicable and FulfilledThis criterion is not applicable since the CDM

     project activity is a Greenfield setup and does notinvolve capacity additions, retrofits or

    replacements.

    2 http://cdm.unfccc.int/methodologies/DB/UB3431UT9I5KN2MUL2FGZXZ6CV71LT 

    http://cdm.unfccc.int/methodologies/DB/UB3431UT9I5KN2MUL2FGZXZ6CV71LThttp://cdm.unfccc.int/methodologies/DB/UB3431UT9I5KN2MUL2FGZXZ6CV71LT

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     In case of hydro power plants, one of the followingconditions must apply:

    ·  The project activity is implemented in an

    existing reservoir, with no change in thevolume of reservoir; or

    ·  The project activity is implemented in anexisting reservoir, where the volume ofreservoir is increased and the power density ofthe project activity, as per definitions given inthe Project Emissions section, is greater than 4W/m2; or

    ·  The project activity results in new reservoirsand the power density of the power plant, as

     per definitions given in the Project Emissions section, is greater than 4 W/m2.

    Not ApplicableThis criterion is not applicable to the project

    activity since the project activity involves

    installation of grid connected solar PV power project and not hydro power plant

    The methodology is not applicable to the following:

    ·   Project activities that involve switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources at the site of the project activity, since in this case the

    baseline may be the continued use of fossil fuels at the site;

    ·   Biomass fired power plants;

    ·   Hydro power plants that result in newreservoirs or in the increase in existing

    reservoirs where the power density of the power plant is less than 4 W/m2

    Not ApplicableThis criterion is not applicable since the project

    activity is installation of a PV based solar power plant and does not involve-

    ·  Switching from fossil fuels to renewableenergy sources at the sites.

    ·  Biomass fired power plants

    ·  Hydro power plants.Thus, this applicability criterion is not met.

    It can be seen from the above table that the project activity meets the applicability conditions of the

    methodology ACM 0002, Version 13.0.0. Hence, the methodology is applicable to the project activity.

    B.3. Project boundary

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    As per CEA CO2 baseline database version 83, the proposed project activity is located in Rajasthan andhence, belongs to NEWNE grid.The greenhouse gases and emission sources included in or excluded from the project boundary are

    Shown in Table below:

    Overview on emission sources included in or excluded from the project boundary

    Source Gas Included? Justification / Explanation

       B  a  s  e   l   i  n  e

      s  c  e  n  a  r   i  o

    CO2 emissionsfrom electricity

    generation infossil fuel fired

     power plants thatare displaced due

    to the projectactivity.

    CO2  YesThis is the main emission source because thecombustion of fossil fuels for electricity generation

    leads to emission of CO2.

    CH4  No

    This is a minor emission source because the

    emission of CH4 from the combustion of fossil fuelsis low.

     N2O NoThis is a minor emission source because theemission of N2O from the combustion of fossil fuelsis low.

       P  r  o   j  e  c   t  s  c  e  n  a  r   i  o

    For geothermal power plants,fugitive

    emissions ofCH4 and CO2 from non-condensable

    gases containedin geothermal

    steam.

    CO2  No

    The project activity is a Solar power project and nota geothermal project. Thus these emission sources

    are not applicable to the proposed project.

    CH4  No

     N2O No

    For geothermal

     power plants,CO2 emissions

    from combustionof fossil fuels

    required tooperate thegeothermal

     power plant.

    CO2  No

    The project activity is a Solar power project and nota geothermal project. Thus these emission sources

    are not applicable to the proposed project.

    CH4  No

     N2O No

    For hydro power plants, emissions

    of CH4 from thereservoir.

    CO2  No

    The project activity is a Solar power project and not

    a hydro power project. Thus these emission sourcesare not applicable to the proposed project.

    CH4  No

     N2O No

    3 http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/planning/cdm_co2/cdm_co2.htm 

    http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/planning/cdm_co2/cdm_co2.htmhttp://www.cea.nic.in/reports/planning/cdm_co2/cdm_co2.htm

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    B.4. Establishment and description of baseline scenario

    The project activity involves grid connected renewable electricity generation. The project activity, as

    described above, involves installation of a 20 MW solar photovoltaic grid connected power plant.

    Calculation of EFgrid,CM,y

    In accordance with the “Tool to calculate the emission factor for an electricity system” Version 3.0.0,combined margin CO2 emission factor for grid connected power generation is calculated stepwise as

     below:

    The data used for the calculation of the baseline emission factor was obtained from the baselinecalculations published by the CEA, Baseline Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Power Sector – Version 8,which refers to ACM0002 as well as the “Tool to calculate the emission factor for an electricity system”.

    The relevant parts of the calculations are referenced below. The calculation of the combined margin

    factor is provided in below. A complete explanation of the assumptions employed by the CEA can beobtained from the CO2 Baseline Database for the Indian Power Sector User Guide - Version 8.0.

    In accordance with ACM0002, Version 13.0, Electricity delivered to the grid by the project activity would have otherwise been generated by theoperation of grid-connected power plants and by the addition of new generation sources, as reflected inthe combined margin (CM) calculations described in the “Tool to calculate the emission factor for anelectricity system”

    As per the “Tool to calculate the emission factor for an electricity system”, the combined marginemissions factor is calculated as per the following steps:

    Step 1: Identify the relevant electricity systemsStep 2: Choose whether to include off-grid power plants in the project electricity system (optional).Step 3: Select a method to determine the Operating Margin (OM)Step 4: Calculate the operating margin emission factor according to the selected method

    Step 5: Calculate the build margin emission factorStep 6: Calculate the combine margin (CM) emission factor

    The step-wise procedure given in the “Tool to calculate the emission factor for an electricity systems”Version 3.0.0, EB 70, Annex 22, have been applied for determination of the emission factor as detailed below

    Step 1: Identify the relevant electricity systems

    The tool requires that for the purpose of determining the electricity emission factor, a project electricitysystem is defined by the spatial extent of the power plants that are physically connected throughtransmission and distribution lines to the project activity and that can be transmitted without significanttransmission constraints. It has also been mentioned that in the case of India the DNA has published adelineation of the project electricity system and connected electricity systems, the delineations provided

    are therefore used as shown in the following table.

