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1 ANNEX R PASSPORT TEMPLATE CONTENTS A. Project title B. Project description C. Proof of project eligibility D. Unique Project Identification E. Outcome stakeholder consultation process F. Outcome sustainability assessment G. Sustainability monitoring plan H. Additionality and conservativeness deviations Annex 1 ODA declarations

2 SECTION A. Project Title Title: Wind Power Project at Khanapur, Sangli, Maharashtra, India Date: 01/11/2015 Version no.: 01 SECTION B. Project description M/s Orange Maha Wind Energy Private Limited (OMEPL) is setting up wind power project at Khanapur, Sangli District, Maharashtra with capacity of 34 MW (17 X 2 MW). The purpose of the project activity is to generate electrical power using wind energy through operation of Wind Electric Generators (WEG s). The total installed capacity of the project activity is 34 MW comprising of 17 nos of Gamesa G 97 turbines of 2 MW each. The purpose of the project activity is to generate electrical power using wind energy through operation of Wind Electric Generators (WEG s), there by displacing non-renewable fossil resources resulting to sustainable, economic and environmental development. In the absence of the project activity equivalent amount of power generation would have taken place through fossil fuel dominated power generating stations. Thus the renewable energy generation from the Wind Power Project will result in reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions. The export of power to the NEWNE grid will support stabilization of local grid. The annual GHG emission reduction through this project activity is 65,562 tco2e. Estimated project start date: February 2016

3 SECTION C. Proof of project eligibility C.1. Scale of the Project Please tick where applicable: Project Type Large Small C.2. Host Country India

4 C.3. Project Type Please tick where applicable: Project type Yes No Does your project activity classify as a Renewable Energy project? Does your project activity classify as an End-use Energy Efficiency Improvement project? Does your project activity classify as waste handling and disposal project? Please justify the eligibility of your project activity: The proposed project activity meets the definition of the project type renewable energy as the project activity is a large scale renewable energy project, utilizing wind energy for generation and supply of electricity as per Annex C of Gold Standard version 2.2, GUIDANCE ON PROJECT TYPE ELIGIBILITY, which defines three eligible project types: renewable energy supply, end-use energy efficiency and waste handling and disposal. There are no additional specific eligibility criteria for wind power projects as per the annex AD and annexure C of the gold standard version 2.2. The project meets the eligibility criteria as per the GS requirements as tabulated below: GS Tool Kit No Eligibility Criteria Requirement Scale of project The project activity involves installation of 17 numbers of horizontal axis wind turbine generators with power output of 2000 kw each. Thus, the total capacity is 34 MW, therefore the project is defined as large scale activity as per the UNFCCC guidelines Host country or state The project is located in India which is a non-annex I country as defined by UNFCCC.

5 1.2.3 Type of project The proposed project activity meets the definition of the project type The Renewable Energy Supply category, as the project activity is a large scale renewable energy project, utilizing wind energy for generation and supply of electricity as per Annex C of Gold Standard version 2.2, GUIDANCE ON PROJECT TYPE ELIGIBILITY Greenhouse gases Project activity displaced CO 2 emissions resulting from generation of electricity from the conventional grid connected power plants (primarily fossil fuel based power plants) Official Development Assistance (ODA) There is no ODA funding for the project activity Project timeframe Previous announcement check: The Project is a green field project and was not announced to be going ahead without the revenues from carbon credits. Retroactive registration: The project is a green field project and the proponent intimated GS and conducted LSC meeting and is not a retroactive project as per GS requirements Document. Retroactive crediting: The project is a greenfield project and going for renewal crediting period of one to three periods of 7 years and not eligible for retroactive crediting. Parallel submission: The project is going only for GS VER Other Certification Schemes The project is not involved in any emission trading schemes and is going only for Gold Standard VERs. As per the above criteria the project is eligible for GS VERs. Pre Announcement Yes No Was your project previously announced? Explain your statement on pre announcement This project activity has not been announced previously. C.4. Greenhouse gas

6 Greenhouse Gas Carbon dioxide Methane Nitrous oxide C.5. Project Registration Type Project Registration Type Regular Pre-feasibility assessment Retroactive projects (T.2.5.1) Preliminary evaluation (eg: Large Hydro or palm oilrelated project) (T.2.5.2) Rejected by UNFCCC (T2.5.3) If Retroactive, please indicate Start Date of project activity dd/mm/yyyy: 01/07/2015 SECTION D. Unique project identification D.1. GPS-coordinates of project location

