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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 Power

Generation in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Version number of the PDD

Completion date of the PDD
Project participant(s)
Host Party(ies)
Sectoral scope and selected methodology(ies)

01
05/07/2013
Green Infra Solar Farms Limited
India
Scope 1- Energy industries (renewable / nonrenewable sources)

Estimated amount of annual average GHG

emission reductions

Methodology: ACM 0002 Consolidated

baseline methodology for grid-connected
electricity generation from renewable sources
(version 13.0.0)
32,898 tonnes of CO2e

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SECTION A. Description of project activity

A.1. Purpose and general description of project activity
Green Infra Solar Farms Limited proposes to implement the project activity, a 20 MW Solar Photovoltaic
Project 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 under
Jawaharlal 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 the
generated electricity to the regional grid. In absence of the project activity equivalent amount of
electricity would have otherwise been generated by existing and new power plants connected to the
emission 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, Jodhpur
District in Rajasthan. Annual power generation from the plant is expected to be 34,331 MWh/year
average 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 is
equivalent electricity generation from the operation of grid-connected power plants and by the addition of
new generation sources in the NEWNE Grid.
Project scenario:
The electricity generated from the project activity (approximately 34,331 MWh annually) will displace
equivalent electricity generation in grid connected power plants. The project activity will reduce the
anthropogenic GHG emissions (approximately 32,898 tCO2 annually) associated with the equivalent
amount 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 for
sustainable 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 to
improvement in quality of life of people.
o
o
o

The project activity would generate employment in the region during construction as well as
operation of the project activity.
It would lead upliftment of society by generation of employment and development of the
region.
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.

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The project activity would lead to additional business for equipment suppliers, O&M
contractors, civil work contractors etc.
It would also lead to additional investment for the development of infrastructure in the
region 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 and
resource degradation, if any, due to proposed activity; bio-diversity friendliness; impact on human
health; reduction of levels of pollution in general.
o The proposed project activity will reduce the GHG emissions associated with the combustion
of 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 produce
any 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 with
a priority to the renewable sector or energy efficiency projects that are comparable to best practices
in order to assist in up-gradation of technological base.
o The technology of use of solar PV for electricity generation is environmentally safe and
sound. The success of the project will help in replication of technology and promote the
generation of green power in the region. Dissemination of this project will contribute to
technological growth related to the harnessing of solar energy for power generation in the
state of Rajasthan.

A.2. Location of project activity

A.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 location
The GISFL 20 MW solar PV plant site is approximately 187m, above mean sea level. The site is Located
at 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 the
nearest railway station.
The Geo-coordinates:
Latitude: 2723'9.60"N
Longitude: 7219'1.20"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 total
capacity of 20 MW. The solar PV power plant will have solar PV modules, inverters, transformers and
other protection system and supporting components as well.
The various components of the plant include:
1. Solar Photovoltaic modules
2. Module Mounting Systems
3. Inverters
4. Step-up Transformers
5. 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 technical
specifications of the major equipment are presented below.
Summary of the Solar Power plant
Power generation capacity (MW)
20
Lifetime (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 in
strings to produce the required DC power output. Inverters convert the DC electricity to alternating
current (AC) for connection to the utility grid. Step-up transformers generally require a further step up
in 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 thus
environmentally sustainable.
A.4. Parties and project participants
Party involved
(host) indicates a host Party
India

Private and/or public

entity(ies) project participants
(as applicable)

Indicate if the Party involved

wishes to be considered as
project participant (Yes/No)

Green Infra Solar Farms

Limited

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 methodology
B.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 from
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Version: 13.0
Reference: 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
13.0.0

Project activity measures

This methodology is applicable to grid-connected

renewable power generation project activities that
(a) install a new power plant at a site where no
renewable power plant was operated prior to the
implementation of the project activity (green field
plant); (b) involve a capacity addition; (c) involve
a retrofit of (an) existing plant(s); or (d) involve a
replacement of (an) existing plant(s)

