Wind power for a lower-emission energy supply
Renewable power project by Animala Wind Power Private Limited, India
The wind power project in Animala (India) harnesses the favorable wind conditions in the Andhra Pradesh region to generate renewable electricity. A total of 42 wind turbines with a combined installed capacity of 84 MW feed their energy into the regional grid.
The electricity generated is supplied to the public grid and contributes directly to the energy supply. It replaces part of the conventional electricity mix, which in India is still largely based on fossil fuels.
By using wind energy, emissions are avoided directly within the power sector. Every kilowatt-hour generated replaces electricity from fossil fuel-based power plants. Wind power operates without fuels, without combustion processes, and with very low operational emissions – providing a reliable source of renewable energy.
A project that demonstrates how scalable wind energy can contribute to emission reductions: technically proven, clearly measurable, and effective exactly where energy is generated.
Technical Project Data – VCS 1787
Key facts about the wind power project in India at a glance.
| Parameter | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project location | India; Village Animala, District YSR Kadapa, State of Andhra Pradesh | Monitoring Report, Section “Project Location” |
| Project type | Grid-connected wind power project (grid-connected renewable electricity generation from wind) | Project Description, Section A.1 |
| Project standard | Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) | Verification Report, Section “Project Overview” |
| Project developer | Animala Wind Power Private Limited | Project Description, Section “Project Proponent” |
| Installed capacity | 84 MW; 42 wind turbines with 2 MW each | Monitoring Report, Section “Project Description” |
| Technology | Onshore wind turbines; Gamesa turbines (2 MW), doubly-fed induction generator, rotor diameter 97 m, hub height 92 m | Project Description, Section “Technology Description” |
| Grid connection | Electricity fed into the Indian power grid (Unified Indian Grid) | Monitoring Report, Section “Electricity Generation and Supply” |
| Methodology | ACM0002 – Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources (Version 18.1) | Project Description, Section “Methodology” |
| Project start date | 30/03/2017; date of first grid connection | Monitoring Report, Section “Start Date” |
| Crediting period | 30/03/2017 to 29/03/2027; 10 years, renewable | Project Description, Section “Crediting Period” |
| Project status | Registered and verified VCS project, active | Verification Report, Section “Conclusion” |
| Annual electricity generation | Ex ante approx. 172,922 MWh/year; verified values per monitoring period (e.g. 313,062.51 MWh for 2021–2022) | Monitoring Report, Section “Electricity Generation” |
| Annual emission reductions | Ex ante approx. 163,843 tCO₂e/year; verified values per monitoring period (e.g. 296,625 tCO₂e for 2021–2022) | Verification Report, Section “GHG Emission Reductions” |
| Main impact mechanism | Displacement of fossil-based electricity generation in the grid through renewable wind energy | Project Description, Section “Project Impact” |
| Monitoring & verification | Continuous measurement of electricity generation and grid supply; independent verification under VCS requirements | Monitoring Report, Section “Monitoring Plan” |
| Additionality | Economic viability supported by revenues from the carbon market | Project Description, Section “Additionality” |
| Carbon credit rating | No external carbon credit rating currently available | No information in publicly available project data |
| Carbon credit rating type | No project-specific external rating published | No information in publicly available project data |
| Article 6 authorization (Paris Agreement) | No authorization under Article 6 reported | No information in publicly available project data |
| CCP status (ICVCM) | No CCP classification currently available | No information in publicly available project data |
| Approach to double counting risks | Emission reductions are uniquely attributed to the project; no parallel claims in other programs | Verification Report, Section “Double Counting” |
| Permanence of emission reductions | Emission avoidance over the technical lifetime of the project (approx. 25 years) | Project Description, Section “Project Lifetime” |
| Risk management & safeguards | Technical standards, maintenance concepts, metering systems and regulatory safeguards under VCS | Monitoring Report, Section “QA/QC Procedures” |
What the project can contribute
Here we summarize what the wind power project in Animala (India) actually delivers – and why it matters from a climate perspective.
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Feed renewable electricity into the grid
The 42 wind turbines in Animala generate electricity from wind energy and feed it directly into the regional grid in Andhra Pradesh. This creates additional renewable generation capacity in a region with growing energy demand.