    NEW NE Grid Southern grid

    Northern Eastern Western North-Eastern Southern

    Chandigarh

    DelhiHaryana

    Bihar

    JharkhandOrissa

    Chhattisgarh

    GujaratDaman & Diu

    Arunachal Pradesh

    AssamManipur

    Andhra Pradesh

    KarnatakaKerala

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    Himachal Pradesh

    Jammu&KashmirPunjab

    Rajasthan

    Uttar PradeshUttarakhand

    West Bengal

    SikkimAndaman &

     Nicobar

    Dadar & Nagar

    HaveliMadhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Goa

    Meghalaya

    Mizoram Nagaland

    Tripura

    Tamil Nadu

    PondicherryLakshwadeep

    The project activity supplies electricity to the NEW NE grid through the Northern regional grid and hencethe NEW NE grid has been chosen as the relevant electric power system.

    Step 2: Choose whether to include off-grid power plants in the project electricity system (optional)

    As per the tool the project participants may choose between the following two options to calculate the

    operating margin and build margin emission factor:

    Option I: Only grid power plants are included in the calculation.Option II: Both grid power plants and off-grid power plants are included in the calculation.

    Project proponents have chosen Option I: Only grid power plants are included in the calculation.

    Step 3: Select a method to determine the Operating Margin (OM)

    As per the tool the calculation of the operating margin emission factor is based on one of the following

    methods:

    a) Simple OM b) Simple adjusted OM

    c) Dispatch data analysis OMd) Average OM

    The tool allows the use of any of the above mentioned methods to calculate the operating marginemission factor; however, in order to use the simple OM method, it must be ensured that low-cost/mustrun resources constitute less than 50% of the total grid generation in:1. Average of the five most recent years2. Based on long term averages for hydroelectricity production

    Since the low-cost/must-run resources constitute less than 50% of the total grid generation the simple OM

    method has been chosen.

    According to the tool, the emission factor can be calculated using either of the two following data

    vintages:

    ·  Ex ante option: A 3 –year generation-weighted average, based on the most recent data availableat the time of submission of the CDM-PDD to the DOE for validation, without requirement to

    monitor and recalculate the emissions factor during the crediting period, or

    ·  Ex post option: If the ex post option is chosen, the emission factor is determined for the year inwhich the project activity displaces grid electricity, requiring the emissions factor to be updatedannually during monitoring. If the data required calculating the emission factor for year  y isusually only available later than six months after the end of year  y, alternatively the emissionfactor of the previous year ( y-1) may be used. If the data is usually only available 18 months after

    the end of year y, the emission factor of the year proceeding the previous year ( y-2) may be used.The same data vintage ( y, y-1, or y-2) should be used throughout all crediting periods.

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    “Ex ante option: A 3-year generation - weighted average” has been selected for the purpose of emissionreductions calculation for this project.

    Step 4: Calculate the operating margin emission factor according to the selected method(EFgrid,OM,y)

    The operating margin emission factor is calculated as the generation-weighted average CO2 emissions per

    unit net electricity generation (tCO2/MWh) of all generating power plants serving the system, notincluding low cost/must run power plant/units. The operating margin emission factor is defined as the

    weighted-average emissions per electricity unit (tCO2/MWh) of all generating sources serving thesystem, excluding zero or low-cost/must-run power sources based on the average of the latest three yearsof data available (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11). The OM has been calculated as per the equation 1 of thetool:

    EFgrid,OMsimple,y = EGm,y x FEEL,m,y 

    EGm,y 

    Where:EFgrid,OMsimple,y: Simple operating margin CO2 emission factor in year y (tCO2/MWh)

    EGm,y : Net quantity of electricity generated and delivered to the grid by power unit m in year y(MWh)

    EFEL,m,y : CO2 emission factor of power unit m in year y (tCO2/MWh)m All power units serving the grid in year y except low-cost / must-run power unitsy: The relevant year as per the data vintage chosen in Step 3

    Determination of EFEL,m,y 

    The emission factor of each power unit m has been operational has been determined by option A1,equation 2 of the tool as follows;

    EFEl,m,y = FCi,m,y x NCVi,y x EFCO2,i,y 

    EGm,y 

    Where:

    EFEL,m,y CO2 emission factor of power unit m in year y (tCO2/MWh)FCi,m,y  Amount of fossil fuel type i consumed by power unit m in year y (Mass or

    volume unit) NCVi,y  Net calorific value (energy content) of fossil fuel type i in year y (GJ/mass or volume unit)EFCO2,i,y  CO2 emission factor of fossil fuel type i in year y (tCO2/GJ)EGm,y  Net quantity of electricity generated and delivered to the grid by power unit m in year y (MWh)

    m All power units serving the grid in year y except low-cost/must-run power unitsi All fossil fuel types combusted in power unit m in year y

    y The relevant year as per the data vintage chosen in step 3 i.e. the three most recent years forwhich data is available at the time of submission of the CDM-PDD to the DOE for validation (ex anteoption)

    As per the CO2 baseline database provided by the Central Electrcity Authority (CEA) the OM iscalculated to be 0.9723 tCO2/MWh

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    Simple operating Margin (tCO2/MWh) (incl imports)

    2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

     NEWNE 0.99 0.98 0.98

    South 0.94 0.94 0.96India 0.98 0.97 0.97

    Step 5: Calculate the build margin emission factor

    The build margin emission factor has been obtained from the CO2 Baseline database published by theCentral Electricity Authority for the year 2011-12 which is 0.9164 tCO2/MWh. It has been calculated byequation 13 of the tool.

    EF grid,BM,y = EGmy x EFEL,m,y 

    EGm,y 

    Where:EFgrid,BM,y  Build margin CO2 emission factor in year y (tCO2/MWh)

    EGm,y : Net quantity of electricity generated and delivered to the grid by power unit m in year y

    (MWh)EFEL,m,y: CO2 emission factor of power unit m in year y (tCO2/MWh)M Power units included in the build margin

    Y Most recent historical year for which power generation data is available

    Build Margin (tCO2/MWH) not adjusted to imports

    2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

    NEWNE 0.81  0.86  0.92 

    South 0.76  0.73  0.85 

    India 0.80  0.83  0.90 

    Step 7: Calculate the combined margin emissions factor

    The combined margin emissions factor is calculated as follows:

    EFgrid,CM,y = EF grid,OM,y ×Wom + EFgrid,BM,y ×WBM 

    WhereEFgrid,BM,y = Build margin CO2 emission factor for the year y (tCO2/MWh)

    EFgrid,OM,y = Operating margin CO2 emission factor for the year y (tCO2/MWh)

    WOM = Weighting of operating margin emission factors (%)

    WBM = Weighting of build margin emission factors (%)

    The tool further specifies that for solar power generation project activities: WOM = 0.75 and WBM =0.25(owing to their intermittent and non-dispatchable nature) for the first and subsequent crediting period.