Applicable and Fulfilled

The CDM project activity is grid connected
renewable power generation project activities that
install a new power plant at a site where no
renewable power plant was operated prior to the
implementation of the project activity (green field
plant). Thus, this meets the conditions as per
applicability 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-river
reservoir or an accumulation reservoir), wind
power plant/unit, geothermal power plant/unit,
solar power plant/unit, wave power plant/unit or
tidal power plant/unit;

Applicable and Fulfilled

The CDM project activity involves installation of
PV based solar power plant. Thus, this meets the
conditions as per applicability criterion.

In the case of capacity additions, retrofits or

replacements (except for wind, solar, wave or
tidal power capacity addition projects): the
existing plant started commercial operation
prior to the start of a minimum historical
reference period of five years, used for the
calculation of baseline emissions and defined
in the baseline emission section, and no
capacity expansion or retrofit of the plant has
been undertaken between the start of this
minimum historical reference period and the
implementation of the project activity;

Applicable and Fulfilled

This criterion is not applicable since the CDM
project activity is a Greenfield setup and does not
involve capacity additions, retrofits or
replacements.

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In case of hydro power plants, one of the following

conditions must apply:
The project activity is implemented in an
existing reservoir, with no change in the
volume of reservoir; or
The project activity is implemented in an
existing reservoir, where the volume of
reservoir is increased and the power density of
the project activity, as per definitions given in
the Project Emissions section, is greater than 4
W/m2; or
The project activity results in new reservoirs
and the power density of the power plant, as
per definitions given in the Project Emissions
section, is greater than 4 W/m2.

Not Applicable
This 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 new
reservoirs or in the increase in existing
reservoirs where the power density of the
power plant is less than 4 W/m2

Not Applicable
This 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 renewable
energy 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 and
hence, 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

Baseline scenario

Source
CO2 emissions
from electricity
generation in
fossil fuel fired
power plants that
are displaced due
to the project
activity.

Project scenario

For geothermal
power plants,
fugitive
emissions of
CH4 and CO2
from noncondensable
gases contained
in geothermal
steam.
For geothermal
power plants,
CO2 emissions
from combustion
of fossil fuels
required to
operate the
geothermal
power plant.

For hydro power

plants, emissions
of CH4 from the
reservoir.

Gas

Included?

CO2

Yes

CH4

No

N2O

No

CO2

No

CH4

No

N2O

No

CO2

No

CH4

No

N2O

No

CO2

No

CH4

No

N2O

No

Justification / Explanation
This is the main emission source because the
combustion of fossil fuels for electricity generation
leads to emission of CO2.
This is a minor emission source because the
emission of CH4 from the combustion of fossil fuels
is low.
This is a minor emission source because the
emission of N2O from the combustion of fossil fuels
is low.

The project activity is a Solar power project and not

a geothermal project. Thus these emission sources
are not applicable to the proposed project.

The project activity is a Solar power project and not

a geothermal project. Thus these emission sources
are not applicable to the proposed project.

The project activity is a Solar power project and not

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

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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 baseline
calculations 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 be
obtained 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 the
operation of grid-connected power plants and by the addition of new generation sources, as reflected in
the combined margin (CM) calculations described in the Tool to calculate the emission factor for an
electricity system
As per the Tool to calculate the emission factor for an electricity system, the combined margin
emissions factor is calculated as per the following steps:
Step 1: Identify the relevant electricity systems
Step 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 factor
Step 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 electricity
system is defined by the spatial extent of the power plants that are physically connected through
transmission and distribution lines to the project activity and that can be transmitted without significant
transmission constraints. It has also been mentioned that in the case of India the DNA has published a
delineation of the project electricity system and connected electricity systems, the delineations provided
are therefore used as shown in the following table.
NEW NE Grid
Northern
Chandigarh
Delhi
Haryana

