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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: Solar Thermal Power Plant by Godawari Green Energy Limited Date: 30/04/2015 Version no.: 3.0 SECTION B. Project description Godawari Green Energy Limited has implemented a 50 MW large-scale grid connected solar thermal power project ( Project activity ) in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India. Project activity comprises of state-of-the-art, environment friendly, solar thermal power generation using parabolic trough technology. Project activity comes under the purview of large-scale, solar thermal power technology based project to be implemented in India. Electricity generated from the project activity is fed to Combined Regional grid i.e. Northern, Eastern, Western, and North-Eastern grids (NEWNE) of India. As a result of commissioning, the gross electricity generation in the project activity is 130,263 MWh/year and the auxiliary electricity consumption in the project activity is 11,397 MWh/year. Accordingly, this project activity is expected to supply 118,866 MWh net electricity to the grid per year and abates 1,131,600 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide emissions, in the project boundary, during the crediting period. Although the operational lifetime of the project activity is 25 years and PP has gone for fixed crediting period of 10 years The project was commissioned on 19/06/2013 and has been operational since then. A more conservative approach has been followed for emissions reductions by taking lower value of emission factor over the period of project activity. The latest emission factor is higher than the emission factor taken at the time of CDM registry at UNFCCC. The CDM date of registration for the Solar Thermal Power Plant by Godawari Green Energy Limited (Project Number: 7379) is December 3, a) The scenario existing prior to the start of implementation of project activity is same as to the baseline scenario. b) Baseline Scenario In the baseline scenario, the equivalent amount of electricity is being generated by the power plants connected with the NEWNE grid. These plants are dominated by the use of fossil fuels to generate electricity. c) Project Scenario In the project scenario, electricity is generated through solar thermal power generation

3 technology. Technology for implementation of project activity has been sourced from reputed international suppliers leading to the transfer of technology. Contribution to the Sustainable Development The project activity will contribute to the sustainable development in India by producing clean renewable electricity for use in the Indian grid. The project will create jobs associated with site construction of the solar thermal power project plant and site facilities. The project is committed to engagement with all local stakeholders and as such a local stakeholder consultation meeting was organised to enable stakeholders concerns to be addressed. The project proponent commits 2% of CERs equivalent towards the welfare of local community leading to sustainable development. Contribution of project activities to the sustainable development is discussed below. 1. Social well-being a) Project activity would create employment opportunities during construction and operation stages. Such opportunities lead to higher income levels leading to removal of social disparities prevalent in Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan. b) As the project activity is located in rural areas of combined regional grid, project activity would help in improvement of necessary basic infrastructure, such as roads. 2. Economic well-being a) The project activity would promote the application of solar energy based power generation Investment which is a significant investment in a green field project in the region. b) Encourage investors to make similar investments in promoting renewable power generation technologies. 3. Environmental well-being a) Project activity has no negative environmental impact as relies on natural solar radiation for power generation. b) Energy generated by the project activity leads to reduction in emission intensity in combined regional grid which otherwise would have been more GHG intensive with the power generated from fossil fuel. 4. Technological well-being a) Technology to be used in the project activity would be robust, State-of Art, firstof- its-kind thermal solar power generation technology. b) Project activity promotes environmentally safe and sound technology. SECTION C. Proof of project eligibility C.1. Scale of the Project

4 Please tick where applicable: Project Type Large Small C.2. Host Country India 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:

5 The proposed project activity meets the definition of the project type renewable energy supply, as the project activity is a large scale renewable energy project, utilizing solar energy for generation and supply of electricity. Large scale methodology ACM0002 version 15.0 Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources 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 (greenfield 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). The project is leading to alleviation of poverty by establishing direct and indirect benefits through employment generation and improved economic activities by strengthening of local grid of the state electricity utility. The project utilizes solar energy for generating electricity which otherwise would have been generated through the grid based power plants which are primarily fossil fuel based. Thereby the project activity contributes towards reduction in specific emissions (emissions of pollutant/unit of energy generated) including GHG emissions. Being a renewable resource, using solar energy to generate electricity contributes to resource conservation. Thus, the project causes no negative impact on the surrounding environment contributing to environmental well-being. The infrastructure in and around the project area has also improved due to project activity. This includes development of road network and improvement of electricity quality, frequency and availability as the electricity will be fed into Combined Regional grid i.e. Northern, Eastern, Western, and North-Eastern grids (NEWNE) of India, thereby improving the availability of electricity to the local consumers (villagers & sub-urban habitants) which is helping provide new opportunities for industries and economic activities to be setup in the area thereby resulting in greater local employment, ultimately leading to overall development. Was your project previously announced? Explain your statement on pre-announcement Pre Announcement Yes No The project has never been announced without carbon finance before. Project proponent was aware of the CDM benefit during the conceptualization of the project activity. The incentive from CDM was seriously considered prior to the start of the project activity. In addition, the project activity has already been registered as a CDM project by the Executive Board of the UNFCCC. C.4. Greenhouse gas

