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1 Gold Standard Verification GS Verification of the Registered Project Tonk Biomass Project, India GS Project # 441 Monitoring period: to No GS 10 March 2010 TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH Carbon Management Service Westendstrasse Munich - GERMANY

2 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 1 of 18 No. Date of first issue Version: Date of this revision No. of pages GS Subject: Gold Standard Verification Executing Operational Unit: TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH, Carbon Management Service Westendstrasse Munich, Federal Republic of Germany Project Participant (client): Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited, 101, Kalpataru Synergy, Opp. Grand Hyatt, Santacruz (E), Mumbai , India; OneCarbon International BV, Kanaalweg 16 G, 3526 KL Utrecht, Netherlands Registration number / Project Title CDM Project 1774: Electricity generation from mustard crop residues: Tonk, India, Version 05, dated GS Project 441: Tonk Biomass Project, India Methodology (name/version) AMS I.D version 11- Grid connected renewable electricity generation Scope(s): 1 Technical Area(s): 1.2 Revised Monitoring Plan Not applicable Monitoring period: to First CDM Monitoring (version/date) Version 1.1 / First GS Monitoring (version/date) Version 1.1 / Final CDM Monitoring (version/date) Version 1.9 / Final GS Monitoring (version/date) Version 1.3 / Project documentation link:

3 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 2 of 18 Summary: TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH has performed the verification of the Gold Standard project: Tonk Biomass Project, India. The project involves implementation of a biomass based power plant by Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL) with direct combustion boiler at the plant in Uniara, Tonk district of Rajasthan, India. The plant utilizes mustard crop residues, a renewable biomass that is abundantly available in the region. The electricity generated is primarily supplied to the Rajasthan state electricity grid. The management of KPTL is responsible for the preparation of the GHG emissions data and the reported GHG emission reductions. A document review, followed by a site visit was conducted to verify the information submitted by the project participant regarding the present verification period. Based on the assessment carried out, the verifier confirms the following: The project has been implemented and operated in accordance with the description given in the UNFCCC registered PDD (version 05, ) and Gold Standard Annex (version 05, ); The project is completely implemented as described in registered PDD and GS Annex; The monitoring plan complies with the applied methodology (AMS I.D version 11- Grid connected renewable electricity generation); The parameters are monitored as per the registered monitoring plan; and Installed equipments essential for generating emission reductions run reliably and the meters are calibrated appropriately. Further, forward action requests have been raised (i) to revise the monitoring plan in order to improve the clarity and completeness of information to clearly indicate the monitoring parameters especially regarding the description of the electricity generation and electricity for internal consumption of the power plant; (ii) since the biomass residues are available seasonally, thus the procured and consumed quantity can be reliably measured through the weigh bridge on yearly basis and since the first monitoring period does not cover a full year data, therefore this needs to be further checked during the subsequent verification; and (iii) The number of farmers from whom mustard crop residues have been bought are to be determined in order to know exactly the number of people benefitted by the project activity. The project is generating emission reductions as a GS-CDM project. The verifier can confirm that the GHG emission reductions are calculated without material misstatements. Our opinion refers to the project s GHG emissions and resulting GHG emission reductions reported, both determined due to the valid and registered project s baseline, its monitoring plan and associated documents. Based on the information we have seen and evaluated, we confirm that the implementation of the project resulted in t CO 2 e of emission reductions during the verification period to Assessment Team Leader: Bratin Roy Assessment Team Members: Sandeep Kanda Eswar Murty Certification Body responsible: Thomas Kleiser

4 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 3 of 18 Abbreviations ACM BM CAR CDM CDM-EB CER CM CMP CO 2 e CR / CL DNA DOE EF EIA / EA ER FAR FSR GHG GWP GS IPCC IRL KP KPTL MP MR NGO OM PDD PP TÜV SÜD UNFCCC VVM Approved Consolidated Methodology Build Margin Corrective Action Request Clean Development Mechanism CDM Executive Board Certified Emission Reduction Combined Margin Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol Carbon dioxide equivalent Clarification Request Designated National Authority Designated Operational Entity Emission Factor Environmental Impact Assessment / Environmental Assessment Emission Reduction Forward Action Request Feasibility Study Greenhouse Gas(es) Global Warming Potential Gold Standard Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Information Reference List Kyoto Protocol Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited Monitoring Plan Monitoring Non-Governmental Organisation Operational Margin Project Design Document Project Participant TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Validation and Verification Manual