Eastern
Bihar
Jharkhand
Orissa

Western
Chhattisgarh
Gujarat
Daman & Diu

North-Eastern
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Manipur

Southern grid
Southern
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Kerala

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Himachal Pradesh
Jammu&Kashmir
Punjab
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand

West Bengal
Sikkim
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Dadar & Nagar

Haveli
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Goa

Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Tripura

Tamil Nadu
Pondicherry
Lakshwadeep

The project activity supplies electricity to the NEW NE grid through the Northern regional grid and hence
the 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 OM
d) Average OM
The tool allows the use of any of the above mentioned methods to calculate the operating margin
emission factor; however, in order to use the simple OM method, it must be ensured that low-cost/must
run resources constitute less than 50% of the total grid generation in:
1. Average of the five most recent years
2. 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 available
at 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 in
which the project activity displaces grid electricity, requiring the emissions factor to be updated
annually during monitoring. If the data required calculating the emission factor for year y is
usually only available later than six months after the end of year y, alternatively the emission
factor 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 emission
reductions 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, not
including 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 the
system, excluding zero or low-cost/must-run power sources based on the average of the latest three years
of data available (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11). The OM has been calculated as per the equation 1 of the
tool:
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 units
y:
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
FCi,m,y

CO2 emission factor of power unit m in year y (tCO2/MWh)

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 units
i
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 for
which data is available at the time of submission of the CDM-PDD to the DOE for validation (ex ante
option)
As per the CO2 baseline database provided by the Central Electrcity Authority (CEA) the OM is
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Simple operating Margin (tCO2/MWh) (incl imports)

2009-10
2010-11
NEWNE
0.99
0.98
South
0.94
0.94
India
0.98
0.97

2011-12
0.98
0.96
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 the
Central Electricity Authority for the year 2011-12 which is 0.9164 tCO2/MWh. It has been calculated by
equation 13 of the tool.
EF grid,BM,y =

EGmy x EFEL,m,y
EGm,y

Where:
EFgrid,BM,y
EGm,y :
EFEL,m,y:
M
Y

Build margin CO2 emission factor in year y (tCO2/MWh)

Net quantity of electricity generated and delivered to the grid by power unit m in year y
(MWh)
CO2 emission factor of power unit m in year y (tCO2/MWh)
Power units included in the build margin
Most recent historical year for which power generation data is available

Build Margin (tCO2/MWH) not adjusted to imports

2009-10
2010-11
0.81
0.86
NEWNE
0.76
0.73
South
0.80
0.83
India

2011-12
0.92
0.85
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
Where
EFgrid,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
Operating Margin (average of 3 years)
Build Margin
Combined Margin

tCO2/MWh
0.9723
0.9164
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:
ERy = 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 of
additionality, Version 7.0.0 has been used in order to demonstrate the additionality for the project
activity. The tool defines the following steps,
Step 0: Demonstration whether the proposed project activity is the first of its kind
The 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 is
in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. However there exist barriers to this
alternative 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 equivalent
amount of electricity would be produced in the existing grid connected power plants and through the
addition 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 an
increase 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 the
installation 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 the
operation of grid-connected power plants and by the addition of new generation sources, as reflected in
the combined margin (CM) calculations described in the Tool to calculate the emission factor for an
electricity 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 and
application 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 no
mandate 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 no
legal 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 and
appropriate baseline scenario is the continuation of the current situation wherein an equivalent amount of
electricity 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 benchmark
analysis 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., levelized
cost 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 considered
appropriate. Since, the project activity supplies electricity to grid, hence in accordance with the
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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 financial
indicators recognized by additionality tool and Annex 5, EB 62. Hence, the selection of project IRR as
financial 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 project
activity.
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 ROE
has been used to determine benchmark for the project based on default values given in the Guidelines on
the assessment of Investment Analysis (Version 5, EB 62).
The average forecasted inflation rate for the host country, India, published by RBI (Reserve Bank of
India)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 of
Investment 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 2013-2022
and 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%

RE ,Return on Equity (inflation adjusted in nominal terms)

= (1+11.75%) + (1+5.30%)-1

RE

= 17.673%

Cost of debt is defined as the rate at which lenders 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 is
identified 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 found
to be 14.25% which is taken as the cost of debt, while computing the WACC.