6 Greenhouse Gas Carbon dioxide Methane Nitrous oxide C.5. Project Registration Type Project Registration Type Retro-active Pre-feasibility assessment Retroactive projects (T.2.5.1) Preliminary evaluation (e.g.: Large Hydro or palm oil-related project) (T.2.5.2) Rejected by UNFCCC (T2.5.3) If Retroactive, please indicate Start Date of project activity dd/mm/yyyy: 19/06/2013 SECTION D. Unique project identification D.1. GPS-coordinates of project location Coordinates Latitude N

7 Longitude E Explain given coordinates The project site is at Nokh Village, Tehsil Pokran in Jaisalmer District in the state of Rajasthan. D.2. Map

8 SECTION E. Outcome stakeholder consultation process E.1. Assessment of stakeholder comments Stakeholder s Involvement Public notification was given to all on 11/11/2011 for a meeting at GGEL company Premises at Nokh Village in Jaisalmer(Rajasthan).

9 Notice to Stakeholder A letter was issued to the Stakeholders on 7/11/2011 for Stakeholder meeting on 15/11/2011 at 10:30am. The various stakeholders viz. contractual workers, people from nearby villages, locally elected representative, Government officials, employees etc. were invited through a letter and also through a

10 public notification to attend the CDM stakeholder consultation meeting. After Project proponent presented the project design, implementation and sustainable development by utilizing Solar Thermal for power generation and benefits to community (ies), stakeholders were allowed to give their contribution and ask questions. The concerns were about the positive impact on environment, local employment, cleanliness due and peripheral development to implementation of this project. GGEL is committed to social well-being by creating employment during construction and operation stages of the project. The development of roads to the project site also enabled villages a better connectivity but better infrastructure. On the local stakeholder consultation meeting of CDM development process, the following questions are listed on the questionnaire and comments and explanations are summarized as follows: Stakeholder Comment Assessment Response to comment Villagers asked about the possible positive impacts on environment due to implementation of this project. Villagers reiterated about the increase in local employment due to this project. Villagers were concerned about the environmental impacts by the proposed project. Villagers were curious about the local employment opportunities that will possibly be generated. It was clarified that this is a renewable energy project using Solar Thermal which replaces fossil fuel such as coal. It was replied that, skilled and trained people will be given priority during the recruitment stage and non-skilled worker will be taken from local region only.

11 Villagers asked query related to housekeeping and cleanliness surrounding to the project. Villagers were concerned about the maintenance of surrounding water and air sanitation due to proposed project. It was replied that the manpower shall be deployed to ensure proper housekeeping and cleanliness of the plant and its surroundings Villagers asked about the pollution control measures Villagers asked about the contribution of company towards peripheral development. Villagers were concerned about the local air and water pollution due to proposed project. Villagers were concerned about the local community investment due to installation of the proposed project. It was clarified that Solar Thermal Power project is a non-polluting & clean energy project. It was clarified that the company will provide assistance for social development in the nearby villages on regular basis. As the project is natural solar energy, there would not be any emission of particulate matter, SO 2, NOx and generation of fly ash which also lead to land degradation, at the same time project activity saves the fossil fuel. Since solid waste like fly ash is not generated there is no dumping of waste in an open land or land pollution. Electricity through renewable energy as an alternative to fossil fuels offers significant health benefits. Since India is mostly coal based power generation, the air and water pollution emitted by coal creates breathing problems, neurological damage, and cancer is evident. The project activity along with several benefits mitigates the health issues. Renewable energy enables us to protect the environment from toxic pollutions and thus reduce cost involved in healthcare thus fulfilling the Millennium Development Goals 4, 7 and 8. Through various initiatives by GGEL and Renewable energy programs Stakeholders are convinced that it provides substantial benefits for the climate, health and economy. E.2. Stakeholder Feedback Round As part of GS validation, Stakeholder feedback round was conducted, which started from 8th September PP requested the stakeholders from various categories to fill the feedback form (sample enclosed in GS passport) and provide their opinion on the project. GGEL has tried to reach diversified Stakeholder from all walks of life from supporters, GS experts, NGOs and local villagers to cover their concerns in mitigating climate change and specific contribution by GGEL to help fight Global Warming for Stakeholder Consultation. They were given the questionnaire and asked to fill and hand over back to the PP. Since the project is already registered with UNFCCC, at the time of SFR the revised project documentation was available to all stakeholders at the web link below w.e.f. 07 February 2013 (date of