7 Coordinates Latitude Longitude 23 44' " N 74 58' "E Sl No Id Latitude N Longitude E 1 Ben Ben Ben UN Ben Ben GA K K K HC G G K UN UN UN Explain given coordinates The project is located in Sangli District in Maharashtra State, India. The wind power project site is close to SH 78 about 15 km from Khanapur town. D.2. Map

8 SECTION E. Outcome stakeholder consultation process E.1. Assessment of stakeholder comments

9 All comments from stakeholders were considered as serious and reasonable. An adequate answers was provided. Some of the comments and clarifications are provided below Stakeholder comment Will we get free power from project Will the local people get jobs from the project Was comment taken into account (Yes/ No)? Clarified Clarified Explanation (Why? How?) As the project supplies the generated electricity to grid as per the PPA entered with Government project proponent cannot supply free electricity from project Project proponent ensures that local workforce will be given priority for temporary and permanent jobs that arise from the project. Will the fans produce air Clarified The WEGs will utilize wind /air to generate electricity. Will the company do any development activities in the village Clarified Project proponent as part of CSR activities will take up development activities in the villages along with the local authorities. E.2. Stakeholder Feedback Round Please describe report how the feedback round was organised, what the outcomes were and how you followed up on the feedback.

10 The project Proponent yet to conduct the stakeholders feedback round meeting, which they intend to do along with validation site visit of the project. E. 3. Discussion on continuous input / grievance mechanism Discuss the Continuous input / grievance mechanism expression method and details, as discussed with local stakeholders. Continuous Input / Grievance Expression Process Book Method Chosen (include all known details e.g. location of book, phone, number, identity of mediator) A book will be placed in Panchayet office to convey grievances regarding the project activity Justification This will be most appropriate as the panchayet bhavan is accessible to all the stakeholders and the book will be reviewed quarterly and grievances (if any) will be addressed accordingly. Telephone access Phone number of the contact person is circulated along with the NTS in the stakeholder meeting and is also available in Panchayet Bhavan. Internet/ access info@orangerenewable.net ID of the contact person is circulated along with the NTS in the stakeholder meeting and is also available in Panchayet Bhavan. Nominated Independent Mediator (optional) All issues identified during the crediting period through any of the Methods shall have a mitigation measure in place. The identified issue should be discussed in the revised Passport and the corresponding mitigation measure should be added to sustainability monitoring plan in section G. SECTION F. Outcome Sustainability assessment

11 F.1. Do no harm Assessment Safeguarding principles Description of relevance to my project Assessme nt of my project risks breaching it (low, medium, high) Mitigatio n measure 1. The project During construction and operation Low Not respects of the project the project Required internationally proponent respects all the human proclaimed human rights. rights including The project is not in any kind of dignity, cultural conflict with the livelihood of local property and people. Project proponent had uniqueness of conducted a stakeholders indigenous people. consultation and sought their The project is not opinion. complicity in human rights abuses. 2. The project does The proponent obtained NOC Low Not not involve and is from all the Gram Panchayets for Required not complicit in establishing the plant. The project involuntary does not involve and is not resettlement complicit in involuntary resettlement in any way. 3. The project does not involve and is not complicit in the alteration, damage or removal of any critical cultural heritage. The project does not alter, damage or remove any cultural heritage.the site below gives the list of cultural heritage sites in India by UNESCO from which it is clear that the project site does Low Not Required not a cultural heritage site. Source:

12 arties/in 4. The project The proponent conforms that all Low Not respects the the fundamental rights of the Required employees employees will be respected and freedom of there will be no restrictions on association and freedom of association and right their right to to collective bargaining. collective bargaining, and is not complicit in restrictions of these freedoms and rights The rights of industrial trade unions and their members have been protected by law in India since The Trade Unions Act, 1926: default/files/knowledge_base/poli cies_and_regulations/the_trade_u nions_act_1926.pdf 5. The project does The proponent assures that there Low Not not involve and is will be no bonded or forced labour Required not complicit in any during construction and operation form of forced or of the project activity. compulsory labour 6. The project does Child labour is strictly prohibited Low Not not employ and is in the country.the proponent Required not complicit in any assures that no child labour will be form of child labour employed during construction and operation of the plant. Source: d_labour_law_in_india.htm 7. The project does The project will not employ any Low Not not employ and is personnel based on gender, race, Required not complicit in any religion, sexual orientation or any form of other basis. As the Constitution of discrimination the host country prohibits based on gender, discrimination on the basis of a race, religion, person's race, sex, religion, place

