Commerzbank's banking operations in Germany have been climate-neutral since 2015. Since 2021, it has been possible to extend this to the entire Commerzbank AG. This is done primarily by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Remaining emissions are compensated by high-quality CO2 certificates. The mathematical basis for the compensation are the direct and indirect greenhouse-gas emissions of Commerzbank AG, including those of the commuter traffic of employees, which are annually recorded, externally verified and published in the GRI Report. 80% of the CO2 emissions anticipated for the current year will already be compensated during the course of the year. The remaining amount will follow after the presentation of the verified CO2 emission data.
Information on our compensation projects can be found in the following:
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2023
San Antonio El Sitio Wind Power Project, Guatemala (Project 6973)
| 30.000 tonnes (06/2023) | The San Antonio El Sitio Wind Power Project consists of 16 wind turbines with a total capacity of 55.2 MW. San Antonio El Sitio is expected to generate 135,654.59 GWh and 81,392 tonnes tCO2e of emission reductions per year. It also contributes to the reduction of energy costs as well as an increase of employment opportunities. The project also involves investment flows into the country and will support the use of replicable, clean energy technologies. |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 61 kB) |
ASC CLEAN COOKING POA – VPA 1, Zambia (Project 11145)
| 3,500 tonnes (06/2023) | The goal of the project is to distribute improved cookstoves (ICS) in households in Zambia where woodfuel is the primary source of energy for cooking and open, 3-stone fires are commonplace. The ICS combust biomass fuels more efficiently, reducing the greenhouse gas emissions and particulate emissions, thus improving the indoor air quality in project households. Due to the higher thermal efficiency of the ICS relative to the 3-stone fires, the ICS reduce the amount of non-renewable biomass fuel required for meeting similar thermal energy needs. |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 160 kB) |
2022
Nouakchott 30 MW Wind Power plant, Mauritiania (Project 1733)
| 16.560 tonnes (04/2023) | The project includes a greenfield 30 MW wind power plant near Nouakchott, Mauritania’s capital city, consisting of 15 wind turbines of 2 MW which capture kinetic wind energy and convert it into electrical energy. The project is the first large-scale wind power plant in the country and substitutes Mauritania grid’s fossil-intensive electricity by clean and renewable energy. It will generate approximately 105,000 MWh and 75,316 tCO2e of emission reductions per year. |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 38 kB) |
Longyuan Mulilo De Aar 2 North Wind Energy Facility, South Afrika (Project 1950)
| 10.000 tonnes (11/2022) 2.500 tonnes (04/2023) | The wind farm, located in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, consists of 96 wind turbines and produces 144MW of electricity, which is fed into the South African grid. South Africa meets most of its electricity needs from coal so the wind farm results in a total annual reduction of 433,929 CO2e. The project thus contributes to the promotion and development of wind energy technology in South Africa. |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 38 kB)
Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 38 kB) |
Bamako Clean Cookstoves, Mali (Project 301896)
| 3.500 tonnes (09/2022) | The project „Bamako Cookstoves“ produces locally efficient cooking stoves of the model “Sewa”, which require 30-40% less coal or firewood compared to the traditional open fireplace. The reduced consumption alleviates pressure on local forests and removes financial burden from families due to rising material costs. In addition, people breathe in less harmful smoke than from open fireplaces. |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 162 kB) |
Renewable Solar Power Project, India (Project 2059)
| 10.000 tonnes (09/2022) 5.680(04/2023) | The construction of solar power plants in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh with an installed capacity of 250MW will feed green electricity into the local grid and replace fossil energy sources. This is intended to save around 389,911 tons of CO2 equivalents per year. In addition to the promotion of solar technology in India, this project promotes temporary and permanent jobs for the local population in the construction and operation of the plants. |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 38 kB)
Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 38 kB) |
Nam Mang 1 Hydropower Project, Laos (Project 10399)
| 30.000 tonnes (02/2022) | The Nam Mang 1 hydropower project is located in Bolikhamsai Province, the central of Laos. The installed capacity of the project is 64 MW with an annual power supply of approx. 224,800 MWh to the regional power grid. The hydroelectric power plant is expected to be responsible for annual savings of around 125,775 tonnes of CO2 equivalents. The electricity generated will benefit local residents and industries. |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 60 kB) |
2021