WACC =

E
D
RE + RD (1 - TC )
V
V

Where,
V
D
E
Tc
RE
4
5

=
=
=
=
=

Total investment
Debt component of total investment
Equity component of total investment
Corporate tax rate (%)
Cost of Equity (%)

http://rbi.org.in/scripts/PublicationsView.aspx?id=13050#TA7
GUIDELINES ON THE ASSESSMENT OF INVESTMENT ANALYSIS (Version 5, EB 62)
http://cdm.unfccc.int/filestorage/O/H/N/OHNFC4T6RUZEQXDL20JVG7MWK35YI1/eb62_repan5.pdf?t=TVZ8b
HU0bWNsfDDlQeS3BRwPeqQWMn6P0eEv

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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 of
electricity 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% equity
component. 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 of
electricity 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% equity
component. 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 costs
or 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 the
other parameter which can affect 20% of the total cost for this case is only the investment cost. Thus, the
energy 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 parameters
were 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
Energy Generation

-10%

0%

+10%

8.25%
-10%

9.89%
0%

11.40%
10%

Capital Cost

11.36%
-10%

9.89%
0%

11.36%
10%

Tariff

8.25%
-10%

9.89%
0%

11.40%
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 the
critical 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 of
Annex 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 a
broadly similar technology, are of a similar scale, and take place in a comparable environment with
respect to regulatory framework, investment climate, access to technology, access to financing, etc. Other
CDM 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 be
included 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 in
the relevant region.
Paragraph 47 of the Additionality Tool Version 07.0.0 has been applied for the analysis of other activities
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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 the
identification 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 a
technology 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 in
Step 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 applicable
geographical 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 that
vary 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 factors
including 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 varies
considerably 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 since
they 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 the
grid. In India the regulatory regime and tariff structure is unique for each state, and therefore the
investment climate varies considerably from state to state. Therefore, the applicable geographical area for
the 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:

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

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Projects
excluding
Projects in
CDM
applicable
projects in N(diff)
capacity
applicable
range
capacity
range, N(all)
10
0
0
10
0
0

Technology Area

Solar*
Total

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 Nall
Therefore, Nall =

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 Ndiff.
From the projects identified above, those projects which employ different technologies have been
excluded 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 installation
of the identified projects and the difference in the investment climate at the time of investment decision of
these 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-Ndiff/Nall 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
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As the factor F is not greater than 0.2, and Nall 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 excluded
from 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 plant
from 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 start
date 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 listed
under paragraph 3 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 as
use 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-step
4b 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 listed
under 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 as
use 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-step
4b 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 carried
Out, 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 existence
of 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
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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 excluded
from 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 plant
from 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 start
date 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. Therefore while analyzing similar
activities amongst the listed projects in sub-step 4.a, there are no similar project activities.
B.6. Emission reductions
B.6.1. Explanation of methodological choices
According to the approved methodology ACM0002 (Version 13.0.0) Emission Reductions are calculated
as:ERy = 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, baseline
emission 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.
0.9723

Value(s) applied

Purpose of data

The CO2 database is an official publication of Government of India to

facilitate adoption of authentic baseline emissions data and also to ensure
uniformity 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.
Calculation of baseline emissions

Additional comment

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

Choice of data
or
Measurement methods
and procedures

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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.
0.9164

Value(s) applied

Purpose of data

The CO2 database is an official publication of Government of India to

facilitate adoption of authentic baseline emissions data and also to ensure
uniformity 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.
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 and
the 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.