5 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 4 of 18 Table of Contents Page 1 INTRODUCTION Objective Scope GHG Project Description 5 2 METHODOLOGY Verification Process Verification Team Review of Documents On-site Assessment and follow-up Interviews Quality of Evidence to Determine Emission Reductions Resolution of Clarification, Corrective and Forward Action Requests Internal Quality Control 9 3 VERIFICATION RESULTS FARs from Validation / Previous Verification Project Implementation in accordance with the registered PDD Compliance of the Monitoring Plan with the Monitoring Methodology Compliance of the Monitoring with the Monitoring Plan Assessment of Data and Calculation of GHG Emission Reductions 14 4 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS VERIFICATION STATEMENT Annex 1: Verification Protocol Annex 2: Information Reference List

6 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 5 of 18 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Objective Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL) has commissioned an independent verification by TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH (TÜV SÜD) of its registered GS-CDM project: Tonk Biomass Project, India. The objective of the verification work is to comply with the requirements of GS version 1 requirement. According to this assessment TÜV SÜD shall: Ensure that the project activity has been implemented and operated as per the UNFCCC registered PDD Electricity generation from mustard crop residues: Tonk, India Version 05/ , and that all physical features (technology, project equipment, monitoring and metering equipment) of the project are in place; Ensure that the Gold Standard MR and other supporting documents provided are complete and verifiable and in accordance with applicable GS requirements; Ensure that actual monitoring systems and procedures comply with the monitoring systems and procedures described in the monitoring plan and the approved methodology; and Evaluate the data recorded and stored as per the methodology AMS I.D version 11- Grid connected renewable electricity generation. 1.2 Scope The verification scope is defined as an independent and objective review and ex-post determination of the monitored reductions in GHG emissions by the Designated Operational Entity (DOE). The verification is based on the submitted monitoring report, the validated project design document (PDD) including its monitoring plan and validation report, the applied monitoring methodology, relevant decisions, clarifications and guidance from the CMP and the EB and any other information and references relevant to the project activity s resulting emission reductions. These documents are reviewed against the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol and the CDM Modalities and Procedures and rules and guidance of Gold Standard. TÜV SÜD has applied a rule-based approach based on the requirements in the validation and verification manual (VVM). The principles of accuracy and completeness, relevance, reliability and credibility were combined with a conservative approach to establish a traceable and transparent verification opinion. The verification considers both quantitative and qualitative information on emission reductions. The verification is not meant to provide any consultancy towards the client. However, stated requests for clarifications, corrective and/or forward actions may provide input for improvement of the monitoring activities. 1.3 GHG Project Description Project activity: Tonk Biomass Project, India Project Participant(s): Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited Location of the project: Uniara village, District Tonk, Rajasthan, India, Latitude 25 o 52 0 N Longitude 76 o E UNFCCC registration number: 1774-CDMP Date of UNFCCC registration: Date of GS registration: GS registration number: GS-441

7 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 6 of 18 Starting date of the CDM crediting period: The purpose of the project is the installation of biomass based power generation system with high combustion boiler and 8 MW turbo-generator system at Tonk. The power plant uses the locally available mustard crop residues as the fuel. The project employs the modified Rankine cycle technology with regenerative feed water heating and water-cooled condensation. The power plant is designed to operate with multiple agricultural biomass residues besides the mustard crop residues. The PP has signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Rajasthan Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited and supplies power to the grid.

8 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 7 of 18 2 METHODOLOGY 2.1 Verification Process The verification process is based on the approach depicted in the VVM. Standard auditing techniques have been adopted. The verification team performs first a desk review, followed by an on-site visit which results in a protocol including all the findings. The next step is to close out the findings through direct communication with the PPs and finally prepare the verification report. This verification report and other supporting documents then undergo an internal quality control by the CB climate and energy before submission to the CDM-EB. 2.2 Verification Team The appointment of the team takes into account the coverage of the technical area(s), sectoral scope(s) and relevant host country experience for verifying the emission reductions achieved by the project activity in the relevant monitoring period for the verification. The verification team was consisting of the following members: Name Qualification Coverage of sectoral scope Bratin Roy ATL Sandeep Kanda GHG-A Eswar Murty GHG-A Coverage of technical area Host country experience Bratin Roy is an Assessment Team Leader for CDM/JI projects for CDM/JI projects and also a lead auditor for quality and environmental management systems (according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001). He holds a Master Degree in Environmental Science. Mr. Roy has worked for 10 years as a consultant in the field of energy industries, renewable and non-renewable sources, and energy distribution equipment, especially biomass and solar energy. He has presented several papers related to climate change, energy efficiency and corporate sustainability in various national and international seminars and workshops. He has received extensive training in the CDM and JI validation and verification processes and has already participated in several CDM/JI project assessments. Sandeep Kanda is a GHG auditor for CDM/JI projects and energy and environment field expert at TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH. He holds a master degree in energy systems engineering, post graduate diploma in industrial safety and environmental management and bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. Before joining the TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH he has worked extensively as a consultant on projects in energy sector, manufacturing industries, chemical industries and metal production. He has carried out energy audits and worked on development of CDM projects and methodologies for various projects in the aforementioned sectors. Eswar Murty is an Auditor at TÜV SÜD South Asia. He holds a bachelors degree in Civil engineering and a post graduate diploma in Environmental management. Before joining TÜV SÜD South Asia, he worked on environmental management and CDM projects energy projects for 5 years. He has received extensive training on CDM validation and verification process. 2.3 Review of Documents The published MR, Version 1.1 submitted by the PP was made publicly available on the GS registry before the verification activities started. The published MR was assessed based on all the relevant documents as listed above. The aim of the assessment in the desk review was to accomplish the following:

9 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 8 of 18 Verify the completeness of the data and the information presented in the MR; Check the compliance of the MR with respect to the monitoring plan depicted in the registered PDD and verify that the applied methodology was carried out. Particular attention to the frequency of measurements, the quality of the metering equipment including calibration requirements, and the quality assurance and quality control procedures was paid; and Evaluate the data management and the quality assurance and quality control system in the context of their influence on the generation and reporting of emission reductions. A complete list of all documents reviewed is listed in annex 2 of this report. 2.4 On-site Assessment and follow-up Interviews During 23 rd & 24 th April 2009, TÜV SÜD performed a physical site inspection and on-site interviews with project stakeholders as a part of the initial verification for the registered CDM Project 1774: Electricity generation from mustard crop residues: Tonk, India. The data verification and consultation with stakeholders required for the Gold Standard is also done by the audit team during this site visit. This was done to: Confirm the implementation and operation of the project; Review the data flow for generating, aggregating and reporting the monitoring parameters; Confirm the correct implementation of procedures for operations and data collection; Cross-check the information provided in the MR documentation with other sources (raw data); Check the monitoring equipments against the requirements of the PDD and the approved methodology, including calibrations, maintenance, etc.; Review the calculations and assumptions used to obtained the GHG data and ER; and Identify if the quality control and quality assurance procedures are in place to prevent or correct errors or omissions in the reported parameters. A list of the persons interviewed during this verification activity is included in Annex Quality of Evidence to Determine Emission Reductions Among many others the following relevant and reliable evidences have been used by the audit team during the verification process: Compliance check with host country requirements concerning safety and pollution [8, 26]; Joint Meter Readings and invoices of electricity export [11,12]; Quality Assurance/Quality Control documents such as training records and monitoring responsibilities [13, 25]; and Calibration certificates of the metering equipments [15, 16]. Sufficient evidence covering the full verification period in the required frequency is available to validate the figures stated in the final MR. The source of the evidences will be discussed in chapter 3 of this report. Specific cross-checks have been done in cases that further sources were available. All figures in the monitoring report were cross-checked by the audit team against the raw data. The data collection system meets the requirements of the monitoring plan as per the methodology.

10 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 9 of Resolution of Clarification, Corrective and Forward Action Requests The objective of this phase of the verification process was to resolve any outstanding issues which needed to be clarified for TÜV SÜD s positive conclusion on the GHG emission reduction calculation. The findings raised as Forward Action Requests (FARs) (if any) indicated in previous reports (validation/verification) were clarified during communications between the PP and TÜV SÜD. To guarantee the transparency of the verification process, the concerns raised, based on the desk review and subsequent on-site audit assessment and follow up interviews, together with the responses given are documented in Annex 1 (verification protocol). A Corrective Action Request (CAR) is raised where TÜV SÜD identifies: non-conformities in monitoring and/or reporting with the monitoring plan and/or methodology; that the evidence provided is not sufficient to prove conformity; mistakes in assumptions, data or calculations that impair the ER; FARs stated during validation that are not solved until the on-site visit. A Clarification Request (CR) is raised where TÜV SÜD does not have enough information or the information is not clear in order to confirm a statement or data. A Forward Action Request is raised where TÜV SÜD identifies that monitoring and/or reporting required special attention or adjustments for the next verification period. Information or clarifications provided as response to an issue could also lead to a new CAR. 2.7 Internal Quality Control As a final step of verification, the final documentation including the verification report and annexes have to undergo an internal quality control by the Certification Body (CB) climate and energy, i.e. each report has to be finally approved either by the Head of the CB or the Deputy (a Veto person can be used). In case one of these two persons is part of the assessment team, the approval can only be given by the person who is not a part of the assessment team. If the documents have been satisfactorily approved, the Request for Issuance would be submitted to the GS-TAC along with the relevant documents