Oaxaca II Wind Energy Project, Mexico (Project 5894)
| 10.000 tonnes (02/2022) | The windfarm that is located in the Mexican state of Oaxaca consists of 68 turbines. The facility increases the share of renewable energies in the power mix of the region and therewith decreases the usage of fossil energy sources. With an output of 102 megawatts the wind-energy project compensates for the equivalents of about 240.160 tonnes of CO2 per year. The wind park improves the power supply of rather isolated zones of the country and satisfies the increasing power demand in a climate-friendly way. |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 59 kB) |
Nam Mang 1 Hydropower Project, Laos (Project 10399)
| 20.000 tonnes (02/2022) | The Nam Mang 1 hydropower project is located in Bolikhamsai Province, the central of Laos. The installed capacity of the project is 64 MW with an annual power supply of approx. 224,800 MWh to the regional power grid. The hydroelectric power plant is expected to be responsible for annual savings of around 125,775 tonnes of CO2 equivalents. The electricity generated will benefit local residents and industries. |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 60 kB) |
Power Plant Project, Thailand (Project 4273)
| 3.849 tonnes (12/2021) 3.000 tonnes (02/2022) | The project activity entails the installation of ten greenfields solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants developed by Siam Solar Energy 1 CO., Ltd (SSE1) in Kanchanaburi and Suphanburi provinced of Thailand. The total installed capacity of ten solar power plants is 104,7 MW which can export electricity to the grid about 148,477 MWh per year. Each project activity has an individual connection of the grid which is subjected to the individual Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with the Provincial Electric Authority (PEA) of Thailand. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation 1 (PDF, 157 kB)
Cancellation Confirmation 2 (PDF, 160 kB) |
Jepirachi Wind Power (Projekt 0194)
| 20,000tonnes (06/2021) | The project consists of the development of a wind based generation facility with a nominal power capacity rated at 19.5 MW, located in Wayuu Indigenous Territory in the Northeastern region of the Atlantic Colombian coast, within the Municipality of Uribia in the Department of Guajira. Electricity delivered to the grid by the project would have otherwise been generated by the operation of grid-connected power plants and by the addition of new generation sources, as reflected in the combined margin (CM) calculations. mehr |
| PDF, 55 kB |
Heqing Solar Cooker (Project 5106)
| 10,000 tonnes (04/2021) | 49,000 solar-thermal cookers prevent the emission of the equivalent of 143,762 tonnes of CO2 per year in the Chinese province of Gansu by replacing coal as the commonly used fuel with solar energy. The rural folk save on expenses for fuel and benefit from the better air quality in their homes. At the same time, the local economy is bolstered, receiving more than five million US-dollars for the production of the solar-thermal cookers. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 55 kB) |
Xekaman Hydropower, Laos (Project 5583)
| 4.297 tonnes (10/2021) | The hydropower plant with an accumulation reservoir is located along the Nam Pagnou River (tributary of the Xekaman River) in the South of Laos close to the Vietnam border. The project aims to meet the growing demand for power supply in Vietnam and is part of the Vietnam-Lao partnership for energy development. The hydropower plant produces almost 980 GWh per year, with an installed capacity of 250 MW. The Xekaman 3 hydropower reduces GHG emissions by annually around 499,500 tCO2 by substituting electricity produced in Vietnam to a large extent by fossil means. For Laos this project is of big importance. It was the first registered renewable energy CDM project. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 57 kB) |
2020
Bac Lieu Province Wind | Gold-Standard (Project 7250)
| 1,000 tonnes (04/2021) | The Gold Standard certified project in the South-Vietnamese province Bac Lieu is the first offshore wind power plant in Vietnam. Its 62 turbines with a capacity of 99.2 megawatt cover an area of 540 ha in the Mekong Delta and save about 144,000 tons of CO2 per annum. The generated electrical power is fed into the national electricity grid and reduces the demand for fossil fuel sources as well as dependence on energy imports. At the same time the project helps to meet the constantly growing needs of aspiring Vietnam. In addition, local residents benefit from employment in construction, maintenance and tourism. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 55 kB) |
Guanacaste Wind Farm (Project 4147)
| 7.817 tonnes (04/2021) | The wind farm in Costa Rica consists of 55 wind turbines and achieves with its total output of 49.5 megawatts an annual energy yield of 240 gigawatt-hours. Costa Rica benefits in many ways from the project, which was implemented in cooperation with German partners. So far, the electric power during the dry season (December to May) had to be produced by diesel generators or expensive imports. The project thus promotes a climate-friendly energy supply, creates jobs and contributes to the independence of the Central American state from expensive electricity imports. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 55 kB) |