12 CDM registration action). The reference of the publically available project documentation was communicated to all stakeholders during SFR. The concerns of Social, Environmental and Technological well-being are being addressed through Sustainable Development Matrix and Do No Harm Assessment. The Sustainable Development Matrix by GGEL covers the Millennium Development Goals commitment towards environmental conservation/sustainability and overall development of community. The Feedback form sample from stakeholder is shown below:

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14 The NGOs and all the local people have not raised any concerns against this project. Other Consultation Methods: The CDM PDD was webhosted for Global Stakeholders comments from 17 Feb Mar The comments received during global stakeholder s consultation were adequately addressed and details

15 can be assessed from the CDM validation report. 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 Telephone access Method Chosen (include all known details e.g. location of book, phone, number, identity of mediator) Comment books will be placed at the project site office or the community centres at villages nearby the project site. The information & location will be communicated with the invited representatives of stakeholder who will attend the feedback round meeting. The suggestion book is kept at the entrance of the main gate of the plant, the address: Godawari Green Energy Limited Village - Naukh, Tehsil- Pokhran Dist Jaislmer ( Rajasthan) , India Project site office contact number & the concerned person detail will be provided during stakeholder feedback meeting. Justification The book will be made available at the project site to receive the feedback or confirmation of corresponding stakeholder. The number will be the public number of GGEL which will be answered in Hindi/English/local language on working days. Also, the telephonee will record the raised comments in the comments book with the date, comment,

16 Mr. Pradeep Shukla: action requested and project response for each call. Internet/ access An address of the concerned team/person will be provided in the invitation letter of feedback round meeting. The can be received directly by the GGEL. Nominated Independent Mediator (optional) N.A. SECTION F. Outcome Sustainability assessment F.1. Do no harm Assessment Safeguarding principles Description of relevance to Assessment of my Mitigation my project project risks breaching it measure (low/medium/high) 1 The project respects Internationally proclaimed human rights including dignity, cultural property and uniqueness of indigenous people. The project is not complicit in Human Rights abuses. The project does not introduce an entirely new concept that is far off the local culture. Generating power from renewable energy sources like solar is an environment friendly technology. Thus, no significant change in cultural practice shall occur. Through the stakeholders forum it is evident that it doesn t conflict the local communities values or practices. Low All stakeholders are free to share their ideas. Also, it is ensured that the invitation has been done through public announcement.

17 2. The project does not involve and is not complicit in involuntary resettlement. 3. The project does not involve and is not complicit in the alteration, damage or removal of any critical cultural heritage 4. The project respects the employees freedom of association and their right to collective bargaining and is not complicit in restrictions of these freedoms and rights The project leads to Installation of solar thermal power plant on the leased land provided by government of Rajasthan. The project activity is commissioned on the barren land & not having any impacts on environment or land use patterns. The project will not result in temporal or permanent displacement of the local community. The land is leased from Government of Rajasthan, India for 30 years. The land lease is certified by Public Notary. The project leads to Installation of solar thermal power plant in the leased land provided by the government of Rajasthan which is designated as barren land. Hence, the issue of alteration, damage and removal of any cultural heritage does not arise. The project is in compliance with the laws of Government of India. Government of India has ratified the ILO convention 87 (freedom of association) and 98 (right to collective bargaining). The guarantees provided for under these two Conventions are by and large available to workers in India by means of constitutional provisions, laws and Low Low Low N/A N/A The GGEL managements are all time open for any comments or suggestions.