11 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 10 of 18 3 VERIFICATION RESULTS In the following sections the results of the verification are stated. The verification results relate to the project performance as documented and described in the final Monitoring (Version 1.9 / ) and the associated GS-Annex ( , version 1.3). The verification findings for each verification subject are presented below: 3.1 FARs from Validation / Previous Verification Based on the validation report the verification team identified no missing steps. No FARs has been presented in the validation report. 3.2 Project Implementation in accordance with the registered PDD The project is fully implemented according to the description presented in the PDD. The verifier confirms, through the visual inspection that all physical features of the GS-VER project activity including data collecting systems and storage have been implemented in accordance with the registered PDD. The project activity is completely operational and the same has been confirmed on-site. The energy meters are installed at the Grid sub station and the same are calibrated and sealed by the Meter wing of Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited. All meters are calibrated half yearly, as per the frequency stated in the registered PDD. 3.3 Compliance of the Monitoring Plan with the Monitoring Methodology The monitoring plan is in accordance with the approved methodology, AMS I.D, Version 11, applied by the CDM project activity. 3.4 Compliance of the Monitoring with the Monitoring Plan The monitoring has been carried out in accordance with the monitoring plan contained in the registered PDD and approved methodology AMS I.D, Version 11. All the parameters were monitored as per the Monitoring Plan of the registered PDD. With respect to GS requirements, the project has to comply with the parameters in Sustainable Development Assessment Matrix (see chapter 3.4.1, VVM-GS). The verification of these parameters required by the monitoring plan and also the Gold Standard requirements (see also Annex 2, MR) are provided as follows: Data / Parameter: Data unit: Description: Source of data used: E t, y GWh/yr Total measured electricity generation from the CDM project activity during the year y Electronic Trivector Meter (Main meter-tnu 01883, Back up meter- TNU 01884) at the 132 KV Grid Sub-station, Uniara. The parameter corresponds to the electricity exported to the grid and is in compliance with the methodology. The meters are maintained by RVPN and are of 0.2 accuracy class. The meters are tested every six months by representative of metering division, Rajasthan Power Procurement Center (RPPC). Daily readings are maintained at the grid sub-station and joint meter reading is carried out by representatives of KPTL and RVPN to record the energy exported and imported by the project on monthly basis. The reading of the main meter taken during JMR forms the basis for the final invoice raised by KPTL. In the event of failure of the

12 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 11 of 18 Means of verification/comments: Cross-check Data / Parameter: Data unit: Description: Source of data used: Means of verification/comments: Cross-check Data / Parameter: Data unit: Description: Source of data used: Means of verification/comments: main meter the readings from the back-up meter are considered for invoicing. In the event of main meter failure the recording shall be done based on back-up meter and will switch back to main meter after repair, calibration, testing and sealing (carried out by RVPN). The values indicated in the emission reduction calculation sheet have been checked from the daily records, JMRs and Invoices and same were found to be consistent. The readings of log book at project plant power house, JMR and invoices checked during the on-site audit have been found to be consistent. E pl, y GWh/yr Total annual electricity for internal consumption of the power plant during the year y Electronic Trivector Meter (Main meter-tnu 01883, Back up meter- TNU 01884) at the 132 KV Grid Sub-station, Uniara. This parameter corresponds to the electricity imported from the grid to meet the auxiliary requirements during the time when the power plant is not running. When the power plant is running the auxiliary requirements are met by the generation itself and the rest being exported. It has been verified during on-site audit that the meters (main and back-up meter) used for measuring the export and import from grid are bi-directional in nature therefore both the indicated parameters (export and import) are measured by both the meters (main and back-up meter). The values indicated in the emission reduction calculation sheet have been checked from the daily records, JMRs and Invoices and same were found to be consistent. The readings of log book at project plant power house, JMR and invoices checked during the on-site audit have been found to be consistent. BC y,i Tons/yr Total consumption of dry biomass i for year y The parameter corresponds to the biomass being procured and finally is consumed over a period and is in compliance with the registered PDD. It has been verified during the on-site audit that for each fuel type the quantity of fuel is measured at the weigh-bridge at the power plant entrance during arrival. Also, the fuel being fed to the boiler is measured at the belt conveyor. The weigh bridge is calibrated annually. The weighbridge is maintained by KPTL and is of 5 kg uncertainty level The information on the each type of biomass procured and consumed has been indicated in the revised MR. It is understood that mustard crop residues are available seasonally (primarily only in the months of March-June) for every year and have to be stored for the remaining part of the year for consumption, this being a cyclic process. Each type of fuel procured is measured through the weigh bridge. The fuel consumption is also measured at the belt conveyor feeding the boiler