Luangwa Community Forests Project, Zambia (VCS, Project 1775)
| 10,000 Tonnes (09/2020) | Luangwa Community Forests Project (LCFP) in Zambia protects almost 1 million hectares of trees from deforestation. They thus still act as CO2 storage, amounting to approx. 700.000 tons of reduced CO2 emissions per year. At the same time, biodiversity is preserved by protecting wildlife habitat. To achieve this, the LCFP develops projects in close cooperation with local communities. They create alternative and sustainable sources of income, e.g. honey production. In addition, it is of importance to the LCFP to actively involve locals in taking responsibility for environmental protection. For this purpose, employees are recruited locally and are trained for the protection of forests, which also offers them permanent employment. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
Foundation Wind-Energy-II, Pakistan (Project 9314)
| 20,000 tonnes (09/2020) | This wind farm project engages in the construction of wind turbines in Karachi (Pakistan) whose total production capacity amounts to 50 MW. The pakistani project owner, Fauji Foundation, funnels the generated electricity into the WAPDA grid (Water and Power Development). WAPDA is the only producer of energy in the region and has been highly reliant on fossil fuels. The wind farm, however, displaces 143,700 MWh of output with 'zero-emissions' electricity, which amounts to emissions reductions of 88,720 tCO2. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
El Platanal Hydropower Plant, Peru (Project 2426)
| 5,000 tonnes (06/2020) | El Platanal is a hydroelectric power plant located in Peru, in the Cañete River basin, 150 km south of the capital city of Lima. El Platanal generates electricity utilizing renewable energy sources, to be supplied to the Peruvian National Inter-connected Electric Grid (SEIN). The Project’s installed capacity is 220 MW and the expected average generation is 1,063 GWh per year. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 59 kB) |
Community-Based Renewable Energy Development, Pakistan (Project 1713)
| 10,000 tonnes (05/2020) 1,803 tonnes (04/2021) | Located in northern Pakistan the project invests in micro and mini-hydropower projects. The expansion of this renewable energy production enables the replacement of diesel generators and ensures the supply of electricity to remote rural communities. This reduces global CO2 emissions as well as introduces a modern energy supply. In addition, these investments improve the living standards of approximately 150,000 people, who benefit from lower air pollution and improved economic opportunities. The hydropower plants, whose capacity is between 30kW and 800kW, can together save up to 87,477 metric tons of CO2 annually. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation 1 (PDF, 55 kB)
Cancellation Confirmation 2 (PDF, 55 kB) |
Metro Delhi, India (Project 4463)
| 20,000 tonnes (05/2020) | The expansion of the metro system in India's capital, New Delhi, enables a shift from private vehicles to public transportation. This is more environmentally friendly, safer and faster. It helps reducing the carbon footprint per passenger-kilometre transported and reduces the volume of traffic on the roads, which leads to additional savings in CO2 emissions through smoother traffic. In this way, a total of around 516.300 metric tons of CO2 can be saved annually. The project includes the purchase of new trains, the expansion of the metro network, advance ticket sales with rechargeable electronic cards, new turnstiles at the entrance of each station and a centralized, coordinated train control system. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 55 kB) |
2019
Xekaman 3 Hydropower Laos (Project 5583)
| 25,000 tonnes (12/2019) 6,552 tonnes (02/2020: adjustment 2019 according to CO2 balance) | The hydropower plant with an accumulation reservoir is located along the Nam Pagnou River (tributary of the Xekaman River) in the South of Laos close to the Vietnam border. The project aims to meet the growing demand for power supply in Vietnam and is part of the Vietnam-Lao partnership for energy development. The hydropower plant produces almost 980 GWh per year, with an installed capacity of 250 MW. The Xekaman 3 hydropower reduces GHG emissions by annually around 499,500 tCO2 by substituting electricity produced in Vietnam to a large extent by fossil means. For Laos this project is of big importance. It was the first registered renewable energy CDM project. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation 1 (PDF, 59 kB)
Cancellation Confirmation 2 (PDF, 55 kB) |
Small-Scale Renewable Energy PoA in Thailand (Projekt 6222)
| 10,000 tonnes (08/2019) 10,182 tonnes (12/2019) | The aim of the program is to increase the share of renewable energy in the Thai electricity grid, thereby reducing CO2 emissions. For this purpose, the widespread introduction of small plants for generating electricity from renewable energies is encouraged. Possible technologies are wind power, solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power, run-of-the-river hydropower, renewable biomass based power and biogas based power generation. The overarching and long-term objective is to strengthen renewable energy production by providing a platform that will facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy by providing additional financial support for renewable energy through international carbon markets. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation 1 (PDF, 55 kB)
