Climatenza — Climatenza – Coca-Cola – Proof of Concept, SSSL Eluru
Climatenza — Climatenza – Coca-Cola – Proof of Concept, SSSL Eluru Assessment v3
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Project Story
The Climatenza × Coca-Cola Proof of Concept at SSSL Eluru is a solar-thermal industrial heat project designed to generate renewable hot water for CIP and related low-temperature process heat needs at Sri Sarvaraya Sugars Ltd. (SSSL) in Andhra Pradesh. The project is framed as a demonstration of Climatenza’s ability to move from concept and partner alignment into solar-field design, rooftop deployment, plant integration, commissioning, HMI / controls, testing, M&V planning, and post-commissioning operational support.
The remembered core design uses 48 T160-type concentrated solar collectors arranged in two fields of 24 collectors each, with approximately 264 m² of collector aperture area. The project is described as targeting about 125°C hot water on the solar side and around 85°C delivery to the CIP / process side through heat-exchanger integration. Expected performance is described as approximately 168 kWth peak and around 154 MWh/year annual thermal output, subject to validation from metered operating data.
The site is identified as SSSL Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, within a Coca-Cola authorised bottling / bottling-network partner context. The document emphasizes that the project is a flagship proof point for renewable industrial heat decarbonisation, intended to support measured performance validation, Scope 1 reduction claims, and possible carbon-credit readiness, while noting that public quantification is not yet verified.
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Climatenza — Climatenza – Coca-Cola – Proof of Concept, SSSL Eluru
This project's impact data is structured for Scope 3 Category 15 (Investments) reporting. Verified emissions reductions can be attributed to investor portfolios under the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain standard.
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The Verified Impact Data Card summarises the key environmental and assurance metrics for this project. Data is pulled live from VCS assessments and on-chain commitments.
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- Emissions Reduction — Estimated annual CO2e avoided or removed, derived from the project's VCS methodology and baseline scenario.
- Overall Score — Composite VCS readiness score (0–100%) covering additionality, permanence, leakage, and MRV quality.
- REC % — Alignment with Renewable Energy Certificate issuance criteria.
- EEC % — Alignment with Energy Efficiency Certificate criteria.
- Phase — Current stage in the project development lifecycle.
- DePIN Integrity — Data integrity score from decentralised sensor network (uptime, calibration, completeness).
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- DePIN — Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Network, providing real-time sensor-based MRV data.
- Scope 3 Cat. 15 — GHG Protocol category covering financed emissions from investments.
- CSRD / ESRS E1 — EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, climate change disclosure standard.
- MRV — Measurement, Reporting, and Verification.
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MAJOR MILESTONE ACHIEVED: Solar Thermal System Successfully Commissioned
Posted: July 30, 2025
We're excited to announce a significant breakthrough in our industrial decarbonisation journey! The Solar Thermal Project at SSSL Eluru has been successfully commissioned and is now entering its comprehensive testing phase.
Latest Developments:
System Performance Exceeds Expectations
Our 48-collector solar thermal system has demonstrated remarkable performance, consistently reaching 100+ degrees Celsius even during challenging cloudy conditions. This early success validates our advanced solar thermal technology and its reliability for industrial applications.
Testing Phase Underway
The system is now undergoing rigorous 5-6 month testing protocols through November 2025. Our collaborative monitoring approach with SSSL ensures comprehensive data collection and performance validation.
Immediate Targets (August-September 2025):
8-15 kL/day average hot water output
Consistent 125°C temperature delivery
Continuous performance monitoring and optimization
Upcoming Milestones (October-December 2025):
Scale up to 30-50 kL/day average output
Extended performance validation
Carbon credit methodology preparation
Strategic Next Steps:
We're advancing discussions for long-term Operations & Maintenance partnerships while initiating carbon credit studies with SSSL, Coca-Cola India, and global teams. These initiatives position the project as a model for industrial sustainability and emission reduction.