13 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 12 of 18 Cross-check and the same is also incorporated in the revised MR. Further it is clarified that since the measurement at the belt conveyor cannot indicate the fuel type and is relatively less reliable thus the quantity of fuel input is based on the weigh bridge data as indicated in the registered PDD. The readings of log book at project plant and biomass purchase receipts have been found consistent. Data / Parameter: FC y, Data unit: Tons/yr Description: Total consumption of fossil fuels for year y Source of data used: Plant records Means of All data were cross-checked and verified during on-site visit for entire verification/comments: monitoring period. No fossil fuel has been used in the power plant during the monitoring period. Also, during the on-site audit no provision for fossil fuel firing at the project site could be found. Cross-check It has been found that the amount of electricity generated calculated using specific fuel consumption and amount of each type of biomass fuel used is higher than the actual electricity generated. Data / Parameter: Data unit: Description: Source of data used: Means of verification/comments: Cross-check B y,i Tons/yr Quantity of biomass available in the region The "District Statistical Data Book" published by Economical & Statistical Directorate, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur for the year and the "Survey On the use of Mustard Crop Residue by the Brick Kilns Located in Tonk, Bundi & Sawai Madhpur Districts, Rajasthan (India)", Nature Club of Rajasthan, Jaipur, The stated documentary evidences demonstrate surplus availability of biomass residue in the region of the project activity. The quantitative information on the surplus availability of biomass residue in the region of the project activity has been incorporated in the revised MR in accordance with the tool and the monitoring plan. Additional GS parameters Data / Parameter: Water Quality Data unit: mg/l Description: Water quality of the plant Source of data used: Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board Means of verification/comments: Based on the consent letter given by Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board Cross-check Payment made towards the water cess Data / Parameter: Air Quality Data unit: g/m 3 Description: Air quality of the plant Source of data used: Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board & Indian Ambient Air quality standards

14 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 13 of 18 Means of verification/comments: Cross-check Consent to operate under the Air Act - consent letter given by Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board. During the course of validation earlier it has been confirmed that in the absence of the project activity the biomass residue is burnt in the fields. Technical specifications and operation of the electrostatic precipitator (ESP) Data / Parameter: Livelihood of the poor Data unit: -- Description: Number of farmers benefitted by the sale of biomass residues Source of data used: Biomass purchase data Means of Based on the data for purchase of mustard crop residues from verification/comments: farmers at KPTL plant. The number of farmers from whom mustard crop residues have been bought are to be determined in order to know exactly the number of people benefitted by the project activity. The number of deliveries is not the correct measure as the same farmer may deliver the biomass residues to the plant more than once. The information of the number of farmers with complete details is to be presented and the same would be checked during next verification.accordingly a FAR has been raised to know the actual number of farmers benefitted from sale of mustard crop residues during the next verification period. Cross-check Certificate from the chartered accountant firm indicating the goods received note (GRN) Data / Parameter: Employment numbers Data unit: ---- Description: Number of people employed in the plant as a result of project activity Source of data used: Employment records of KPTL plant Means of Based on the number of personnel employed verification/comments: Cross-check Salary details of staff of the plant Data / Parameter: Technological self reliance Data unit: -- Description: Number of engineers trained to operate and implement the technology Source of data used: Plant data Means of Based on the training records of KPTL staff verification/comments: Cross-check Based on the employee records of KPTL. Data / Parameter: Resource Competition Data unit: -- Description: Quantity of biomass residues type n available in the region Source of data used: The "District Statistical Data Book" published by Economical & Statistical Directorate, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur for the year and the "Survey On the use of Mustard Crop

15 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 14 of 18 Residue by the Brick Kilns Located in Tonk, Bundi & Sawai Madhpur Districts, Rajasthan (India)", Nature Club of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Means of The stated documentary evidences demonstrate surplus availability verification/comments: of biomass residue in the region of the project activity. The quantitative information on the surplus availability of biomass residue in the region of the project activity has been incorporated in the revised MR in accordance with the tool and the monitoring plan. Cross-check -- The calibration of all metering equipments is done as per the registered PDD and the relevant calibration documents were viewed by the audit team during the on-site visit. These calibration certificates confirm the calibration status listed in the Monitoring for all meters. No deviations exceeding the required frequency or the stated limits were found. Hence raw data of all measured parameter are reliable and serve as the basis for the reported emission reductions. 3.5 Assessment of Data and Calculation of GHG Emission Reductions The Emission Reduction Calculations are laid down in the Monitoring. As the approach to calculate the baseline emissions is based on the applied methodology AMS I.D. Version 11, net amount of electricity produced solely by biomass and exported to the grid multiplied with the exante defined emission factor for the respective grid. Such an approach is deemed to be acceptable. The reported data has been cross checked against other sources as explained in section 3.4. The verifier confirms that the methods and formulae used to obtain the baseline emissions are appropriate. The same have been done in accordance with the methods and formulae described in the registered monitoring plan and applicable methodology.the verifier confirms that the default value (from PDD) for grid emission factor of tco 2 /GWh has been correctly applied.