Cancellation Confirmation 2 (PDF, 60 kB) |
Mampuri Wind Power Project 2 Sri Lanka (Projekt 7374)
| 13.722 tonnes (08/2019) | The wind farm on the windy coastal belt of the north-west coast of Sri Lanka generates 10.5 MW of wind-based electricity, saving 16,255 tons of CO2 emissions per year. The project is the first of its kind in this rural region where electricity would otherwise be generated by a majority of fossil fuels. It thus closes a supply gap in an environmentally friendly way. In addition, there are positive socio-economic and technical side effects: The investments will help the development of the region and provide employment opportunities for the inhabitants of the village of Mapur. In addition, modern turbine technology helps the infrastructure development of the country. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
Godawari Solar Thermal Power India | Gold Standard (Project 7379)
| 6,000 tonnes (04/2019) | Located in northern India (Jaisalmer district), the solar thermal power plant project generates clean electricity using parabolic trough technology. The rapidly growing population of the state of Rajasthan (which is where the project is based) does not only benefit from an alternative to generating energy from the burning of fossil fuels. The plant which has a capacity of more than 50 MW calculates 113,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions savings per year and can provide the power grid with 119,000 MWh annually. These aspects will provide cleaner air and a sustainable development for India, as well as contributing to further social benefits for the population: 2% of revenues from the sale of CO2 certificates will go to charitable development projects in the region which will alleviate poverty and improve the infrastructure. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
Micro-hydro Nepal (Project 3653)
| 25,000 tonnes (03/2019) | Micro-hydropower plants in Nepal supply the local, largely rural population with energy and thus reduce their dependence on fuelwood and diesel power. The capacity of the plants ranges from 5 to 500 kW, with a cumulative capacity up to 15 MW. The project cuts down about 40.500 tons of CO2 per year. As the micro-hydropower plants are managed by the local community, the project also contributes to the fight against poverty in rural areas. Furthermore, the access to the power grid leads to a reduction in use of lead acid batteries and dry cells which can be hazardous to health and cause chemical pollution. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation 11,488 tonnes (PDF, 59 kB)
Cancellation Confirmation 13,512 tonnes (PDF, 59 kB) |
Tra Xom Hydropower Vietnam (Project 6103)
| 11,494 tonnes (03/2019) | The Tra Xom hydropower plant in the Vietnamese Binh Dinh Province is connected to the national power grid and replaces traditional, fossil fuel sources. The power plant has two units with a total capacity of 20MW, thus contributing to a more stable electricity supply and deploying renewable energy technologies in Vietnam, which will save around 41,161 tonnes of CO2 annually. The project also promotes social and economic wellbeing in the region by improving the local infrastructure, especially for the Bana minority. more |
| PDF, 59 kB |
2018
Lopburi Solar Power Plant (Project TH 5082)
| 10,615 tons (01/2019) | The solar power complex in Thailand economizes with an output of 73 megawatt about 68.000 tons of CO2- equivalents. The photovoltaic facility is located in the province Lopburi and helps to reduce the usage of fossil energy and greenhouse gases in Thailand. Furthermore the project promotes independence from fluctuating oil and coal prices and supports the trend towards renewable energies. Thailand benefits from coverage of the rising demand for electricity and establishment of jobs that come along with this project. Additionally a cooperation with the Japanese Sharp Corporation promotes a technology and knowledge transfer. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 55 kB) |
Félou Regional Hydropower (Project ML 3090)
| 15,000 tonnes (01/2019) | The run-of-river power plant on the Senegal River in Mali generates about 330 GWh per year for the electricity grid in Mali, Mauretania, and Senegal. The electricity thus generated saves approximately 191,800 tons of CO2 per year in the region’s carbon-intensive grid. The project also creates jobs and fosters a more reliable energy supply in the three-border region. Communities in the vicinity with currently no electricity are supposed to be added to the grid in future, too. more |
| PDF, 55 kB |
5MW Solar PV Power Plant / Gold Standard (Project IN9610)