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    Therefore, we can calculate the combined margin emission factor as shown in the following table:

    EFgrid,CM,y = 0.9723*.75+0.9164*0.25= 0.9583

    tCO2/MWh

    Operating Margin (average of 3 years)Build Margin

    Combined Margin

    0.97230.9164

    0.9583

    Leakage (LEy)

    As it is stated in ACM0002 version 13.0, no leakage emissions are considered.

    Emissions reduction (ERy)

    Emission reductions are calculated as follows:

    ER y = BEy – PEy 

    Where:ERy = Emission reductions in year y (t CO2e/yr)

    BEy = Baseline emissions in year y (t CO2e/yr)PEy = Project emissions in year y (t CO2/yr)

    B.5. Demonstration of Additionality

    As required by the methodology, the latest version of “Tool for the demonstration and assessment ofadditionality”, Version 7.0.0 has been used in order to demonstrate the additionality for the projectactivity. The tool defines the following steps,

    Step 0: Demonstration whether the proposed project activity is the first of its kindThe proposed project activity is not the first of its kind. Hence, this step is not applicable.

    Step 1. Identification of alternatives to the project activity consistent with current laws and

    regulations

    The realistic and credible alternatives to the project activity are defined through the following sub-steps:

    Sub-step 1a: Define alternatives to the project activity:

    The alternatives to the project activity are as follows:

    Alternative 1: The project activity not undertaken as a CDM project.

    The proposed project activity not undertaken as a CDM project activity is an available alternative and isin compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. However there exist barriers to thisalternative as detailed below in steps 2 and 3.

    Alternative 2: Continuation of the current scenario

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    This alternative relates to the proposed project activity not being implemented and where in an equivalentamount of electricity would be produced in the existing grid connected power plants and through theaddition of new generation sources in the same mix as described in the baseline scenario.

    Alternative 3: All other plausible and credible alternatives to the project activity that provide anincrease in the power generated at the site, which are technically feasible to implement.

    The proposed project activity is a solar power project involving supply of electricity to NEWNE grid.

    Hence, according to baseline methodology ACM0002 Version 13.0.0, since the project activity is theinstallation of a new grid-connected renewable power plant/unit, the baseline scenario is the following:

     Electricity delivered to the grid by the project activity would have otherwise been generated by theoperation of grid-connected power plants and by the addition of new generation sources, as reflected inthe combined margin (CM) calculations described in the “Tool to calculate the emission factor for anelectricity system”.

    Since, the methodology has prescribed the baseline scenario as given above, there is no further analysis

    required of alternative scenarios that deliver output services with comparable quality, properties andapplication areas. 

    Sub-step 1.b: Consistency with mandatory laws and regulations

    Alternatives 1 and 2 outlined above are consistent with mandatory laws and regulations. There is nomandate to set up solar power projects nor is it a legal requirement. The Indian Electricity Act of 2003

    does not restrict or empower any authority to restrict the fuel choice for power generation and there is nolegal requirement on the choice of a particular technology. There are no environmental regulations that

    restrict the implementation of solar power plants.

    Outcome of step 1- Based on the alternatives above, it can be concluded that the most conservative andappropriate baseline scenario is the continuation of the current situation wherein an equivalent amount ofelectricity would be produced in the existing grid connected power plants and through the addition of new

    generation sources in the current mix.

    Step 2. Investment analysis

    This step is to determine whether the proposed project activity is not economically or financially feasible,without the sale of CERs.

    Sub-step 2.a: Determine appropriate analysis method

    Since alternatives 1 and 2 are applicable to the project activity, Project proponent has chosen to apply benchmark analysis, which is in line with the applied methodology ACM0002. The benchmark analysis is

    as per step 2.b of the “Tool for the demonstration and assessment of additionality”. Also, a benchmarkanalysis is appropriate since the revenues associated with the project activity are from the sale of

    electricity to the grid and the sale of CERs.

    Sub-step 2.b: Apply benchmark analysis

     Identify the financial indicator, such as IRR, NPV, cost benefit ratio, or unit cost of service (e.g., levelizedcost of electricity production in $/kWh or levelized cost of delivered heat in $/GJ) most suitable for the

     project type and decision context.

    Guidance 19 of Annex 5, EB 62 states that “If the alternative to the project activity is the supply of

    electricity from a grid this is not to be considered an investment and a benchmark approach is consideredappropriate”. Since, the project activity supplies electricity to grid, hence in accordance with the

    guidelines, benchmark analysis has been used for demonstrating investment barrier for the project activity

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    Project Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is one of the most commonly used financial indicators in capital budgeting by project developers, financing institutions etc. Project IRR is also one of the financialindicators recognized by additionality tool and Annex 5, EB 62. Hence, the selection of project IRR asfinancial indicator for additionality demonstration is appropriate for this project. Therefore, the project

    IRR was found to be the most appropriate financial indicator for feasibility analysis of this projectactivity.

    Paragraph 12 of Guidelines on investment analysis Version 5 states that ‘In cases where a benchmark

    approach is used the applied benchmark shall be appropriate to the type of IRR calculated.Required/expected Returns on Equity (ROE) are appropriate benchmarks for project IRR. Since the project has used project IRR to determine financial returns from the project. Hence, required rate of ROEhas been used to determine benchmark for the project based on default values given in the “Guidelines onthe assessment of Investment Analysis (Version 5, EB 62)”.

    The average forecasted inflation rate for the host country, India, published by RBI (Reserve Bank ofIndia)4, has been considered for the five year period from 2011-2016 to convert the default real term

    return on equity values provided in the table of Appendix A of the Guidelines on the assessment ofInvestment Analysis (Version 5, EB 62) to nominal values by adding the inflation rate. The calculations

    of the inflation rate are as per the RBI inflation figures.

    Compounded Annual Growth Rate of Inflation has been considered for a ten year period from 2013-2022and the value has been considered as the inflation rate for the purpose of computing the nominal return on

    equity as a conservative approach.

    Rate of return on equity or cost of equity benchmark is calculated as below:

    Return on Equity for India (in real terms)5  = 11.75%

    Inflation CAGR (10 years period from 2012 to 2022) = 5.3%

    R E ,Return on Equity (inflation adjusted in nominal terms) = (1+11.75%) + (1+5.30%)-1R E  = 17.673%

    Cost of debt is defined as the rate at which lender’s agree to lend money to a project. The ‘Guidance on

    the Assessment of Investment Analysis’ clarifies that, ‘ In the cases of projects which could be developed

    by an entity other than the project participant, the benchmark should be based on parameters that are standard in the market.’. 