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Displace fossil-based electricity
The wind power generated replaces electricity from fossil fuel power plants, which still play a major role in India’s energy mix. Emission reductions occur directly within the grid – exactly where electricity is consumed.
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Support regional power supply
With an installed capacity of 84 MW, the project contributes to stabilizing the regional electricity supply. It complements existing capacities and supports an energy system that is continuously expanding.
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Integrate renewable energy into the system
The project demonstrates how wind energy can be practically integrated into grid operations. The turbines provide continuous electricity without fuels and without combustion processes – a proven technology in ongoing operation.
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Deliver long-term impact
The wind turbines are designed for long-term operation. Over many years, they generate renewable electricity and continuously contribute to emission reductions in the power sector.
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Global climate relevance
Part of the energy transition in a key market
India is among the countries with rapidly growing energy demand and a high share of fossil-based electricity generation. Projects like Animala are part of a structural shift towards renewable energy.
Effective in a carbon-intensive power system
The climate impact does not occur in isolation, but within a power system with relatively high emission intensity. Each unit of wind-generated electricity therefore has a significant leverage effect.
Standardized, measurable, and verified
Emission reductions are calculated using internationally recognized VCS methodologies and are regularly verified. This ensures comparability and transparency across projects.
Replicable model
Wind power projects of this scale are not isolated cases but represent a scalable approach. They demonstrate how renewable electricity generation can be implemented economically across different regions.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – The relevant and the complementary contributions
In addition to avoiding greenhouse gas emissions, the Animala wind power project contributes to feeding renewable electricity into the Indian power grid. The project documentation identifies its primary contributions to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). The project-specific SDG report also highlights additional contributions to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), for example through a medical camp for surrounding villages and training programs for employees and operational staff.
The project generates electricity from wind energy and feeds it into the Indian power grid, increasing the share of renewable energy in the overall electricity mix.
The SDG report for the period 04 October 2019 to 31 October 2020 states 142,781 MWh of renewable electricity supplied; the monitoring report for 2021–2022 reports 313,062.51 MWh.
Contribution:
Expansion of renewable electricity generation and strengthening the share of clean energy in the grid.The project’s climate impact results from displacing fossil-based electricity generation in the grid.
For the SDG reporting period 2019–2020, 135,284 tCO₂e of avoided emissions are reported; for 2021–2022, the monitoring report states 296,625 tCO₂e.
Contribution:
Measurable reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through renewable electricity generation.The SDG Contributions Report describes a medical and eye care camp for surrounding villages. According to the report, 357 people were reached; additional outcomes include distributed medication, provided eyeglasses, and identified cataract cases.
Contribution:
Complementary support for local healthcare in the project area.The SDG report refers to tailored training programs for engineers, technical staff, and operations personnel. For the reporting period, 26 training sessions are mentioned; since commissioning, a total of 126 trainings have been conducted. The general project documentation also refers to employment and development effects during operation and within the local economy.
Contribution:
Skills development and additional impulses for employment and regional value creation.
How CO₂ Savings Are Generated
Clean electricity from renewable energy projects replaces fossil-based power. The emissions avoided through this shift can be measured and form the basis for issuing carbon credits.
Renewable power changes the overall energy mix: every kilowatt hour produced by wind, solar or hydropower reduces the need for electricity from coal, gas or oil.
The amount of CO₂ emitted per kilowatt hour varies by country and by fuel type. These official grid emission factors make it possible to calculate how much CO₂ would have been released without the renewable energy project.
For each project, the expected fossil share is compared with the clean electricity actually delivered. The difference shows the verified emission reductions — the real CO₂ savings. These values are reviewed by independent auditors, updated regularly, and form the certified basis for carbon credits.
Context and Transparency
This wind project is registered under the Verra Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and is regularly monitored and independently verified in accordance with the standard. The reported emission reductions are based on audited monitoring reports and an approved methodology for calculating emissions avoided by grid-connected wind electricity compared with conventional electricity generation in the grid. The project exemplifies climate action measures in the energy sector that are measurable, transparent and designed for long-term impact.
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