| 8,000 tonnes (12/2018) | The solar power plant is based in Northern India in the district Rajasthan. 9,128 MWh of estimated annual average electricity generated by the 5 MW plant will be added to the North-East-West-North East (NEWNE) Grid, which predominantly relies on fossil fuels. The project thus contributes towards the reduction in the demand-supply gap during periods of electricity shortage and increases the share of renewable energy in the grid mix. The estimated annual average of GHG emission reductions are 8,697 tCO2e. Moreover, the Gold Standard project creates employment and infrastructure in the region. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
Guanacaste Wind Farm (Project 4147)
| 25,000 tonnes (12/2018) | The wind farm in Costa Rica consists of 55 wind turbines and achieves with its total output of 49.5 megawatts an annual energy yield of 240 gigawatt-hours. Costa Rica benefits in many ways from the project, which was implemented in cooperation with German partners. So far, the electric power during the dry season (December to May) had to be produced by diesel generators or expensive imports. The project thus promotes a climate-friendly energy supply, creates jobs and contributes to the independence of the Central American state from expensive electricity imports. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
Khe Bo Hydropower Vietnam (Project 9036)
| 20,000 tonnes (06/2018) | The hydropower plant on the Ca River in the Vietnamese Nghe An Province is connected to the national power grid and replaces traditional, high-emission energy sources such as coal and gas. Located on a 9.6km² reservoir, the power plant can generate a capacity of 100 MW. It thus contributes to improving air quality and saves around 242,400 tons of CO2 annually. The project also promotes the social and economic development of the region by stimulating the local economy and helping to supply rural areas with electricity. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
Micro-hydro Nepal (Project 3653)
| 13,473 tonnes (03/2018) | Micro-hydropower plants in Nepal supply the local, largely rural population with energy and thus reduce their dependence on fuelwood and diesel power. The capacity of the plants ranges from 5 to 500 kW, with a cumulative capacity up to 15 MW. The project cuts down about 40.500 tons of CO2 per year. As the micro-hydropower plants are managed by the local community, the project also contributes to the fight against poverty in rural areas. Furthermore, the access to the power grid leads to a reduction in use of lead acid batteries and dry cells which can be hazardous to health and cause chemical pollution. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 55 kB) |
SASSA Low Pressure Solar Water Heater (Projekt 4302)
| 10,190 tonnes (03/2018) | A project with ecological and social benefits: The Solar Academy of Sub Saharan Africa (SASSA) provides low-income households in South Africa with free solar water heaters. Every water heater has a daily thermal capacity of 13,692 megajoule which equals to 1.38 MWh electricity saving per year. Thus, every solar water heater avoids a CO2 emission of around 1.3 tons and the entire program 76.945 tons per year. The project has generated 800 new jobs and has improved the quality of life of over 80.000 households. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 53 kB) |
Araputanga Centrais Elétricas S.A. Brasil (Project 0503)
| 15,000 tonnes (03/2018) | The hydroelectric power plant is located at the Jauru River in the state of Mato Grosso, Midwestern region of Brazil. It consists of three small hydroelectric power stations with a total capacity of 76.07 megawatts, which helps to meet the rising demand for energy of this emerging market. The generated electrical power increases the share of renewable energies in Brazil and saves approximately 99,300 tons of CO2 per year. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 56 kB) |
2017
Araputanga Centrais Elétricas S.A. (Project 0503)
| 10,000 tonnes(12/2017) 4,941 tonnes (04/2018) | The hydroelectric power plant is located at the Jauru River in the state of Mato Grosso, Midwestern region of Brazil. It consists of three small hydroelectric power stations with a total capacity of 76.07 megawatts, which helps to meet the rising demand for energy of this emerging market. The generated electrical power increases the share of renewable energies in Brazil and saves approximately 99,300 tons of CO2 per year. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation Dec 2017 (PDF, 58 kB)
Cancellation Confirmation April 2018 (PDF, 59 kB) (adjustment compensation 2017 according to CO2 balance) |
Improved Cookstoves Program in Honduras (Project PoA 9176)
| 20,000 tonnes (11/2017) | The project “Vida Mejor con Ecofogones de Alto Rendimiento” in Honduras equips local communities with newly developed, efficient stoves with the purpose of domestic cooking. The new stoves provide higher capacity although fewer combustibles like charcoal or burning wood are needed. As a result, wood harvest for domestic cooking – one of the major causes of deforestation – is reduced and women as well as children can spend their time toward more productive purposes. Furthermore, due to the improved combustion process, less greenhouse gases and toxic gases like carbon monoxide are emitted enhancing indoor air quality and providing health benefits. Emissions of about 42,222 tons of CO2-equivalents are expected to be avoided each year. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 59 kB)
Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 59 kB) |
Félou Regional Hydropower (Project 3090)
| 20,000 tonnes (09/2017) 10,000 tonnes (09/2017) | The run-of-river power plant on the Senegal River in Mali generates about 330 GWh per year for the electricity grid in Mali, Mauretania, and Senegal. The electricity thus generated saves approximately 191,800 tons of CO2 per year in the region’s carbon-intensive grid. The project also creates jobs and fosters a more reliable energy supply in the three-border region. Communities in the vicinity with currently no electricity are supposed to be added to the grid in future, too. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 37 kB)
Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 37 kB) |
Guanacaste Wind Farm (Project 4147)
| 20,000 tonnes (06/2017) | The wind farm in Costa Rica consists of 55 wind turbines and achieves with its total output of 49.5 megawatts an annual energy yield of 240 gigawatt-hours. Costa Rica benefits in many ways from the project, which was implemented in cooperation with German partners. So far, the electric power during the dry season (December to May) had to be produced by diesel generators or expensive imports. The project thus promotes a climate-friendly energy supply, creates jobs and contributes to the independence of the Central American state from expensive electricity imports. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
Bac Lieu Province Wind | Gold-Standard (Project 7250)
| 6,000 tonnes (01/2017) | The Gold Standard certified project in the South-Vietnamese province Bac Lieu is the first offshore wind power plant in Vietnam. Its 62 turbines with a capacity of 99.2 megawatt cover an area of 540 ha in the Mekong Delta and save about 144,000 tons of CO2 per annum. The generated electrical power is fed into the national electricity grid and reduces the demand for fossil fuel sources as well as dependence on energy imports. At the same time the project helps to meet the constantly growing needs of aspiring Vietnam. In addition, local residents benefit from employment in construction, maintenance and tourism. |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
Malagone SHP CDM (Project 4676)
| 12,491 tonnes (01/2017) | The Hydro Power Plant „Malagone“ in southeast Brazil with its 19 MW installed capacity saves 27,552 metric tonnes CO2 equivalent per annum. The small plant uses the hydro power of the Uberabinha river. The energy is then fed into the local grid. This increases the overall amount of green energy in Brazil and helps to compensate the increasing energy demand. Due to its reservoir of only 1.27 square kilometers the plant has only little local environmental impact. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation (PDF, 52 kB) |
2016
Chacabuquito Hydroelectric (Projekt 1052)
| 12,180 tonnes (01/2017) | The run-of-the-river plant Chacabuquito northeast of Chile’s capital Santiago consists of four turbines with a total capacity of 26 megawatt. It supplies both the neighboring population and the national electricity grid and saves about 54,100 tons of CO2 per year. Besides its contribution to the energy transition in Chile, the plant serves as a permanent employer for local residents in construction and maintenance. Moreover, 18 ha of land have been afforested and isolated villages connected to the area through the installation of new bridges in the course of the project. |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
DaKrong 2 Hydropower (Project 8054)
| 22,558 tonnes (12/2016) | The DaKrong 2 Hydropower Project in the Vietnamese Quang Tri Province generates electricity from renewable hydro power on Dakrong River and contributes thus to the sustainability of power generation of the Vietnam Power Grid. It reduces GHG emissions of 41,154 tonnes CO2 equivalent per annum through the displacement of mainly fossil-fuel based grid connected power generation. The project is installed with a total capacity of 18 MW, consisting of two 9 MW turbines each. It creates new job opportunities and contributes to the rural area electrification programme. Improved access roads as the result of project development enhance local transport networks. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
Song Mien 5 Hydropower (Project 6203)
| 8,343 tonnes (12/2016) | The Hydropower Project is located on the Song Mien River in Vietnam and employs new hydro turbines and generators in order to convert potential energy available in the river flow into electrical energy. The project generates renewable power with negligible GHG emissions, which displaces part of the electricity otherwise supplied by the grid-connected fossil fuel fired power plants. A reduction of 37,852 tons of CO2 per year can be achieved through this project. It will facilitate the industrialisation process of the province and support the economic development of local villages through fostering tourism, trade and services. Besides, the project activity could result in the employment of the local people for the construction and operation later on, contributing directly to alleviate poverty in the region. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