16 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 15 of 18 4 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS The verifier can confirm that the published MR and related documents are complete and verifiable in accordance with CDM requirements. All the findings raised by the verification team, the responses by the PPs and the conclusion from the team are presented in Annex 1, the means of verification (MoV) and resulting changes in the MR or related documents are stated as follows: Corrective Action Requests CAR 1: Please include the major planned/forced outage details during the monitoring period in the MR. MoV: The outage details of the plant have been checked from the plant records during on-site audit and can be confirmed. Changes: The MR has been revised to include the planned/forced outages in the plant. CAR 2: Please include the procedure for data recording and archiving for all the monitored parameters in the MR. MoV: The procedure for data recording and archiving of parameters indicated in the submitted monitoring manual has been checked during the on-site audit and can be confirmed. Changes: The indicated procedures are provided in the submitted monitoring manual. CAR 3: Please include the quantitative information on the surplus availability of biomass residue in the region of the project activity and also provide the associated supporting documents. MoV: The quantitative information on the surplus availability of biomass residue in the region of the project activity has been incorporated in the MR in accordance with the tool and the monitoring plan. The PP has also provided the associated supporting documents. Changes: The revised MR has been submitted to the DOE. CAR 4: Since the data for the present monitoring period starts from 7 th Oct therefore the daily records for the October month have been checked during the on-site audit and it has been found that the values for the October month are over-stated in the published MR and do not correspond to the actual export and import. Please correct the same and provide appropriate justification and procedures to avoid such mistakes in the future. MoV: The MR has been corrected corresponding to the actual values of export and import as verified during the on-site audit. Changes: The revised MR with the corrected data on electricity exported and imported has been submitted to the DOE. CAR 5: Please include the justification in the monitoring report explaining how the biomass quantity for the monitoring period is determined, as this is not done for the complete year. MoV: The information on the each type of biomass procured and consumed has been indicated in the revised MR. It is understood that mustard crop residues are available seasonally (primarily only in the months of March-June) for every year and have to be stored for the remaining part of the year for consumption, this being a cyclic process. Each type of fuel procured is measured through the weigh bridge. The fuel consumption is also measured at the belt conveyor feeding the boiler and the same is also incorporated in the revised MR. It has been found that the amount of electricity generated calculated using specific fuel consumption and amount of each type of biomass fuel used is higher than the actual electricity generated.

17 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 16 of 18 Further it is clarified that since the measurement at the belt conveyor cannot indicate the fuel type and is relatively less reliable thus the quantity of fuel input is based on the weigh bridge data as indicated in the registered PDD. Also, as the biomass balance of the project can only be finally determined on an annual basis, in this case after the end of the first year of the crediting period. Thus a FAR2 is being raised accordingly. Changes: The revised MR including the information of biomass procured as measured by the weigh bridge and also biomass consumed as measured at the belt conveyor feeding to the boiler during the monitoring period has been submitted to the DOE. CAR 6: Please include the information in the MR in accordance with EB 48, Annex 68, para 10(a), especially regarding the information on the following: calibration of monitoring instruments; emission factor and comparison of the actual emission reduction claimed in the monitoring period with the estimate in the registered PDD. MoV: The revised MR includes the information on the calibration of the monitoring instruments; emission factor and comparison of the actual emission reduction claimed in the monitoring period with the estimate in the registered PDD. The calibration certificates have been checked. The emission factor as indicated in the registered PDD has been used. Since the actual emission reductions are higher as compared to the apportioned estimated figure in the PDD, the explanation is provided by the PP. Although the presented emission reductions are higher than the apportioned values presented in the registered PDD, it does not impact the applicability or the additionality of the project. It was also clarified that low plant load factor considered at the time of PDD preparation by the PP, which was based on their previous experience of similar plant at Ganganagar (UNFCCC registered project no.58). After this, KPTL was able to minimize the technical problems. Hence the ER s exceed than that of the PDD. Changes: The revised MR in accordance with EB 48, Annex 68, para 10(a) has been submitted to the DOE. Clarification Requests CR 1: Please provide the documentary evidence to demonstrate surplus availability of biomass residue in the region of the project activity. MoV: The "District Statistical Data Book" published by Economical & Statistical Directorate, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur for the year and the "Survey On the use of Mustard Crop Residue by the Brick Kilns Located in Tonk, Bundi & Sawai Madhpur Districts, Rajasthan (India)", Nature Club of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 2008, has been checked. Changes: The revised MR includes the information on surplus availability of biomass in accordance with the submitted documents. CR 2: Please clarify why the total generation exceeded 8 MW in the months of November, December and January, during the monitoring period. Also clarify why the auxiliary consumption for 2 nd January is less in comparison of rest of the month. MoV: It has been clarified that the total generation exceeded 8 MW capacity in the months of November, December and January, during the monitoring period due to the overloading of the turbine. This is deemed acceptable in the given context as the overloading is much below the 10% overloading limit. Also it has been clarified that due to the forced outage the auxiliary consumption for 2nd January is less in comparison of rest of the month. Changes: No changes in the MR.