18 5. The project does not involve and is not complicit in any form of forced or compulsory labour. regulations and practices. GGEL follows the law enforced by the Government of India. There is no forced labour. The Indian Constitution along with the enactment of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act 1976, prohibits forced and bonded labour. In 1954, India ratified the ILO Convention No. 29 (The forced labour convention) and No 105 (The abolition of forced labour convention). All of this ensures that forced labour is legally abolished in India. GGEL follows the law enforced by the Government of India. Low Supervise over all staffs to ensure that no forced labour. 6. The project does not employ and is not complicit in any form of child labour. GGEL also has internal anti- child labor policy to ensure prohibition of Unlawful employment of children below the age of 18 years. The code of conduct and HR policy is in place which takes care that there is no child labour. The HR policy of GGEL Section 2.11 clearly mentions that Child labour is prohibited. The Government of India has enacted the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 to prohibit the engagement of children in certain employments and to regulate the conditions Low Checking through ID card for all applications.

19 7. The project does not involve and is not complicit in any form of discrimination based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation 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 or unhealthy work environments. of work of children in certain other employments. GGEL follows the law enforced by the Government of India. No specific conditions on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other basis for all company staffs. The Indian Constitution along with the enactment of the Equal Remuneration Act 1976, prohibits discrimination based on gender. Also, Protection of Civil Rights Act, provides right of equal opportunity for all gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other basis. GGEL follows the law enforced by the Government of India. The Project does not involve any work that has the potential to expose the workers to unsafe and unhealthy work environment. No hazardous material is used in the project. The project provides safe and healthy work condition to the employees. HR policy Section 6.2 has it s objective clearly defined for safe working environment. Communication policy to resolve any issues are Low Medium All interviewers are trained on this issue. Always check work environments and safeguard equipments. Safety trainings is being provided to the workers. 1

20 9. The project takes a precautionary approach in regard to environmental challenges and is not complicit in practices contrary to the precautionary principle. 10. The project does not involve and is not complicit in significant conversion or degradation of critical mentioned in HR Policy Section After entering the premises of the company the laborers are briefed with safety s, provided helmets and work by them is performed under constant supervision of safety officer. The Factories Act 1948 provides directives to Companies for providing safe and healthy work environment to employees. GGEL follows the law enforced by the Government of India. Project complies with all the relevant environmental legal requirements and is not complicit in practices contrary to the precautionary principle. The consent to operate is provided by Rajasthan State Pollution control board for both Air and Water for 8 years and is valid till 30/09/2020. PP has been certified ISO company and follows all the requirements of the Environment Management system (ISO 14001). GGEL follows the law enforced by the Government of India. The project site is located at the barren land leased by Government of Medium Low Check the effect after operation. N/A

21 natural habitats, including those that are (a) legally protected, (b) officially proposed for protection, (c) identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or (d) recognized as protected by traditional local communities. 11. The project does not involve and is not complicit in corruption. Additional relevant critical issues for my project type Rajasthan. This site does not cause degradation of critical natural habitat. It does not pose any harm to the natural habitats of the native species. Project developer neither indulges nor promotes corruption at any stage of the project. GGEL has internal anti-corruption policy and all the employees are made aware of the same by internal training for abidance. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 prohibits companies from indulging in corrupt practices. GGEL follows the law enforced by the Government of India. Description of relevance to my project Low Assessment of relevance to my project (low/medium/high) N/A N/A N/A N/A Penalty measures to the one who is involved in corruption. Mitigation measure F.2. Sustainable Development matrix Indicator Mitigation measure Relevance to achieving MDG Chosen and explanation Preliminary score