13 sexual orientation of birth, or social status or any other basis 8. The project provides workers with a safe and healthy work environment and is not complicit in exposing workers to unsafe and unhealthy work environments. The proponent assures to follow all the safety measures and create healthy working conditions during construction & operation too. The project proponent respects all the acts on health and safety and will follow them. m/articles/occ.htm Low Not Required The project utilizes a technology for power generation that is internationally recognized as amongst the most environmentallyfriendly solutions currently available. The 34 MW wind project provides clean and renewable energy supply. Low The project takes a precautionary approach with regard to environmental challenges and is not complicit in practices that are contrary to the precautionary principle. 1 It is confirmed that the project conforms with local and national environmental regulations and has communicated with stakeholders. Low The project does not involve and is not complicit in significant conversion or It is confirmed that the project is not in the proximity of any critical natural heritage site on the World Heritage list or key national scenic area, national nature reserves or Low 1 Definition of precautionary principle: When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause and effect relationships are not fully established scientifically. (Source: The Wingspread Conference on the Precautionary Principle [1998]).

14 degradation of critical natural habitats, including those that are (a) legally protected, (b) officially proposed for protection, (c) identified by authorities sources for their high conservation value or (d) recognized as protected by traditional local communities. national parks. Host country ratification of the World Heritage Convention (1977): arties/ Further, the project site is not in the proximity of ecologicallysensitive or biodiversity hotspot as the project is situated at a designated wind site identified by government agency considering all the necessary factors for developing wind projects The project has been developed with transparent communication with local communities. Stakeholder consultation. The project does not involve and is not complicit in corruption. The proponent conforms that there is no corruption involved in the project activity. Low Additional relevant critical issues for my project type Description of relevance to my project Assessme nt of relevance to my project (low, medium, high) Mitigatio n measure etc F.2. Sustainable Development matrix Insert table as in section D3 from your Stakeholder Consultation report (Sustainable Development matrix).

15 Indicator Mitigation measure Relevance to achieving MDG Chosen parameter and explanation Preliminary score Gold Standard indicators of sustainable development If relevant, copy mitigation measure from Do No Harm assessment, and include mitigation measure used to neutralise a score of - Check mdg and or.org Describe how your indicator is related to local MDG goals Defined by project developer Negative impact: score - in case negative impact is not fully mitigated, score 0 in case impact is planned to be fully mitigated No change in impact: score 0 Positive impact: score + Air quality Ensure Environmental Sustainability (Goal 7) Water quality and quantity Ensure Environmental Sustainability Reduction of air pollution. As per the Gold Standard Toolkit (version 2.2) the chosen parameters are SO x and NO x emissions. The project does not have any impact on air quality of the region and does not amount to SO x and NO x emissions. As per the Gold Standard Toolkit (version 0 0

16 (Goal 7) Soil condition Ensure Environmental Sustainability (Goal 7) Other pollutants Ensure Environmental Sustainability (Goal 7) 2.2) the chosen parameters are release of pollutants and changes in water balance and availability in ground- and surface water. As project is a wind project Water quality and quantity are not affected by the project. The project will not discharge any effluents. As per the Gold Standard Toolkit (version 2.2) the chosen parameters are pollutants, organic matter content, and erosion. The project will not release any pollutants into or change the organic matter content of the soil or lead to erosion. As per the Gold Standard Toolkit (version 2.2) The chosen parameter is noise, as the project is placed in isolated areas that have been designated by 0 0

17 Biodiversity Ensure Environmental Sustainability (Goal 7) the local government as appropriate wind zones. The little noise caused by wind will die down with distance. As per the Gold Standard Toolkit (version 2.2) the chosen parameters are: Number of genes (i.e., genetic diversity within a species) species and habitats existing within the project s impact boundaries. Alteration or destruction of natural habitat Depletion level of renewable stocks like water, forests, fisheries Bird Strikes The project will not affect genetic diversity, alter or destruct natural habitat or deplete 0