18 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 17 of 18 Forward Action Requests FAR 1: In accordance with EB-49, Annex-28, in order to improve the clarity and completeness of information the monitoring plan should be revised to clearly indicate the monitoring parameters especially regarding the description of the electricity generation and electricity for internal consumption of the power plant. A request of revision of monitoring plan needs to be submitted before next verification. FAR 2: As the biomass residues are available seasonally, therefore the procured and consumed quantity can be reliably measured through the weigh bridge on yearly basis. As the first monitoring period does not cover entire 12 month data therefore the biomass quantity should be checked during the subsequent verification. FAR 3: The number of farmers from whom mustard crop residues have been bought are to be determined in order to know exactly the number of people benefitted by the project activity. The number of deliveries is not the correct measure as the same farmer may deliver the biomass residues to the plant more than once. The information of the number of farmers with complete details is to be presented and the same would be checked during next verification.

19 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Page 18 of 18 5 VERIFICATION STATEMENT TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH has performed the Gold Standard verification of the project: Tonk Biomass Project, India.The verification is based on the currently valid documentation of the Gold Standard. The management of Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited is responsible for the preparation of the GHG emissions data and the reported GHG emission reductions on the basis set out within the project s Monitoring Plan indicated in the registered PDD version 05, dated and the applied methodology AMS I.D version 11- Grid connected renewable electricity generation. The verifier can confirm that: The development and maintenance of records and reporting procedures are in accordance with the registered monitoring plan; The project is operated as planned and described in the validated and registered PDD and the Gold Standard annex; The installed equipment being essential for generating emission reduction runs reliably and is calibrated appropriately; The monitoring system is in place and generates GHG emission reductions data; The GHG emission reductions are calculated without material misstatements; The monitoring plan in the monitoring report is as per the PDD; and The monitoring plan in the approved PDD is as per the applied methodology. Our opinion is based on the project s GHG emissions and resulting GHG emission reductions reported, which have been both determined through the valid and registered project s baseline, its monitoring plan and its associated documents. Based on the information we have seen and evaluated, we confirm the following statement: ing period: From to Verified emissions in the above reporting period: Baseline emissions: t CO 2 e Project emissions: 0 t CO 2 e Leakage emission: 0 t CO 2 e Emission reductions: t CO 2 e Munich, India, Thomas Kleiser Certification Body climate and energy TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH Bratin Roy Assessment Team Leader

20 PERIODIC VERIFICATION Annex 1: Verification Protocol

21 Page 1 of 29 Table of Contents 1. Project Activity Implementation 1.1. Technology 1.2. Organization 1.3. Quality Management System 1.4. Remaining FARs from previous report(s) 2. Monitoring Plan Implementation 2.1. Parameters 2.2. Parameters measured directly with instruments 2.3. Parameters measured through sampling 2.4. Parameters obtained through external sources and accounting data 2.5. Other parameters 3. Data Processing and ER calculation 4. Additional assessment 4.1. Internal Review 4.2. Peculiarities 4.3. Further additional requirements 4.4. Data ing 5. Compilation and Resolutions of CARs, CRs and FARs Checklist is applicable to registered Project Activity No.: 1774 (CDM), 441 (GS) Page A-1

22 Page 2 of Project Activity Implementation 1.1. Technology Location (s) PDD Description Verified Situation Conclusion Description / Address: Description: The proposed project is a biomass-based power generation project. The project will use the locally available mustard crop residue as a primarily fuel that is abundantly available near the project area. The installed capacity of the project is 8.0 MW. The electricity generated will be sold primarily to the state grid. Address: Khatoli village, Approximately 5 kilometres from Uniara Town, Tonk District, Rajasthan, India During the on-site visit, it has been confirmed that the project site is in compliance with the description of the registered PDD. The description of the on-site situation can also be confirmed by the following documents that were verified during site visit: Power Purchase Agreement between KPTL and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPN); Synchronization of 8 MW TG with Uniara grid substation; and Invoices for power export during the monitoring period. 1, 2, 3, 5-12 GPS coordinates: Latitude: N Longitude: E The GPS coordinates were verified on site. 2 Technical Equipment Main Components PDD Description Verified Situation Conclusion Description Biomass Power generation plant Description Installed capacity 8 MW (electrical) Direct combustion boiler technology. Medium-pressure steam boiler (modified Rankine cycle with regenerative feed water The installed capacity of the plant is 8 MW. The Turbo generator installed is of single casing direct couplet condensing type. The manufacturer is Hangzhou steam turbine company limited. The boiler installed is of 38 Tonnes per hour (TPH) capacity. The project equipments installed were verified during on site visit and were found to be in compliance with the 2, 6, 7 Checklist is applicable to registered Project Activity No.: 1774 (CDM), 441 (GS) Page A-2