    Accordingly, the Prime Lending Rate (PLR) of the major banks of India at the time of decision making isidentified as the appropriate yardstick. The most conservative PLR (minimum PLR of major banks of

    India) - SBI, ICICI, PNB, Yes Bank, HDFC, IDBI prevalent at the time of investment decision was foundto be 14.25% which is taken as the cost of debt, while computing the WACC.

    )1( C  D E  T  RV  D R

    V  E WACC    -××+×=  

    Where,

    V = Total investmentD = Debt component of total investment

    E = Equity component of total investmentTc = Corporate tax rate (%)R E = Cost of Equity (%)

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    5

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    R D = Cost of Debt (%)

    The debt/equity ratio for the WACC calculations has been considered as 70: 30. Corporate tax rate has

     been considered as 19.93% as per the prevailing norms for the financial year 2012-13.

    WACC = 70% * 17.673% + 30% * 14.25% * (1- 19.93%) = 13.29%

    Thus the WACC benchmark works out to 13.29% which has been compared with the project IRR.

    Sub-step 2.c: Calculation and comparison of financial indicators

    As mentioned in the sub-step above, the project IRR has been chosen as the financial indicator for the

     project activity. The analysis has been undertaken for a period of 25 years which is the lifetime of the project activity. The revenue streams associated with the project activity are from the generation ofelectricity and the expected CER revenues resulting from the project being registered as CDM.

    In calculating the IRR of the project activity, the national policies have been taken into account. The tax

     benefits that the project receives have been accounted as a cash inflow.

    Working with these costs and revenues, we arrive at IRR of 9.89% without CDM revenues.

    The project IRR has been considered as the project is financed by 70% debt component and 30% equitycomponent. The IRR calculated can be compared to benchmark of 13.29% which has been calculated in

    the previous sub-step.

    Sub-step 2.c: Calculation and comparison of financial indicators

    As mentioned in the sub-step above, the project IRR has been chosen as the financial indicator for the project activity. The analysis has been undertaken for a period of 25 years which is the lifetime of the project activity. The revenue streams associated with the project activity are from the generation ofelectricity and the expected CER revenues resulting from the project being registered as CDM.

    In calculating the IRR of the project activity, the national policies have been taken into account. The tax

     benefits that the project receives have been accounted as a cash inflow.

    The project IRR has been considered as the project is financed by 70% debt component and 30% equitycomponent. The IRR calculated can be compared to benchmark of 13.29% which has been calculated in

    the previous sub-step.

    Sub-step 2.d: Sensitivity analysis

    As per the “Guidelines on the Assessment of Investment Analysis” Version 05, Paragraph 20 “Only

    variables, including the initial investment cost, that constitute more than 20% of either total project costsor total project revenues should be subjected to reasonable variation”.

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    The project activity involves the sale of electricity to the grid which is the sole source of revenue for this project. This revenue is based on two parameters namely, the tariff & the power generation. Similarly theother parameter which can affect 20% of the total cost for this case is only the investment cost. Thus, theenergy generation, tariff and capital cost parameters have been subjected to a sensitivity analysis.

    Additionally, the O&M Cost, although not significant, has also been included in the analysis. The parameters chosen for sensitivity analysis conform to Guidance 20 of Annex 5, EB 62. These parameterswere subjected to reasonable variations as required by Guidance 1 of Annex 5, EB 62.

    The results of the sensitivity analysis carried out are presented below. 

    Outcome of Step 2:

    Table: Sensitivity analysis

    Sensitivity Analysis

    Parameter -10% 0% +10%

    Energy Generation 8.25% 9.89% 11.40%

    -10% 0% 10%

    Capital Cost 11.36% 9.89% 11.36%

    -10% 0% 10%

    Tariff 8.25% 9.89% 11.40%

    -10% 0% 10%

    O&M Cost 10.02% 9.89% 9.75%

    As could be seen from the financial indicator given above, the project remains additional even when thecritical parameters are subjected to appropriate variations. Further, the IRR is not even coming close to

    the benchmark in the various scenarios; hence the project is also in compliance with Guidance 21 ofAnnex 5, EB 62.

    In the above background, it is stated that the project is additional and will continue to be additional even

    when the critical parameters are subjected to appropriate variations.

    Step 3. Barrier analysis

    The tool specifies that project activity can undertake either the investment analysis or the barrier analysis.In line with the tool the investment analysis has been undertaken for the project activity.

    Step 4. Common practice analysis

     Provide an analysis of any other activities that are operational and that are similar to the proposed project activity. Projects are considered similar if they are in the same country/region and/or rely on abroadly similar technology, are of a similar scale, and take place in a comparable environment withrespect to regulatory framework, investment climate, access to technology, access to financing, etc. OtherCDM project activities (registered project activities and project activities which have been published on

    the UNFCCC website for global stakeholder consultation as part of the validation process) are not to beincluded in this analysis. Provide documented evidence and, where relevant, quantitative information. On

    the basis of that analysis, describe whether and to which extent similar activities have already diffused inthe relevant region.

    Paragraph 47 of the Additionality Tool Version 07.0.0 has been applied for the analysis of other activities

    similar to the proposed project activity. The following step-wise procedure is applied.

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     Sub-step 4a: The proposed CDM project activity(ies) applies measure(s) that are listed in the

    definitions section:

    “Guidelines on Common Practice” version 2, EB 69 Annex 8 has been applied for the analysis of other

    activities similar to the proposed project activity. The following step-wise procedure is applied.

     Step 1: Calculate applicable output range as +/-50% of the design output or capacity of the proposed

     project activity

    As the proposed project activity is of 20.0 MW capacities, the applicable output range for theidentification of projects is 10.0 MW to 30.0 MW.

     Step 2: identify similar projects (both CDM and non-CDM) which fulfill all of the following

    conditions:

    (a) The projects are located in the applicable geographical area;(b) The projects apply the same measure as the proposed project activity;

    (c) The projects use the same energy source/fuel and feedstock as the proposed project activity, if atechnology switch measure is implemented by the proposed project activity;

    (d) The plants in which the projects are implemented produce goods or services with comparable quality, properties and applications areas (e.g. clinker) as the proposed project plant;(e) The capacity or output of the projects is within the applicable capacity or output range calculated inStep 1;

    (f) The projects started commercial operation before the project design document (CDM-PDD) is published for global stakeholder consultation or before the start date of proposed project activity,

    whichever is earlier for the proposed project activity.