West Nile Electrification (Project 0775)
| 4,035 tonnes (12/2016) | The objectives of the West Nile Electrification Project in Uganda are to contribute to the rural transformation, the poverty alleviation and to protect the global environment through a CO2-neutral hydropower. The 3.5 MW hydroelectric power plant on the Nyagak River enables a saving of 14,885 tons of CO2 per year. The project also upgrades and extends the distribution networks to neighbouring municipalities, connecting 4,000 additional customers to the grid. Thus, it promotes also the socio-economic development of the West Nile area. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
Los Santos Wind Farm (Project CR6275)
| 4,000 tonnes (12/2016) | The Los Santos Wind Farm is located in the windy mountain ranges of Costa Rica, right where Pacific and Atlantic weathers clash. It is managed by Coopesantos, a rural electrification cooperative aiming to provide electricity distribution services to the communities served. 15 turbines produce a total nominal power of 12.75 MWe and thereby 33 per cent of the electricity demands of its 37,000 associates. The wind farm reduces around 15,000 tons CO2 every year. Moreover, the project distinguishes itself by a very high degree of stakeholder involvement. Coopesantos has organized many workshops in more than a dozen local communities around the windfarm to gain support and collect financing for the project. A local participation program was established to distribute the project revenues back to the local shareholders of the cooperative. Coopesantos helps to reduce the migration into the cities by creating job opportunities in this rural region. The income generated through carbon credits is being used for several social and environmental education programs developed by the cooperative. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
NorthWind Bangui Bay Project (Project 0453)
| 12,202 tonnes (10/2016) | The North Wind Bangui Bay Project at the Philippines contributes to the achievement of the country's development objectives of sustainable economic development by the enhancement of power supply in an environmentally responsible manner. On the one hand, the wind farm project comprises fifteen wind turbines of 1,650 kW rated capacity each, totaling 24.75 MW. The annual energy production is estimated to be about 74.48 GWh. On the other hand, it comprises the construction of a 50 km transmission line to deliver the power to Laoag city. 43,696 tons of CO2 are avoided annually through this project. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
SASSA Low Pressure Solar Water Heater Programme (Project PoA 4302)
| 20,000 tonnes (09/2016) | A project with ecological and social benefits: The Solar Academy of Sub Saharan Africa (SASSA) provides low-income households in South Africa with free solar water heaters. Every water heater has a daily thermal capacity of 13,692 megajoule which equals to 1.38 MWh electricity saving per year. Thus, every solar water heater avoids a CO2 emission of around 1.3 tons and the entire program 76.945 tons per year. The project has generated 800 new jobs and has improved the quality of life of over 80.000 households. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
Solar Power Company 94 MW Solar PV | Gold Standard (Project 8625)
| 6,000 tonnes (05/2016) | The solar power project runs twelve solar plants in North Eastern Thailand to feed the local power grid. Currently, 90% of Thailand’s energy supply is gained from fossil fuel fired power plants. The solar plants produce approximately 110,000 MWhe of green energy and thus save fossil resources, which would otherwise be used for energy production. Moreover, the Gold Standard project creates employment and supports know-how transfer through the cooperation with a japanese PV supplier. more |
| Cancellation Confirmation |
Malagone SHP CDM (Project 4676)
| 20,000 tonnes (05/2016) | The Hydro Power Plant „Malagone“ in southeast Brazil with its 19 MW installed capacity saves 27,552 metric tonnes CO2 equivalent per annum. The small plant uses the hydro power of the Uberabinha river. The energy is then fed into the local grid. This increases the overall amount of green energy in Brazil and helps to compensate the increasing energy demand. Due to its reservoir of only 1.27 square kilometers the plant has virtually no local environmental impact. more |
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Guanacaste Wind Farm (Project 4147)
| 20,000 tonnes (02/2015) | The wind farm in Costa Rica consists of 55 wind turbines and achieves with its total output of 49.5 megawatts an annual energy yield of 240 million kilowatt-hours. Costa Rica benefits in many ways from the project, which was implemented in cooperation with German partners. So far, the electric power during the dry season (December to May) had to be produced by diesel generators or expensive imports. The project thus promotes a climate-friendly energy supply, creates jobs and contributes to the independence of the Central American state from expensive electricity imports. more |
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2015
Improved Cook Stoves for East Africa | Gold Standard (Project UG7014)