22 Gold Standard If relevant copy Check Defined by project Negative impact: indicators of mitigation developer score - in case sustainable measure from "do dg and negative impact is not development. no harm" table, fully mitigated or include or.org score 0 in case impact mitigation is planned to be fully measure used to Describe how mitigated neutralise a score your indicator is No change in impact: of related to local score 0 MDG goals Positive impact: score + Air quality The interventions will reduce dependence on grid supplied electricity (predominantly coal generated) thereby reducing national outdoor emissions due to nonrenewable sources of fuel used for power generation. Improvement in air quality will reduce GHG emission and acid rain which affects terrestrial ecology, biodiversity and human health. These two issues have direct impact on environmental sustainability (MDG 7) In the absence of project scenario, the equivalent amount of electricity is being generated by the power plants connected with the NEWNE grid. These plants are dominated by the use of fossil fuels to generate electricity. This leads to substantial emission of particulate matter (PM), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) resulting in adverse impact on human health and flora/fauna. Further, fossil fuel power plants generate significant amount of fly ash which is very challenging to address in the country. +

23 Water quality and quantity Soil condition 1. Soil and water conservation and water quality improvement drive 2. Rain water harvesting and ground water recharge drive 3. Drive for effective natural resource development/agri culture yield improvement programme The project abstracts water from canal. The project is state of art technology include lesser equipment, higher equipment reliability, higher power cycle efficiency, lesser parasitic and pumping losses and sourced by reputed international suppliers leading to transfer of technology. There is no waste water discharged outside the plant. Treated water is used for cleaning and horticulture. MDG 7 of environmental conservation Quantity of water withdrawal from the canal is being monitored on monthly basis. Construction of solar power plant and generation of solar power doesn t lead to any significant alteration of the soil condition. Land tilling was done inside the construction area only and any dug land was used to create elevated location only. There was no 0 0

24 Other pollutants N.A. MDG 7 of environmental Conservation waste in installation of Solar panel or demolition to create debris or excavation waste. Since land was elevated after digging of land inside the plant premises, there was no land displacement from the surrounding plant boundary. Also no debris was disposed or waste was dumped to the surrounding location or outside the plant location. Land dug for pond was used to elevate the land where solar field are installed. level of noise: Solar systems do not generate any pollutants which are harmful to the environment. However, disposal of batteries and used solar equipment may pose a problem if not done in the right manner. The disposal of the used and waste batteries is 0

25 Biodiversity N.A. MDG 7 of environmental conservation done through a proper vendor who ensures it is recycled. GGEL performs a Proper disposal of waste or used battery through a vendor and taking this as an important is put in the Monitoring plan of the Passport. The project will not lead to any change in biodiversity as the project is installed in the barren land in Jaisalmer District of Rajasthan which can be confirmed from land lease documents of the project. No animals, plants or habitats are affected by the project activity. The ecosystem surrounding the project area is not endangered. Considering the location of the project and the type of project there is no impact on biodiversity in the project area. 0

26 Quality of employment Livelihood of the poor Employment creation assist in achieving MDG 1 Employment creation assist in achieving MDG The project has employed nearly 1000 people during the construction phase & post commissioning, 169 persons are employed. At present, 169 persons are employed in this project out of which, 60 people are for mirror cleaning hired from local areas. These include management, sales personnel, technicians, and administrators. All personnel will receive extensive training in the GGEL by technology providers and internally by power plant experts. Through training, the quality of employment in India will be improved Also, the employees hired are qualified. The training performed includes that of fitter, welder, soft skill and technology. Project activity created direct and indirect employment + 0

27 Access to affordable and clean energy services 1 opportunities during construction and operation stages. Such opportunities lead to higher income levels leading to removal of social disparities prevalent in the region. As the project activity is located in rural areas, the project activity would help in improvement of necessary basic infrastructure, such as roads. The project provides direct and indirect employment opportunities to skilled and unskilled labourer in turn eradicating poverty by creating a source of income. The project would lead to improved living condition of the end users by saving money spent on fuel usage in DG sets to produce electricity. The contributes to MDG 7a through increased access and use of renewable and clean energy, reduced per capita CO2 The project will deliver large quantity of electricity generated through solar energy to the tune of 50 MW. Solar energy generates clean source of energy and affordable +

28 Human and institutional capacity emission and reduction of forest destruction associated with energy provision. It also contributes to MDGs 3 and 2. The project contributes to MDGs 2 and 3 and could also have a neutral impact on MDG 1 energy at a large scale. Solar energy is seen by government and businesses as one of the best solutions to provide clean and affordable electricity. In the absence of the project activity the same amount of energy would have been produced by either coal based power plant. Any clean additional electricity to existing location would add environmental greenness and reduce the price of power. The exposure to new technology for the employees in particular and country in general, aids in their capacity development. The same is ensured by conducting training sessions at multiple levels regarding operation and maintenance, environmental aspect, health and hygiene. Also, it increases the capacity to implement renewable solar 0