    For this analysis the applicable geographical area is applied in accordance with the definitions given in“Guidelines on Common Practice” version 2, EB 69 Annex 8. As per the guidance, “the applicablegeographical area” covers the host country by default; however project participants may provide

     justification that the applicable geographical area is smaller than the host country for technologies thatvary considerably from location to location depending on local conditions. Further, “different

    technologies” are defined as technologies that deliver the same output but differ by any of various factorsincluding investment climate, energy source / fuel, feed stock, size of installation, etc. In India the

    regulatory regime and tariff structure is unique for each state, and therefore the investment climate variesconsiderably from state to state. Therefore, the applicable geographical area for the analysis is considered

    as the state of Rajasthan.

    Further, all solar based energy generators have been considered for the common practice analysis sincethey satisfy all the measures and use same energy source that is solar. Similar project activity is being

    considered as any solar project with an installed capacity between 10 MW to 30 MW and set up by a

    single private investor within a particular time frame in the state of Rajasthan for the sale of power to thegrid. In India the regulatory regime and tariff structure is unique for each state, and therefore theinvestment climate varies considerably from state to state. Therefore, the applicable geographical area forthe analysis is considered as the state of Rajasthan.

    http://www.cercind.gov.in/08022007/Act-with-amendment.pdf  

    Following is the result of this analysis6:

    6 Details of data collated and analysis done are provided to DOE for validation.

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    Technology Area

    Projects in

    applicable

    capacity

    range

    Projects

    excluding

    CDM

    projects in

    applicablecapacity

    range, N(all)

    N(diff)

    Solar* 10 0 0

    Total 10 0 0

     Step 3: Within the projects identified in Step 2, identify those that are neither registered CDM project

    activities, project activities submitted for registration, nor project activities undergoing validation. Note

    their number N all  

    Therefore, N all   = Solar Projects

    = 0

     Step 4: Within plants identified in Step 2, identify those that apply technologies different that the

    technology applied in the proposed project activity. Note their number N diff .

    From the projects identified above, those projects which employ “different technologies” have beenexcluded and the number of such projects has been identified as Ndiff .

    The different technologies out of the solar projects have been identified based on the size of installationof the identified projects and the difference in the investment climate at the time of investment decision ofthese project activities. Since the project activity is a large scale project activity, so the projects in step 2,which are small scale are taken as different technologies project. Also, the investment climate in India has

    changed after the electricity act of 2003, hence the projects for which the investment decision was taken before 2003, are also considered as different technologies. This is in line with the additionality tool

    version 7.0 and Guidelines on common practice version 2.0.

    Therefore, Ndiff = 0

     Step 5: Calculate factor F=1-N diff  /N all  representing the share of plants using technology similar to the

    technology used in the proposed project activity in all plants that deliver the same output or capacity as

    the proposed project activity

    F= 1 – 0/0 = Not defined

    As per the Guidance on Common Practice, the proposed project activity is a “common practice” within a

    sector in the applicable geographical area if the factor F is greater than 0.2 and Nall-Ndiff  is greater than 3.

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    As the factor F is not greater than 0.2, and N all  – Ndiff   = 0, the proposed project activity is not in

    common practice 

     Sub-step 4b: The proposed CDM project activity(ies) does not apply any of the measures that are listed

    in the definitions section: 

    In analyzing the similar activities, detailed in the previous step, the following projects have been excludedfrom the analysis,

    Captive power projects – Captive power projects are implemented in order to meet the power requirementof the captive plant. The baseline scenario will be different for a proponent investing in a captive plantfrom the one investing in a grid connected plant. Apart from this the risks involved in the implementation

    of the project and the returns from the project will also be different for these types of projects.CDM project activities – Projects which are in various stages of CDM and are in the CDM pipeline have

     been excluded as per the guidance in the additionality tool. Similar activities implemented post the startdate of the proposed project activity – In line with the guidance, similar activities under operation prior to

    the start of the proposed project activity have been considered.

    The Project Activity is a solar power project, and is classified as one of the four types of measures listedunder paragraph 3 of the tool for demonstration of additionality. It can be considered as: Switch oftechnology with or without change of energy source (including energy efficiency improvement as well asuse of renewable energies).

    Accordingly, the procedure given in the additionality tool has been applied as explained above.

    From sub-step 4a it is clear that all similar projects have been undertaken only as CDM projects. Hence it

    can be concluded that similar activities are not widely observed or commonly carried out. Thus Sub-step4b is not applicable.

     Sub-step 4b: Discuss any similar options that are occurring: 

    The Project Activity is a solar power project, and is classified as one of the four types of measures listedunder paragraph 6 of the tool for demonstration of additionality. It can be considered as: Switch of

    technology with or without change of energy source (including energy efficiency improvement as well asuse of renewable energies).

    Accordingly, the procedure given in paragraph 47 of the additionality tool has been applied as explained

    above.

    From sub-step 4a it is clear that all similar projects have been undertaken only as CDM projects. Hence it

    can be concluded that similar activities are not widely observed or commonly carried out. Thus Sub-step4b is not applicable.

    Sub-step 4.b: Discuss any similar options occurring

    As per the additionality tool, “if similar activities are widely observed and commonly carriedOut, it calls into question the claim that the proposed project activity is financially unattractive.Therefore, if similar activities are identified above, then it is necessary to demonstrate why the existenceof these activities does not contradict the claim that the proposed project activity is

     financially/economically unattractive or subject to barriers. This can be done by comparing the proposed project activity to the other similar activities, and pointing out and explaining essential distinctions

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    between them that explain why the similar activities enjoyed certain benefits that rendered it

     financially/economically attractive (e.g., subsidies or other financial flows) and which the proposed project activity cannot use or did not face the barriers to which the proposed project activity is subject ”.

    In analyzing the similar activities, detailed in the previous step, the following projects have been excludedfrom the analysis,

    Captive power projects – Captive power projects are implemented in order to meet the power requirement

    of the captive plant. The baseline scenario will be different for a proponent investing in a captive plantfrom the one investing in a grid connected plant. Apart from this the risks involved in the implementation

    of the project and the returns from the project will also be different for these types of projects.CDM project activities – Projects which are in various stages of CDM and are in the CDM pipeline have been excluded as per the guidance in the additionality tool. Similar activities implemented post the startdate of the proposed project activity – In line with the guidance, similar activities under operation prior tothe start of the proposed project activity have been considered. Therefore while analyzing similar

    activities amongst the listed projects in sub-step 4.a, there are no similar project activities.  