Choice of data
or
Measurement methods
and procedures

B.6.3. Ex ante calculation of emission reductions

For a given year, the emission reductions contributed by the project activity (ERy) is calculated as
follows:
BEy = EGPJ, y * EF grid, CM, y
Where:
BEy
EGPJ,y

=
=

EFgrid,CM,y =

Baseline emissions in year y (tCO2/yr)

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)
Combined margin CO2 emission factor for grid connected power generation in year y
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 a
year * 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
ERy = BEy - PEy
Where:
ERy
BEy
PEy

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

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

ERy = 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
Project
Baseline emissions
Year
emissions
(t CO2e)
(t CO2e)
2013
33,494
0
2014
33,494
0
2015
33,327
0
2016
33,160
0
2017
32,994
0
2018
32,829
0
2019
32,665
0
2020
32,502
0
2021
32,339
0
2022
32,178
0
3,28,982
0
Total
10
years
Total number of
crediting years
Annual
32,898
0
average over the
crediting period

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Emission
reductions
(t CO2e)
33,494
33,494
33,327
33,160
32,994
32,829
32,665
32,502
32,339
32,178
3,28,982

32,898

Leakage
(t CO2e)

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B.7. Monitoring plan

B.7.1. Data and parameters to be monitored
Data / Parameter
Unit
Description
Source of data
Value(s) applied

Measurement methods
and procedures

Monitoring frequency
QA/QC procedures

Purpose of data
Additional comment

EG facility, y
MWh/year
Quantity of net electricity generation supplied by the project plant/unit to
the grid in year y
Monthly Generation Record by State Discom
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% after
second year)
Measurement methods and procedures:
It is a calculated parameter, calculated as difference between total
electricity exported to grid by project activity and total power imported
from 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 activity
to the grid in year y
EG Export, y is the quantity of electricity exported by the project activity to
the grid in year y
EG Import, y is the quantity of electricity imported by the project activity from
the grid in year y.
Responsibility: The meter reading for both exported and imported power
would be taken monthly by the personnel from RVPNL in presence of PP
representative.
Data Type: Calculated.
Accuracy class of energy meter: 0.2S
Monthly
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 from
state electricity board are used to cross check this data and hence ensure
consistency.
Calculation of baseline emissions
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 whichever
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Data / Parameter
Unit
Description
Source of data
Value(s) applied
Measurement methods
and procedures

Monitoring frequency
QA/QC procedures
Purpose of data
Additional comment

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EG export, y
MWh/year
Quantity of electricity exported by the project plant/unit to the grid in year
y
Monthly Generation Record by State Discom
34,952 MWh in first year
Measurement Procedure: The metering system will include a main meter
and a back-up check meter. Electricity exported by the project activity to
the grid would be monitored through the main meter installed at the
interconnection point i.e. the substation. Online arrangement would be
made for submission of this data to RVPNL for the entire duration of PPA
The procedures for metering shall comply with the Central Electricity
Authority (CEA) regulation 2006, the grid code, as amended and revised
from time to time.
Accuracy of the Measurement Method: In case of failure of main meter, the
Electricity 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 be
doubtful 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 during
the 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
Monthly
The energy meter would be calibrated annually.
Calculation of baseline emissions
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 whichever
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Data / Parameter
Unit
Description
Source of data
Value(s) applied
Measurement methods
and procedures

Monitoring frequency
QA/QC procedures
Purpose of data
Additional comment

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EG import, y
MWh/year
Quantity of electricity imported by the project plant/unit from the grid in
year y
Monthly Generation Record by State Discom
0 in first year
Measurement Procedure: The metering system will include a main meter
and a back-up check meter. Electricity imported by the project activity to
the grid would be monitored through the main meter installed at the
interconnection point i.e. the substation. Online arrangement would be
made for submission of this data to RVPNL for the entire duration of PPA
The procedures for metering shall comply with the Central Electricity
Authority (CEA) regulation 2006, the grid code, as amended and revised
from time to time.
Accuracy of the Measurement Method: In case of failure of main meter, the
Electricity 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 be
doubtful 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 during
the 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
Monthly
The energy meter would be calibrated annually..
Calculation of baseline emissions
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 whichever
occurs later.

