India Kinnaur Hydroelectric Power
Generating clean electricity through renewable hydropower and exporting the net electricity to the regional grid.
Key figures
- Run-of-river small hydroelectric project being developed in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
- 12 MW
Overview
This project generates clean electricity by utilizing renewable hydropower, then exports the generated net electricity to the regional grid for sale. Doing so results in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) into the atmosphere, which would have otherwise occurred due to the production of electricity from other carbon-intensive, predominantly coal-based power sources.
The project converts the potential energy of water flows into mechanical energy through a 12 MW run-of-river Small Hydroelectric Project (SHP) being developed in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Following the project's auxiliary consumption, the generated electricity will be exported to the grid for sale, via the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB).
Certification
Verra VCS
Verra catalyzes measurable climate action and sustainable development outcomes by driving large-scale investment to activities that reduce emissions, improve livelihoods, and protect nature.
Project highlights
Improves community environmental literacy
Avoids non-CO₂ greenhouse gas emissions
Creates local job opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
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