    B.6. Emission reductionsB.6.1. Explanation of methodological choices

    According to the approved methodology ACM0002 (Version 13.0.0) Emission Reductions are calculated

    as:-

    ER y = BEy – PEy – LEy ……………………………….. (1)

    Where:

    BEy = Baseline Emissions in year y (t CO2e/yr)

    PEy = Project Emissions in year y (t CO2e/yr)

    LEy = Project Leakage in year y (t CO2e/yr)

    Estimation of Baseline Emissions:

    Baseline emissions include only CO2 emissions from electricity generation in fossil fuel fired power

     plants that are displaced due to the project activity. The methodology assumes that all project electricity

    generation above baseline levels would have been generated by existing grid-connected power plants and

    the addition of new grid-connected power plants. The baseline emissions are to be calculated as follows:

    BE y = EG PJ, y * EF grid, CM, y …………………………….. (2)

    Where:

    BEy = Baseline emissions in year y (tCO2/yr)

    EGPJ,y = Quantity of net electricity generation that is produced and fed into the grid as a result of the

    implementation of the CDM project activity in year y (MWh/yr)

    EFgrid,CM,y  = Combined margin CO2 emission factor for grid connected power generation in year  y is

    calculated using the latest version of the “Tool to calculate the emission factor for an electricity system”

    (tCO2/MWh). Since the project activity is the installation of a new grid connected renewable power plant

    the EGPJ,y is calculated as :

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    EGPJ,y = EGfacility,y ………………………….. (3)

    Where:

    EGPJ,y  = Quantity of net electricity generation that is produced and fed into the grid as a result of the

    implementation of the CDM project activity in year y (MWh/yr)

    EGfacility,y = Quantity of net electricity generation supplied by the project plant/unit to the grid in year  y(MWh/yr)

    The proposed project activity is in the state of Rajasthan which falls under NEWNE grid, baselineemission factor is calculated as combined margin, consisting of a combination of operating margin and build margin factors according to the procedures prescribed in the latest tool for calculating the emission

    factor for an electricity system. Ref section B.4

    Estimation of Project Emissions

    The project activity involves harnessing of solar energy and its conversion to electricity. Hence,according to ACM0002 Version 13, there will be no project emissions in the project activity

    PEy = 0 ………………………… (4)

    Estimation of Leakage Emissions

    As per ACM0002 Version 13, no leakage has been considered for the calculation of emission factor

    LEy = 0 ………………………….. (5)

    The details on OM, BM and CM estimates as provided by the CEA are shown in section B.4

    B.6.2. Data and parameters fixed ex ante

    Data / Parameter EFgrid,OM,y 

    Unit tCO2/MWh

    Description Simple operating Margin emission factor for NEWNE grid

    Source of data Referred from CO2  Baseline Database for the Indian Power Sector prepared by Central Electricity Authority, Version 8.0.

    Value(s) applied 0.9723

    Choice of data

    or

    Measurement methodsand procedures

    The CO2 database is an official publication of Government of India tofacilitate adoption of authentic baseline emissions data and also to ensureuniformity in the calculations of CO2 emission reductions by CDM project developers in India. It is based on most recent data available to theCentral Electricity Authority and hence considered authentic.

    Purpose of data Calculation of baseline emissions

    Additional comment The value has been fixed ex-ante for the first crediting period.

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    Data / Parameter EFgrid,BM,y 

    Unit tCO2/MWh

    Description Build Margin emission factor for NEWNE grid

    Source of data Referred from CO2  Baseline Database for the Indian Power Sector prepared by Central Electricity Authority, Version 8.0.

    Value(s) applied 0.9164

    Choice of data

    or

    Measurement methods

    and procedures

    The CO2 database is an official publication of Government of India tofacilitate adoption of authentic baseline emissions data and also to ensureuniformity in the calculations of CO2 emission reductions by CDM project developers in India. It is based on most recent data available to the

    Central Electricity Authority and hence considered authentic.

    Purpose of data Calculation of baseline emissions

    Additional comment The value has been fixed ex-ante for the first crediting period.

    Data / Parameter EFgrid,CM, y 

    Unit tCO2/MWh

    Description Combined Margin CO2 emission factor for NEWNE grid

    Source of data Estimated figure based on 75% of OM and 25% of BM values

    Value(s) applied 0.9583

    Choice of data

    or

    Measurement methods

    and procedures

    Calculated based on the values of operating margin and build margin andthe corresponding weighting sourced from Central Electricity Authority:Baseline CO2 Emission Database Version 08

    Purpose of data Calculation of baseline emissions

    Additional comment The value has been fixed ex-ante for the first crediting period.

    B.6.3. Ex ante calculation of emission reductions

    For a given year, the emission reductions contributed by the project activity (ER y) is calculated asfollows:

    BEy = EGPJ, y * EFgrid, CM, y 

    Where:

     BE   = Baseline emissions in year y (tCO2/yr) EG PJ,y  = Quantity of net electricity generation that is produced and fed into the grid as a result of

    the implementation of the CDM project activity in year y (MWh/yr) EF  grid,CM,y  = Combined margin CO2  emission factor for grid connected power generation in year

    calculated using the version 02 of the “Tool to calculate the emission factor for an

    electricity system”

    EG PJ, y = EG facility, y

    EG PJ, y: Quantity of net electricity supplied by project activity to the grid.

    Quantity of net electricity supplied (for first year): Project Capacity * Total No. of operation hours in ayear * PLF * (1- Auxiliary Consumption)

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    Quantity of net electricity supplied (from 3rd year onwards): Quantity of net electricity supplied in the

     previous year * (1 - Annual module degradation factor)

    Quantity of net electricity supplied (first year): 20 MW * 365 days * 24 hours * 20.00 %*( 1- 0.25%)

    = 34,952 MWh/year

    EG PJ, y: 34,952 MWh /year

    Thus,

    BEy = 34,952 MWh/year x 0.9583 tCO2/MWh= 33,494 tCO2e/year

    ER y = BEy - PEy 

    Where:

    ER y  = Emission reductions in year y (t CO2e/yr) 

    BEy  = Baseline emissions in year (t CO2e/yr) 

    PEy  = Project emissions in year y (t CO2e/yr) 

    ER y = 33,494 – 0 – 0

    = 33,494 tCO2e/annum

    The emission reductions will be calculated based on actual net electricity supplied to the grid, using the baseline emission factor presented above.