18 stocks of renewable resources. Quality of employment Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger (Goal 1) As per the Gold Standard Toolkit (version 2.2) the chosen parameter is whether jobs resulting from the project activity are highly or poorly qualified, temporary or permanent. + The above parameters are discussed in justifications given below Livelihood of the poor Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger (Goal 1) As per the Gold Standard Toolkit (version 2.2) the chosen parameters include: poverty alleviation, access to health care services and sanitation, etc. + The above parameters are discussed in justifications given below Access to affordable and clean energy services Ensure Environmental Sustainability (Goal 7) As per the Gold Standard Toolkit (version 2) the chosen parameter is: +

19 Presence, affordability and reliability of services The wind energy based power generation is considered to be clean energy since there are no emissions released by this. This is contributing to increasing the share of renewable energy electricity generation in the country Human and institutional capacity Achieve Universal Primary education (Goal 2) Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women (Goal 3) As per the Gold Standard Toolkit (version 2.2) the chosen parameters are: Access to primary, secondary and tertiary schooling Gender equality, and Empowerm ent The above parameters are discussed in justifications given below 0 Quantitative employment and income Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger As per the Gold Standard Toolkit (version +

20 generation (Goal 1) 2.2) the chosen parameters are: Number of jobs Income from employmen t in the formal and informal sector. The above parameters are discussed in justifications given below Balance of payments and investment Develop a Global Partnership for Development (Goal 8) As per the Gold Standard Toolkit (version 2.2) the chosen parameters are: Net foreign currency savings Investment into an unfamiliar foreign technology There is no investment involved in foreign currency or investment from any other country. All investments for the project activity have been envisaged to be met domestically. Technology transfer and technological Develop a Global Partnership for As per the Gold Standard Toolkit (version 0

21 self-reliance Development (Goal 8) 2.2) the chosen parameter is: Activities that build usable and sustainable know-how in a region/country for a technology, where knowhow was previously lacking. The penetration of wind energy technology is prominent in India and there is not technology transfer involved for the project activity. Justification choices, data source and provision of references A justification paragraph and reference source is required for each indicator, regardless of score Air quality This clean energy project will not produce any pollutants such as SO x and NO x to the atmosphere. As the project supplies electricity to a grid system that is highly reliant on fossil fuels, it will help to reduce SO x and NO x emissions that would occur without the project activity, and thus may have a positive impact on overall air quality. Hence considered positive. Source :Wind Power Development in India by G.M.Pillai Water quality and quantity Wind Power projects use insignificant quantities of water compared to other forms of electricity generation. Wind power projects may use small quantities of water to clean rotor blades in areas where rain fall does not clean the blades. Windmill operation does not pollute water as it discharges no effluents. There are no major water bodies

22 in the project area. Source: Contour Map & Hydrology Survey Map Soil condition Other pollutants The project is designed to limit its impact on soil condition and to ensure soil conservation. There will be no discharge of soil pollutants during construction and operation of the project. The soil excavated to install the turbines will be re-used to support the foundation. Hence, the project will not result in soil degradation or erosion. The project may result in some noise during the construction period. As the project is not located in the vicinity of residential or urban areas, disturbance caused by this temporary source of noise will be negligible. The wind turbines are placed in isolated areas that have been designated by the local government as appropriate wind zones. This zoning was based in part on evaluations of the risk of exposing residents of the area to noise pollution. According to technical specifications given for the WEG the noise impact at the wind mills will be 55 decibels and it will decrease with distance. According to ambient air quality standards in respect of noise of Maharashtra Pollution control board the noise limits are 75 db(a) during day and 70dB(a) during night time for industrial areas. Biodiversity Source: Page 585 Schedule III The project will not have any effect on the biodiversity of the region as the location of the project does not impinge on any biodiversity hotspots, nature reserves, national parks, or habitat for rare plants and/or animals. The project site was identified and categorised under locations appropriate for wind power development by CWET. The Centre for Wind Energy Technology is a technical focal point for wind energy technologies established by the union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. C-WET, a knowledge based institution of high quality and dedication, offers services and seeks to find total solutions for the major stakeholders across the entire spectrum of the wind energy sector. Source: Interaction with local stakeholders Source:

