The project comprises the construction and operation of a 300 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in the Bhadla Solar Park, Rajasthan, India. Developed by Clean Solar Power (Bhadla) Pvt. Ltd, it aims to produce renewable energy to be fed into the Indian power grid. The project is Gold Standard certified and makes a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Project goals
- Reduction of CO₂ emissions by an average of 693,327 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent annually
- Generation of clean electricity through the use of solar energy (741,845 MWh/year)
- Promotion of local employment and technological development in the region.
- Contribution to sustainable development, in particular SDGs 7, 8 and 13.
Technical details
- Total capacity (AC): 300 MW
- Expected electricity generation: 741,845 MWh per year
- Plant capacity utilisation (PLF): 28.37 %
- Estimated annual emissions reduction: 693,327 tCO₂e
- Project duration: 25 years with an initial crediting period of 5 years
Economic and social benefits
- Direct employment: 36 people during the operational phase
- Training courses: At least one per year for operation and maintenance
- Socio-economic effects: Improvement of local infrastructure, increase in local technical expertise, CSR measures such as access to drinking water and support for schools
- Gender equality: The project developer commits to equal wages for men and women and fair working conditions
Global climate impact
The project is making an important contribution to the energy transition in India, where the electricity grid is still heavily based on fossil fuels. With an annual avoidance of around 693,000 tonnes of CO₂, it is becoming a model project in the fight against climate change. It is an example of:
- large-scale, emission-free energy production
- the application of proven methods for calculating baseline emissions and additional savings
- the successful integration of SDG standards into climate-relevant infrastructure projects