    B.6.4. Summary of ex ante estimates of emission reductions

    YearBaseline emissions

    (t CO2e)

    Project

    emissions

    (t CO2e)

    Leakage

    (t CO2e)

    Emission

    reductions

    (t CO2e)

    2013 33,494 0 0 33,4942014 33,494 0 0 33,494

    2015 33,327 0 0 33,327

    2016 33,160 0 0 33,160

    2017 32,994 0 0 32,994

    2018 32,829 0 0 32,829

    2019 32,665 0 0 32,665

    2020 32,502 0 0 32,502

    2021 32,339 0 0 32,339

    2022 32,178 0 0 32,178

    Total 3,28,982 0 0 3,28,982

    Total number of

    crediting years

    10 years

    Annual

    average over the

    crediting period

    32,898 0 0 32,898

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    B.7. Monitoring planB.7.1. Data and parameters to be monitored

    Data / Parameter EG facility, y

    Unit MWh/year

    Description Quantity of net electricity generation supplied by the project plant/unit tothe grid in year y

    Source of data Monthly Generation Record by State Discom

    Value(s) applied 34,952 MWh in first year (Estimated based on generation capacity @20MW, annual operation @ 8,760 hours, plant load factor @ 20.00 %,

    ,auxiliary consumption of 0.25% and module degradation of 0.50% aftersecond year)

    Measurement methods

    and procedures

    Measurement methods and procedures:It is a calculated parameter, calculated as difference between total

    electricity exported to grid by project activity and total power importedfrom grid by project activity i.e.

    EG facility, y = EG Export, y- EG Import, y Where,

    EG facility, y is the quantity of net electricity supplied by the project activityto the grid in year yEG Export, y is the quantity of electricity exported by the project activity tothe grid in year y

    EG Import, y is the quantity of electricity imported by the project activity fromthe grid in year y.Responsibility: The meter reading for both exported and imported powerwould be taken monthly by the personnel from RVPNL in presence of PP

    representative.Data Type: Calculated.Accuracy class of energy meter: 0.2S

    Monitoring frequency Monthly

    QA/QC procedures The PP would raise bill to respective Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPNL) on monthly basis for the energy fed into grid.Sales record to the grid and the invoice raised for receiving payment fromstate electricity board are used to cross check this data and hence ensureconsistency.

    Purpose of data Calculation of baseline emissions

    Additional comment The period of storage of data will be 2 years after the end of crediting

     period or till the last issuance of CERs for the project activity whicheveroccurs later.

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    Data / Parameter EG export, y

    Unit MWh/year

    Description Quantity of electricity exported by the project plant/unit to the grid in yeary

    Source of data Monthly Generation Record by State Discom

    Value(s) applied 34,952 MWh in first year

    Measurement methods

    and procedures

    Measurement Procedure: The metering system will include a main meterand a back-up check meter. Electricity exported by the project activity tothe grid would be monitored through the main meter installed at theinterconnection point i.e. the substation. Online arrangement would bemade for submission of this data to RVPNL for the entire duration of PPAThe procedures for metering shall comply with the Central Electricity

    Authority (CEA) regulation 2006, the grid code, as amended and revisedfrom time to time.

    Accuracy of the Measurement Method: In case of failure of main meter, theElectricity data would be referred from the check meter. If during any

    month the readings of the Bill/Main meter and check meter are found to bedoubtful or beyond the permissible deviation, both sets of the meters shall

     be checked and calibrated in the presence of authorized representatives of both the parties.Corrections shall be made, if required, on the basis of error detected duringthe process in the monthly bill. These corrections should be full and final

    for the bill of that month.Responsibility: The meter reading would be taken monthly by the personnel from RVPNL in presence of PP representative.Accuracy class of energy meters: 0.2S

    Monitoring frequency MonthlyQA/QC procedures The energy meter would be calibrated annually.

    Purpose of data Calculation of baseline emissions

    Additional comment The period of storage of data will be 2 years after the end of crediting

     period or till the last issuance of CERs for the project activity whicheveroccurs later.

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    Data / Parameter EG import, y

    Unit MWh/year

    Description Quantity of electricity imported by the project plant/unit from the grid inyear y

    Source of data Monthly Generation Record by State Discom

    Value(s) applied 0 in first year

    Measurement methods

    and procedures

    Measurement Procedure: The metering system will include a main meterand a back-up check meter. Electricity imported by the project activity tothe grid would be monitored through the main meter installed at theinterconnection point i.e. the substation. Online arrangement would bemade for submission of this data to RVPNL for the entire duration of PPAThe procedures for metering shall comply with the Central Electricity

    Authority (CEA) regulation 2006, the grid code, as amended and revisedfrom time to time.

    Accuracy of the Measurement Method: In case of failure of main meter, theElectricity data would be referred from the check meter. If during any

    month the readings of the Bill/Main meter and check meter are found to bedoubtful or beyond the permissible deviation, both sets of the meters shall

     be checked and calibrated in the presence of authorized representatives of both the parties.Corrections shall be made, if required, on the basis of error detected duringthe process in the monthly bill. These corrections should be full and final

    for the bill of that month.Responsibility: The meter reading would be taken monthly by the personnel from RVPNL in presence of PP representative.Accuracy class of energy meters: 0.2S

    Monitoring frequency MonthlyQA/QC procedures The energy meter would be calibrated annually..

    Purpose of data Calculation of baseline emissions

    Additional comment The period of storage of data will be 2 years after the end of crediting

     period or till the last issuance of CERs for the project activity whicheveroccurs later.

    B.7.2. Description of Monitoring PlanThe CDM project team is delegated with the responsibility to monitor and document the electricitygenerated and also safe keeping of the recorded data. The project team is also responsible for calculation

    of actual creditable emission reduction in the most transparent and relevant manner. The organizationalstructure for the monitoring plan is as mentioned below:

    Designation  Responsibilities 

    Manager – Projects Holds complete control over monitoring aspects pertaining to the project

    Project / site Engineer ·  Recording

    ·  Verification

    ·  Storage of data

    Operation & Maintenance engineer/ServiceProvider

    ·  Operation and Maintenance

    ·  Storage of Data

    ·  Data Recording

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    Organizational Structure for Monitoring Plan

    Operation and maintenance: O & M team will be responsible for preventive maintenance, handlingemergency situations and improvement measures. Operating and maintaining a solar PV power plantrequires certain degree of skills and exposure to state of the art equipment and technology. In order tomaintain a close knit operation and safe maintenance, sufficient training will be provided to the O&Mteam before the implementation of the project.

     Monitoring & Frequency of monitoring: Main meter and check meter will be installed with facilities to

    record net electricity supplied to grid and as per the standards stipulated in the Central ElectricityAuthority’s Regulation 2006 and regulation issued by the State electricity regulatory commission.