B.7.2. Description of Monitoring Plan

The CDM project team is delegated with the responsibility to monitor and document the electricity
generated 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 organizational
structure for the monitoring plan is as mentioned below:
Designation

Responsibilities

Manager Projects

Holds complete control over monitoring aspects

pertaining to the project
Recording
Verification
Storage of data
Operation and Maintenance
Storage of Data
Data Recording

Project / site Engineer

Operation & Maintenance engineer/Service

Provider

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Organizational Structure for Monitoring Plan

Manager

Project Engineer/Controller

O& M Engineer/
Service Provider
Operation and maintenance: O & M team will be responsible for preventive maintenance, handling
emergency situations and improvement measures. Operating and maintaining a solar PV power plant
requires certain degree of skills and exposure to state of the art equipment and technology. In order to
maintain a close knit operation and safe maintenance, sufficient training will be provided to the O&M
team 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 Electricity
Authoritys 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 and
will be used in case the main meters are not working.
All meters will be calibrated annually. Records of calibration certificates will be maintained for
verification purposes. Hence, a reliable method will be ensured with monitoring of the parameters. The
invoice 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 from
the project activity. All the data monitored under the monitoring plan will be kept for two years after the
end 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:

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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 project
activity from the grid.
SECTION C. Duration and crediting period
C.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 activity
C.2.1. Type of crediting period
Fixed Crediting Period
C.2.2. Start date of crediting period
01/09/2013
C.2.3. Length of crediting period
10 years 0 months
SECTION D. Environmental impacts
D.1. Analysis of environmental impacts
As per the latest notification issued on 01/12/2009 for Environment Impact Analysis (EIA) by
Ministry 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

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

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SECTION E. Local stakeholder consultation

E.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 or
communities, 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. Local
stakeholders 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 Thanks
The 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 responses
were recorded.
E.2. Summary of comments received
A summary of the comments and queries from the stakeholders are presented below along with the
responses from the representatives of the project participants:
Comment / Query from Stakeholder
We feel that more projects can be brought here.
Can the number of projects be increased?

Response from Representative of the Project

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

Can electricity be supplied to the villagers and The power generated will be transmitted to the state
neighbourhood areas?
electricity grid. The state utility distributes the
power to according to the amount of power at its
disposal and the power demand.
The stakeholders also acknowledged the socio-economic benefits of the project activity including
improved 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 for
the local stakeholders were acknowledged.
SECTION F. Approval and authorization
PP has yet to get approval from the host country.
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Appendix 1: Contact information of project participants

Organization name
Street/P.O. Box
Building
City
State/Region
Postcode
Country
Telephone
Fax
E-mail
Website
Contact person
Title
Salutation
Last name
Middle name
First name
Department
Mobile
Direct fax
Direct tel.
Personal e-mail

Green Infra Solar Projects Limited

Pushp Vihar, Saket sector V
NBCC plaza Tower II
New Delhi
Delhi
110017
India
+91 11 49190563
+91 11 49190500
shiv@greeninfralimited.in
www.greeninfralimited.in
Mr. Shivanand Nimbargi
MD & CEO
Mr.
Nimbargi
Shivanand
+91 9810307322
+91 11 49190500
+91 11 49190563
shiv@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 of

emission 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
04.1

Date
11 April 2012

04.0

EB 66
13 March 2012

EB 25, Annex 15
26 July 2006
02
EB 14, Annex 06b
14 June 2004
01
EB 05, Paragraph 12
03 August 2002
Decision Class: Regulatory
Document Type: Form
Business Function: Registration

Nature of revision
Editorial revision to change version 02 line in history box from Annex 06 to
Annex 06b.
Revision required to ensure consistency with the Guidelines for completing
the project design document form for CDM project activities (EB 66, Annex
8).

03

Initial adoption.