23 Quality of employment Livelihood of the poor The project will create approximately new and permanent jobs. As experience with wind power generation is limited in India, local employees will be engaged in security jobs and provided opportunity to work as relevant to theirs kills and ability. Further, these employees will have the opportunity to work under the employ of an internationally-renowned wind power company. This will provide the employees with valuable experience and significantly increase their career opportunities in the energy sector. Source: Equipment supplier and O & M Contractors Hiring Records During the construction and operation period, the project will provide some work opportunities to local unskilled labourers. However, the number of positions will be limited and the jobs will be short term. The project proponent has committed to contributing to local area development, for health care, sanitation, providing drinking water etc., to improve the livelihood of the local population. Source: PDD/ CSR Work Plan of the company Access to affordable and clean energy services Wind Energy based power generation would help in providing access to clean energy since it would increase the share of renewable electricity share in total electricity generation profile of the country. Source: Monthly Generation Records Human and institutional capacity Quantitative employment and income generation Setting up of the wind mills will contribute to the development of local area in terms of creation of awareness on utilization of natural resources for power generation. Local people can be enthused to get trained in wind operations so that employment opportunities are opened up. However, the project does not involve promotion of local education, and/or significant employment of local women. Hence, the impact is considered neutral. This project activity creates temporary employment opportunities for members of the local community, hence increasing their income, during the construction phase. In addition, it involves permanent positions for plant

24 Balance of payments and investment Technology transfer and technological self-reliance operation and maintenance. Because these are skilled labour positions, they generate significantly higher incomes than the local average. Source: Employment Records There is no investment involved in foreign currency or investment from any other country. All investments for the project activity have been envisaged to be met domestically. Hence, the impact is considered neutral. Through the establishment of this project activity, technical skills are imparted at the local level, thereby improving the capability of the local population to use this technology to harness the significant but largely unutilized wind resource in the region. Hence, the impact is considered neutral. SECTION G. Sustainability Monitoring Plan No 1 Indicator Mitigation measure Air quality Chosen parameter CO 2 Currentx situation of parameter Future target for parameter According to latest official data CO 2 emissions due to electricity generation in 2014 are: tons/gwh Reductions of proportionate amount in described emissions during operational life of the project activity. When electricity generation amount ( GWh/y) is considered for the project activity then expected annual emission avoidances with project implementation will be 65,562 tco 2 /y. Way of monitoring How Amount of annual net electricity generation, which is calculated by monthly Joint meter reading reports based on monthly meter readings, will be used to calculate estimated CO 2 emission reductions by project activity When By who Yearly once Project/Plant Manager

25 No 2 Indicator Mitigation measure Chosen parameter Quality of employment Labour conditions, jobs resulting from project activity are highly or poorly qualified, temporary/ permanent, Health and safety trainings for qualitatively better work opportunities during Operation and Maintenance. Current situation of parameter - Future target for parameter All employees will be trained every year to have necessary skills and better healthy and safe working conditions. Way of monitoring How Training Records & Employee feedback forms When By who Yearly once O & M Contractor No 3 Indicator Mitigation measure Chosen parameter Livelihood of the poor Health Camps, Knowledge and information dissemination regarding natural disasters. Current situation of parameter - Future target for parameter - Way of monitoring How Health camps will be conducted and seminars on environmental impacts will be organized. When By who Yearly once Project Coordinator No 4 Indicator Mitigation measure Chosen parameter Human Institutional capacity Access to schooling (Environmental training & programmes organized to facilitate basic primary education among children

26 Current situation of parameter - of nearby villages, Awareness raising for health) Gender equality. (Initiatives undertaken to improve quality of life of local women.) Future target for parameter Organising seminars on environment and Health in schools/ by camps Way of monitoring How Number of Seminars conducted Photographs and other supportive documentation on reporting as provided When By who Yearly once Project Coordinator No 5 Indicator Mitigation measure Chosen parameter Quantitative employment and income generation Number of jobs created due to project/ income opportunities Current situation of parameter - Future target for parameter The project will generate employment in rural areas and the project employs project staff directly and indirectly, during construction & operation phases. Way of monitoring How Plant employment records When By who Yearly once O & M Contractor No 6 Indicator Mitigation measure Chosen parameter Technology transfer and technological self-reliance Work Shops Seminars training records Current situation of parameter Future target for parameter

27 Way of monitoring How Lists of employees who attended workshops, seminars, trainings during the year will be maintained as records. When By who Yearly once O & M Contractor Additional remarks monitoring SECTION H. Additionality and conservativeness This section is only applicable if the section on additionality and/or your choice of baseline does not follow Gold Standard guidance H.1. Additionality Additionality assessment is performed in accordance to thelatest version of Tool for demonstration and assessment of additionality, approved by UNFCCC.

28 H.2. Conservativeness A conservative approach has been followed in calculating the baseline emission factors and investment analysis sections using the latest applicable tools.

29 ANNEX 1 ODA declaration

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