Wind power for lower emissions in the energy system
Wind energy project by Green Infra Wind Energy Limited, India
The wind energy project by Green Infra Wind Energy Limited in Gujarat (India) harnesses the strong wind conditions in the Kutch region to generate renewable electricity. A total of 120 wind turbines with an installed capacity of 252 MW feed their power into the regional grid.
The electricity generated is supplied directly to the public grid and contributes to local energy supply. It replaces a share of the conventional electricity mix, which in India is still largely based on fossil fuels.
By using wind energy, emissions are avoided directly in 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 wind energy can contribute to emission reductions at scale: technically proven, scalable in implementation, and with clearly measurable climate impact.
Technical Project Data – GS 7152
Key facts about the wind power project in India at a glance.
| Parameter | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project location | India; Dasalpur Site, Taluka Bhuj, District Kutch, State of Gujarat | Project Description, Section A.4 “Location of project” |
| Project type | Grid-connected wind energy project (large-scale grid-connected wind power project) | Project Description, Section A.5 / A.6 |
| Project standard | Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG) | Validation Report, Section 1 “Introduction” |
| Project developer | Green Infra Wind Energy Limited | Project Description, Section A.3 “Legal ownership” |
| Installed capacity | 252 MW; 120 wind turbines with 2.1 MW each | Project Description, Section A.5 “Technologies and/or measures” |
| Technology | Onshore wind turbines; Suzlon S111, doubly-fed induction generator, rotor diameter 111.8 m, hub height 120 m | Project Description, Section A.5 “Technologies and/or measures” |
| Grid connection | Electricity supplied to the Indian national grid; sale of generated electricity to the public grid | Validation Report, Section 1 “Introduction” / Monitoring Report, Section A.1 |
| Methodology | ACM0002 – Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources; version 20.0 in the first crediting period, version 22.0 in the second crediting period | Monitoring Report, Section A.3 “Reference of applied methodology” |
| Project start | 08/12/2017 as project start; construction from 18/07/2018; commissioning in phases between 25/06/2019 and 07/02/2020 | Monitoring Report, Section A.1 / Section B.1 |
| Crediting period | First crediting period: 25/06/2019 to 24/06/2024; second crediting period: 25/06/2024 to 24/06/2029; each 5 years, renewable | Monitoring Report, Section A.4 “Crediting period” |
| Project status | Registered and verified Gold Standard project, active; second crediting period ongoing | Verification Report, Basic Information / Executive Summary |
| Annual electricity generation | Ex ante approx. 858,725 MWh/year; verified values per monitoring period, e.g. 134,735 MWh (01/05/2024–24/06/2024) and 271,684 MWh (01/03/2025–30/06/2025) | Validation Report, Section 1 “Introduction” / Monitoring Report, Section B.1 |
| Annual emission reductions | Ex ante approx. 808,833 tCO2e/year; verified values per monitoring period, e.g. 126,919 tCO2e (01/05/2024–24/06/2024) and 254,079 tCO2e (01/03/2025–30/06/2025) | Validation Report, Section 1 “Introduction” / Verification Report, Executive Summary |
| Main impact mechanism | Displacement of fossil-based electricity generation in the Indian grid through renewable wind energy | Validation Report, Section 1 “Introduction” |
| Monitoring & verification | Continuous monitoring of electricity supplied to the grid; based on net electricity delivered; regular independent verification under Gold Standard requirements | Monitoring Report, Section C “Description of monitoring system applied by the project” |
| Additionality | Additionality demonstrated through the applied methodology and standard UNFCCC/Gold Standard additionality tools | Monitoring Report, Section A.3 “Reference of applied methodology” |
| 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 |
| Handling of double counting risks | According to monitoring documentation, the project is not registered under any other GHG mechanism; emission reductions are not claimed under national policies, compliance schemes, or the NDC | Monitoring Report, Section A.1 “Project details” |
| Permanence of emission reductions | Emission reductions occur continuously over the technical lifetime of the turbines and across successive crediting periods through renewable electricity generation | Project Description, Section A.5 / Monitoring Report, Section A.4 |
| Risk management & safeguards | Standardized monitoring of electricity generation, calibrated and sealed meters, backup metering systems, and QA/verification processes under Gold Standard requirements | Monitoring Report, Section C “Description of monitoring system applied by the project” |
What the project can contribute
Here we summarize what the wind power project India actually delivers – and why it matters from a climate perspective.
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Bringing renewable electricity into the grid
The project’s 120 wind turbines generate electricity from wind energy and feed it into the public grid. This creates additional renewable generation capacity in a region with high energy demand.
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Displacing fossil-based electricity generation
The wind power generated replaces a share of electricity that would otherwise come from fossil fuel-based power plants. The climate impact occurs directly within the power system – where energy is actually produced and consumed.
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Strengthening regional energy infrastructure
With an installed capacity of 252 MW, the project is one of the larger wind energy developments in the region. It adds a renewable component to existing power generation and supports the expansion of a more diversified energy system.
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Integrating renewable energy into grid operations
The project demonstrates how wind energy can be integrated into grid operations at scale. The turbines generate electricity without fuels and without combustion processes – based on well-established technology.
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Avoiding emissions over the long term
The wind turbines are designed for long-term operation. Over many years, they continuously generate renewable electricity and contribute to emission reductions in the Indian power sector.
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Global climate relevance
Relevance in a growing energy market
India is one of the largest and fastest-growing energy markets worldwide. Projects like Green Infra demonstrate how renewable energy can be expanded in a rapidly growing power system.
High impact in an emissions-intensive power mix
The climate impact occurs within an energy system that is still largely dependent on fossil fuels. Renewable electricity generation therefore has a direct and comparatively strong effect on the emissions balance.
Standardized and transparently documented
Emission reductions are calculated according to internationally recognized Gold Standard methodologies and are regularly verified by independent auditors. This ensures transparency and comparability.
Scalable expansion of renewable energy
With an installed capacity of 252 MW, the project shows how wind energy can be implemented at scale. Projects like this are key building blocks for the global transformation of electricity systems.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – The relevant and the complementary contributions
In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Green Infra wind power project contributes to feeding renewable energy into the Indian electricity grid. The project documentation primarily identifies contributions to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). This keeps the SDG logic of the project clear: clean electricity generation, measurable climate impact, and additional employment and training effects during project operation.
The project generates electricity from wind energy and feeds it into the Indian grid. This increases the share of renewable energy in a power system that is still described in the documentation as being largely based on thermal and fossil fuel generation. The project uses the amount of renewable electricity generated as its SDG 7 indicator.
Contribution:
Expansion of renewable electricity generation and strengthening the share of clean energy in the grid.The climate impact of the project results from displacing fossil-based electricity generation in the Indian grid. Emission reductions are calculated and verified in line with Gold Standard and UNFCCC methodologies; the project uses emission reductions as its SDG 13 indicator.
Contribution:
Measurable reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through renewable electricity generation.The project reports SDG 8 contributions through training and employment related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of the wind turbines. Employment effects and training measures are already described in the PDD and are further reflected in more recent monitoring reports. The validation report also confirms that training records, employment documentation, and samples of remuneration and working conditions were reviewed as part of the verification process.
Contribution:
Capacity building and additional impulses for employment and regional economic activity.
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 Gold Standard and is regularly monitored and independently verified in accordance with the standard. The reported emission reductions are based on verified monitoring reports and an established methodology for calculating emissions avoided through wind power fed into the grid compared to conventional electricity generation.
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