| 1,798 tonnes (11/2015) 2,193 tonnes (11/2015) | ICSEA is a Gold Standard certified project that aims at distributing newly developed, efficient cook stoves throughout the population of East Africa. The cook stoves require less fuel like charcoal or firewood. As a result they reduce the deforestation and thereby the cost for fuel as well as greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore the threat of respiratory illness, which is triggered by the traditional emission-rich fireplaces, decreases. In 2014, ICSEA was awarded the “Innovative Energy Project of the Year International Award” of the US Association of Energy Engineers. It is the first multi-country CDM-project that initially covers Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, South Africa and Lesotho. More countries will follow. The project saves about 40.600 tonnes of CO2 equivalents per year. A short clip of the UNCCCDM further describes the utility of this extraordinary project. more |
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Amayo 40 MW Wind Power | Gold Standard (Project 2315)
| 10.000 tonnes (10/2015) | Amayo wind-park in Nicaragua is certified with the Gold Standard, the strictest standard for compensation projects of the voluntary emissions trading. The wind power facility consisting of 19 turbines near Managua yearly compensates for the equivalents of about 120.800 tonnes of CO2. The project stands out due to the versatile benefit for the population and nature: the increased power supply satisfies the high energy demand with cheaper power. A high number of jobs was created ranging from the stage of development to maintenance. Moreover the population benefits from a technology transfer in this sector that comes along with the usage of the resource wind for the first time. more |
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Oaxaca II Wind Energy (Project 5894)
| 6.000 tonnes (10/2015) | The windfarm that is located in the Mexican state of Oaxaca consists of 68 turbines. The facility increases the share of renewable energies in the power mix of the region and therewith decreases the usage of fossil energy sources. With an output of 102 megawatts the wind-energy project compensates for the equivalents of about 240.160 tonnes of CO2 per year. The wind park improves the power supply of rather isolated zones of the country and satisfies the increasing power demand in a climate-friendly way. more |
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Lopburi Solar Power Plant (Project 5082)
| 8,299 tons (08/2015) | The solar power complex in Thailand economizes with an output of 73 megawatt about 68.000 tons of CO2- equivalents. The photovoltaic facility is located in the province Lopburi and helps to reduce the usage of fossil energy and greenhouse gases in Thailand. Furthermore the project makes independent of fluctuating oil and coal prices and supports the trend towards renewable energies. Thailand benefits from coverage of the rising demand for electricity and establishment of jobs that come along with this project. Additionally a cooperation with the Japanese Sharp Corporation promotes a technology and knowledge transfer. more |
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Nam Mo 3 Hydro Power (Project 6012)
| 26,948 tonnes (06/2015) | The 10 megawatt hydropower plant in northern Vietnam has an annual energy yield of approximately 38 GWh and thus achieves an annual saving of nearly 22,000 tonnes CO2. The small power plant was built on a branch of the Nam Mo River and is operated by a local company. In a country where the majority of the electric energy is generated with fossil resources, the project contributes to the reduction of CO2-intensive energy production. Moreover, the project offers added value for local communities by newly created infrastructure and local jobs. more |
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Guanacaste Wind Farm (Project 4147)
| 20,000 tonnes (04/2015) 20,000 tonnes (02/2016 for 2015) 6,579 tonnes (03/2016 for 2015) | The wind farm in Costa Rica consists of 55 wind turbines and achieves with its total output of 49.5 megawatts an annual energy yield of 240 million kilowatt-hours. Costa Rica benefits in many ways from the project, which was implemented in cooperation with German partners. So far, the electric power during the dry season (December to May) had to be produced by diesel generators or expensive imports. The project thus promotes a climate-friendly energy supply, creates jobs and contributes to the independence of the Central American state from expensive electricity imports. more |
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Cancellation Confirmation Part 2 (PDF, 56 kB) Cancellation Confirmation Part 3 (PDF, 57 kB) Cancellation Confirmation Part 4 |
Heqing Solar Cooker (Project 5106)
| 19,266 tonnes (03/2015) | 49,000 solar-thermal cookers prevent the emission of the equivalent of 143,762 tonnes of CO2 per year in the Chinese province of Gansu by replacing coal as the commonly used fuel with solar energy. The rural folk save on expenses for fuel and benefit from the better air quality in their homes. At the same time, the local economy is bolstered, receiving more than five million US-dollars for the production of the solar-thermal cookers. more |
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