29 Quantitative employment and income generation MDG 1 is achieved through the project creating an avenue for enhancing incomegenerating activities in addition to direct jobs. thermal and photovoltaic units. Hence the is considered to be neutral The project preferred staffs from local residents, so the rate of employment in the community is increased. Since the activity of GGEL focuses on rural areas, a lot of employees are local as they know the local language. Remuneration offered by GGEL for its employees is at par with market standard. By creating jobs in rural areas, it further helps to generate economic activity and stem urban migration. The project has employed nearly 1000 people during the construction phase & post commissioning, 169 persons are employed. Local people who are both skilled and unskilled are part of the temporary and permanent employees. The +

30 Balance of payments and investment Technology transfer and technological Saving foreign exchange ensures that individuals, companies and the country will have more funds for investing in other sectors of the economy which will help the country s economy to grow and this will ensure that poverty levels are reduced (MDGs 1 and 8). MDG 8 employees hired are qualified and equal opportunities are offered to local people with equal remuneration. The employees from local community are in majority of employees. Equivalent savings on fossil fuels from the use of solar energy. The project will help in saving foreign exchange which would have been otherwise used for buying fossil fuels for use in the generation of electricity which the solar thermal project will displace from the national grid. There is no investment involved in foreign currency or investment from any other country. All investments for the project activity has been envisaged to be met domestically. The project will help in the dissemination 0 0

31 self-reliance and adaptation of solar technology in rural areas of India. The exposure of new technology to the similar companies aids in replication of technology and further technological development. However it does contribute to technological self reliance as solar units are designed and manufactured indigenously. As it is difficult to monitor the same therefore the is deemed as neutral. Justification choices, data source and provision of references Air quality Solar energy power generation would not impact air quality by emission of any greenhouse gases and other pollutants like SOX, NOX, particulate matter etc. The power requirement of the host country, India is mainly met by fossil fuel based power plants which use coal combustion for energy generation. The combustion of coal releases oxides of Sulphur which is a critical pollutant. The solar energy project would displace the power generated from fossil fuel and hence mitigate SOx, NOx emissions from the atmosphere and improve air quality. Data Source: DPR page 11-1 Water quality and quantity Water withdrawn from nearby canal. Water bill. Data Source: DPR page 1-2 Data Source: DPR page 11-1

32 Soil condition Other pollutants Biodiversity Quality of employment There are no material end products from the solar power generation. This it doesn t affect the soil condition. Data Source: DPR page 10-6 No other pollutants are emitted during the operation of solar power plants. Data Source: and DPR page 2-2 The project activity land is barren land & does not fall under/nearby the biodiversity region. Data Source: Notarized land details says no forest land and refer to page 10-6 The operation of the solar power plant would involve skilled and unskilled labor. The electricity generation from a clean fuel like solar project would improve the working conditions of its employees. Livelihood of the poor Increase in employment opportunities would help removing poverty and helping them get access to basic medical and health services. Access to affordable and clean energy services Human and institutional capacity Quantitative employment and income generation Balance of payments and investment Technology transfer and technological selfreliance Solar 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. Data Source: DPR page 2-5 Working days of plant operators Data Source: Code of conduct The employment opportunities both for skilled and unskilled labor would increase income of the people. Administrative office tax revenue Data Source: Annual report rgy%20limited%20ar%20fy% pdf Number of technical staffs Data Source: DPR page 5-1 SECTION G. Sustainability Monitoring Plan No 1 Indicator Air Quality Mitigation measure No mitigation measure required Repeat for each Chosen Parameter Current situation of Electricity generation from the project Emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels

33 Estimation of baseline situation of Future project target for Way of monitoring How When By who Stakeholder consultation with inhabitants near the project sites about the changes in air quality in terms of dust, odor and particulate conditions. Promotion of renewable energy based power generation Interviews with the inhabitants of the area near the project site about dust, odour and particulate conditions of the environment Every Year GGEL i.e. the project developer s authorized personnel as identified during the project lifetime No 2 Indicator Quality of employment Mitigation measure N/A Repeat for each Chosen Parameter Number of trainings provided to unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled people Current situation of Estimation of baseline situation of Future project target for Way of monitoring People are recruited without been properly trained, with unsafe work practices NA Hiring of skilled and unskilled personnel in the plant and providing specific trainings to them How Employment training record When Continuous By who GGEL HR & training department No 3 Indicator Access to affordable & clean energy sources Mitigation measure N/A Repeat for each Chosen Parameter Net energy generation by solar energy power plant Current situation of Estimation of baseline situation of Energy sources are expensive and not affordable to the poor and those living in rural areas have erratic power supply. A lot of them are dependent on expensive energy source either from grid, fossil fuel or wood. Change in traditional fuel consumption of the villagers living nearby the project site, reduced blackouts and electricity quality

34 Future project target for Way of monitoring How To increase the share of renewable energy in the country s total energy generation & provide good electricity quality supply to people Interviews with the local inhabitants near the project sites about change in fuel consumption pattern and quality of electricity supplied When Ongoing, shall be monitored at least annually By who GGEL personnel No 4 Indicator Livelihood of the poor Mitigation measure NA Repeat for each Chosen Parameter Current situation of Estimation of baseline situation of Future project target for Way of monitoring Number of people employed and other employment opportunities created in unskilled jobs. Unskilled employs are dependent upon daily wage jobs. NA Hiring of skilled and unskilled personnel in the plant and providing them wages as per government norms How Employment training records When Every year By who GGEL HR & training department No 5 Indicator Quantitative employment and income generation Mitigation measure NA Repeat for each Chosen Parameter Number of jobs created Current situation of NA Estimation of baseline NA situation of Future project target for Way of monitoring Hiring more skilled and unskilled employees for the project operation at the plant and thus increasing the number of jobs created by the company How Employment record When Every year By who GGEL HR and admin department

35 No 6 Indicator Soil Mitigation measure Civil work during construction phase Repeat for each Chosen Parameter State of soil at project site Current situation of No erosion Estimation of baseline No erosion situation of Future project target for No erosion Way of monitoring How Pictures When Once during the first verification By who GGEL Personnel No 7 Indicator Water quality and quantity Mitigation measure Waste water is treated through wastewater treatment facility or is used for gardening Repeat for each Chosen Parameter Quantity of water withdrawal from the canal Current situation of N/A Estimation of baseline Waste water will not be discharged without treatment situation of Future project target for Waste water will not be discharged without treatment Way of monitoring How When By who Check the wastewater treatment facility Every month GGEL i.e. the project developer s authorized personnel as identified during the project lifetime. No 8 Indicator Used battery Mitigation measure The used battery is being disposed through a proper vendor Repeat for each Chosen Parameter Current situation of Estimation of baseline situation of Waste or used battery N/A No recycling of used batteries was done

36 Future project target for Way of monitoring GGEL shall continue to send the used battery to vendor for disposal. How Record keeping When Every month By who GGEL will be monitoring the disposal of the waste or used battery. No 9 Indicator Safety training Mitigation measure Proper training procedures for all laborers Repeat for each Chosen Parameter Current situation of Estimation of baseline situation of Future project target for Training N/A N/A GGEL shall continue to train the laborers. Way of monitoring How When By who Record keeping Every month GGEL will be monitoring the working of laborers. The laborers are trained by GGEL safety officer and under constant supervision of him work is performed. Additional remarks monitoring The monitoring of sustainable contribution of the project to the community will be done by GGEL management. Records will be kept on the basis of units power generated per month, and the particulars of jobs created and how they will benefit the organization and the community as a whole. 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

37 H.1. Additionality Additionality has been demonstrated as per the latest UNFCCC approved Tool for the demonstration and assessment of additionality and is described in section B.5 of the CDM PDD. H.2. Conservativeness The project activity maintains conservativeness in its approach to calculate emission reductions in accordance with the methodology ACM0002 Version 15 Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources. In case of failure in monitoring equipments and absence of check monitoring equipments where the verification of emission reductions is not possible, the project participant will not claim CERs for that duration. ANNEX 1 ODA declaration No ODA funds are involved as the project is funded with CER revenues and availing eligible Govt. of India funds for the installation of the units. Signed ODA declaration would be submitted to the DOE.

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