    As per section B.7.1. Monthly generation data is directly measured from installed main meter readings.Readings are taken up by RVPNL personnel in presence of Project Proponent or their representatives.

    The meters shall be tested and calibrated annually.

    QA/ QC procedure

    The readings from the energy meters will be taken in the presence of the RVPNL official and a project

     proponent representative. The standby meters or check meters also form a part of the monitoring plan andwill be used in case the main meters are not working.

    All meters will be calibrated annually. Records of calibration certificates will be maintained forverification purposes. Hence, a reliable method will be ensured with monitoring of the parameters. Theinvoice records will be used and kept for cross checking the consistency of the recorded data.

    Data Recording and Storage

    The above document will be kept at safe storage for verification of emission reductions generated fromthe project activity. All the data monitored under the monitoring plan will be kept for two years after theend of crediting period or till the last issuance of CERs for these project activities whichever occurs later.The metering arrangement at the Plant site would be depicted as below:

    Manager

    Project Engineer/Controller

    O& M Engineer/

    Service Provider

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    EG Export, y: Energy Meter installed at substation to monitor electricity exported by proposed project

    activity to the grid.EG Import, y: Energy Meter installed at substation to monitor electricity imported by proposed projectactivity from the grid.

    SECTION C. Duration and crediting periodC.1. Duration of project activity

    C.1.1. Start date of project activity

    04/05/2012 (The date of signing of Wrap agreement)

    C.1.2. Expected operational lifetime of project activity

    25 years, 0 month

    C.2. Crediting period of project activityC.2.1. Type of crediting periodFixed Crediting Period

    C.2.2. Start date of crediting period01/09/2013

    C.2.3. Length of crediting period10 years 0 months

    SECTION D. Environmental impactsD.1. Analysis of environmental impactsAs per the latest notification issued on 01/12/2009 for Environment Impact Analysis (EIA) byMinistry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Government of India7 solar power project need

     Not to get Prior Environmental Clearance (EC) either from State or Central Govt. authorities

    D.2. Environmental impact assessment Not Applicable

    7 http://moef.nic.in/downloads/rules-and-regulations/3067.pdf  

    http://moef.nic.in/downloads/rules-and-regulations/3067.pdfhttp://moef.nic.in/downloads/rules-and-regulations/3067.pdf

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    SECTION E. Local stakeholder consultationE.1. Solicitation of comments from local stakeholders

    The project activity being undertaken envisages the installation of a Solar Power Project for supply to

    grid. The stakeholders for a project activity are defined as the public, including individuals, groups orcommunities, affected, or likely to be affected, by the proposed CDM project activity.

    A meeting was organized on 24/08/2012 at Bap Village, Phalodi Tehsil to inform the local stakeholders

    about the project activity and discuss their concerns, if any, regarding the project activity. Localstakeholders including Sarpanchs and residents of the neighbouring villages were invited to the meeting

    through a newspaper advertisement and a public notice.

    The agenda of the meeting was as follows:

    ·  Welcome Speech

    ·  Introduction to Climate Change and Clean Development Mechanism

    ·  Views expressed by the villagers

    ·  Interactive session with the stakeholders

    ·  Vote of ThanksThe representatives of O&M People and the project proponent presented the salient features of the project

    activity to the stakeholders. The opinions expressed by the local stakeholders and the respective responseswere recorded.

    E.2. Summary of comments received

    A summary of the comments and queries from the stakeholders are presented below along with theresponses from the representatives of the project participants:

    Comment / Query from Stakeholder Response from Representative of the ProjectParticipant

    We feel that more projects can be brought here.Can the number of projects be increased?

    With support given by villagers, state utility, andgovernment officials, the number of solar power projects in the region can be increased.

    Can electricity be supplied to the villagers andneighbourhood areas?

    The power generated will be transmitted to the stateelectricity grid. The state utility distributes the

     power to according to the amount of power at itsdisposal and the power demand.

    The stakeholders also acknowledged the socio-economic benefits of the project activity includingimproved infrastructure in the region, and employment opportunities for local residents.

    E.3. Report on consideration of comments received

    There were no concerns raised by the local stakeholders. The potential benefits of the project activity forthe local stakeholders were acknowledged.

    SECTION F. Approval and authorizationPP has yet to get approval from the host country.

    - - - - -

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    Appendix 1: Contact information of project participants

    Organization name Green Infra Solar Projects Limited

    Street/P.O. Box Pushp Vihar, Saket sector V

    Building  NBCC plaza Tower II

    City  New Delhi

    State/Region Delhi

    Postcode 110017

    Country India

    Telephone +91 11 49190563

    Fax +91 11 49190500

    E-mail [email protected] 

    Website www.greeninfralimited.in Contact person Mr. Shivanand Nimbargi

    Title MD & CEO

    Salutation Mr.

    Last name  Nimbargi

    Middle name -

    First name Shivanand

    Department

    Mobile +91 9810307322

    Direct fax +91 11 49190500

    Direct tel. +91 11 49190563Personal e-mail [email protected] 

    mailto:@greeninfralimited.inhttp://www.greeninfralimited.in/mailto:@greeninfralimited.inmailto:@greeninfralimited.inhttp://www.greeninfralimited.in/mailto:@greeninfralimited.in

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    Appendix 2: Affirmation regarding public funding

    THERE IS NO PUBLIC FUNDING INVOLVE IN THIS PROJECT ACTIVITY.

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    Appendix 3: Applicability of selected methodology

    The information of the applicability of the selected methodology is given in section B.2 

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    Appendix 4: Further background information on ex ante calculation ofemission reductions

    The information of the ex ante calculation of emission reductions is given in section B.6.3 

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    Appendix 5: Further background information on monitoring plan

    The information of the monitoring plan is given in section B.7.3

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    Appendix 6: Summary of post registration changes

    This is not applicable for the project activity.

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    History of the document

    Version Date Nature of revision

    04.1 11 April 2012 Editorial revision to change version 02 line in history box from Annex 06 to Annex 06b.

    04.0 EB 6613 March 2012

    Revision required to ensure consistency with the “Guidelines for completingthe project design document form for CDM project activities” (EB 66, Annex8).

    03 EB 25, Annex 1526 July 2006

    02 EB 14, Annex 06b14 June 2004

    01 EB 05, Paragraph 1203 August 2002

    Initial adoption.

    Decision Class: Regulatory

    Document Type: FormBusiness Function: Registration