23 Page 3 of 29 Operation Status during verification heating and water-cooled condensation) project description. The commissioning certificate of the 8 MW turbine, technical specifications of the turbine and boiler have been checked on site. Approvals / Licenses Actual Operation Status Remarks to Special Operational Status During the Verification Period Verified Situation The Plant has got the consent to operate the biomass based power plant from Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board under Air and Water Acts. The same have been checked during the on-site visit. Start date of operation: (Synchronisation with Grid) Under construction In operation Out of operation Reason and date (if out of operation): NA Project has been implemented and operating as described in registered PDD. The outages during the monitoring period are due to grid and electrical disturbances and the details regarding the same have been checked during the on site visit. Corrective Action Request No.1. Please include the major planned/forced outage details during the monitoring period in the MR. Conclusion 2, 8 9 2, 3, 5-10 CAR Organization Project Participant (s) PDD Description Verified Situation Conclusion Entity: Kalpataru Power Transmission This has been verified on-site. 2, 3 Checklist is applicable to registered Project Activity No.: 1774 (CDM), 441 (GS) Page A-3

24 Page 4 of 29 Limited (KPTL) Responsible person: Mr. Ajay Munot (Executive Director) CDM Project management: KPTL management is responsible for CDM project management As Mr. Ajay Munot has left the organization, Mr. Anand Chopra takes the overall responsibility of the monitoring plan and its implementation. One Carbon International is responsible for preparation and submission of the Monitoring. The monitoring and measurement of power generation are done diligently every month as a core business of the company and hence a permanent control of the figures in joint meter readings as well as invoices raised takes place. The procedure for data collection and archiving has been verified on site. The shift operators record the data from the energy meter in a logbook or a computer system. The data is collected in daily plant operation reports and presented to the responsible manager who has to verify the data for the purpose of quality control. The verified report is then presented to the deputy manager who also has to verify the data before the data will be finally approved by the senior vice president of KPTL. Corrective Action Request No.2. Please include the procedure for data recording and archiving for all the monitored parameters in the MR. CAR CR 1.3. Quality Management System General aspects of the Quality Management System Quality Management Manual: KPTL is responsible for all kinds of quality management manual Responsibilities: Shift engineer or Electrical Manager assistant Qualification and Training: KPTL will hire the qualified person Verified Situation The CDM monitoring manual has been submitted to the audit team. This was confirmed through interviews and discussions during on site visit. KPTL has provided in house training to its staff on equipment operation, fire safety and also has sent their employees to external training programmes. The documents Conclusion Checklist is applicable to registered Project Activity No.: 1774 (CDM), 441 (GS) Page A-4

25 Page 5 of 29 who will be trained on job later Implementation of QM-system: KPTL is responsible for development and implementation of QM-system supporting these trainings have been verified during on site visit. Description in PDD has found to be implemented on site. Quality assurance procedures are in place; for example, the joint meter reports are reviewed for accuracy and correctness by plant manager and then the invoices are prepared for submission to the State Electricity Board. 11,12, Remaining FARs from previous report(s) Remaining Requests from Previous (s) Summary of project owner response Audit team Conclusion Forward action request No. 1: Not applicable (NA) NA Checklist is applicable to registered Project Activity No.: 1774 (CDM), 441 (GS) Page A-5

26 Page 6 of Monitoring Plan Implementation 2.1. Parameters Parameters Meth/tool PDD MR Included in table Electricity generated by the renewable technology (Corresponding to the net electricity generated/supplied to the grid as referred from SSC_315) Amount of biomass input (each type) Total measured electricity generation from the CDM project activity during the year y Total annual electricity for internal consumption of the power plant during the year y Total consumption of dry biomass category i for year y Total measured electricity generation from the CDM project activity during the year y Total annual electricity for internal consumption of the power plant during the year y Total consumption of dry biomass i for year y 2.2 table table table 2 Compliance The parameter corresponds to the electricity exported to the grid and is in compliance with the methodology. Forward Action Request No.1. In accordance with EB-49, Annex-28, in order to improve the clarity and completeness of information the monitoring plan should be revised to clearly indicate the monitoring parameters especially regarding the description of the electricity generation and electricity for internal consumption of the power plant. A request of revision of monitoring plan needs to be submitted before next verification. This parameter corresponds to the electricity imported from the grid to meet the auxiliary requirements during the time when the power plant is not running. When the power plant is running the auxiliary requirements are met by the generation itself and the rest being exported. Thus the parameter is in compliance with the methodology. Further refer FAR above. The parameter corresponds to the biomass being procured and finally is consumed over a period and is in compliance with the registered PDD. Conclusion FAR 1-4 FAR Checklist is applicable to registered Project Activity No.: 1774 (CDM), 441 (GS) Page A-6