Partnership Impact:
This project represents more than just renewable energy adoption—it's a strategic partnership creating pathways for carbon offset initiatives and Scope 1 emission reduction across the industrial sector.
Stay tuned for monthly performance updates and milestone achievements as we continue this groundbreaking journey in industrial decarbonisation.
VCS Readiness Assessment
Summary
The project demonstrates comprehensive technical documentation and a clear monitoring approach, with well-defined stakeholder and developer information. However, critical gaps exist in baseline data, emission reductions, safeguards, and stakeholder engagement, limiting VCS readiness at this stage.
Scores
Checklist
Section 1: Project Details 61%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Location | ● | 1.5 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Project Proponent | ● | 1.8 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Project Scale (Small/Large) | ● | 1.3 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Crediting Period Duration | ✗ | 1.12 | Evidence is missing. |
| Crediting Period Type | ✗ | 1.12 | Evidence is missing. |
| Host Country | ● | 1.5 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| GPS Coordinates | ✗ | 1.5 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Proponent Contact | ✗ | 1.8 | Evidence is missing. |
Section 2: Safeguards & Stakeholder Engagement 20%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stakeholder Consultation Process | ✗ | 2.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Stakeholder Feedback Summary | ✗ | 2.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Grievance Redress Mechanism | ✗ | 2.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| No Net Harm Assessment | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Respect for Human Rights & Equity | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Worker and Labour Rights | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Free, Prior, Informed Consent (FPIC) | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Cultural Heritage Protection | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Gender Equality Considerations | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Indigenous Peoples Rights | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Biodiversity Impact | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Consultation Dates / Timeline | ✗ | 2.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Participant Demographics | ✗ | 2.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Written Grievance Records | ✗ | 2.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Biodiversity Baseline Assessment | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Stakeholder Feedback Integration Evidence | ✗ | 2.1 | Evidence is missing. |
Section 3: Methodology Application 26%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodology Version | ● | 3.1 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Regulatory Surplus | ✗ | 3.5.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Additionality Justification Type | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Investment Barriers | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Technological Barriers | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Common Practice Analysis | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| CAPEX | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| IRR without Carbon Revenue | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| IRR with Carbon Revenue | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Payback Period | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| LCOH/LCOE | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Sensitivity Analysis | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Methodology Conformity Mapping | ✗ | 3.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Financial Hurdle Rate | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Market Conditions Analysis | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Regulatory Baseline Check | ✗ | 3.5.1 | Evidence is missing. |
Section 4: GHG Quantification 5%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline Emissions (tCO2e/yr) | ✗ | 4.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Baseline Emissions Approach | ✗ | 4.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Emissions (tCO2e/yr) | ✗ | 4.3 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Emissions Approach | ✗ | 4.3 | Evidence is missing. |
| Leakage Emissions (tCO2e/yr) | ✗ | 4.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Leakage Assessment | ✗ | 4.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Emission Factors & Data Sources | ✗ | 4.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Calculation Spreadsheet/Tool | ✗ | 4.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Uncertainty Assessment | ✗ | 4.6 | Evidence is missing. |
| Ex-Ante Data Parameters | ✗ | Table in 4.2/4.3 | Evidence is missing. |
| Ex-Post Monitored Parameters | ✗ | Table in 5.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| GWP Values Source | ✗ | 4.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Baseline Fuel Consumption | ✗ | 4.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Fuel Consumption | ✗ | 4.3 | Evidence is missing. |
| Energy Production / Savings | ✗ | 4.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Operating Hours / Capacity Factor | ✗ | 4.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Grid Emission Factor (Regional) | ✗ | 4.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Multi-GHG Breakdown (CO2/CH4/N2O) | ✗ | 4.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Uncertainty Quantification Method | ✗ | 4.6 | Evidence is missing. |
Section 5: Monitoring Plan 42%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Tags (e.g., TT-101) | ✗ | 5.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Equipment Accuracy | ✗ | 5.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Emergency Procedures | ✗ | 5.5 | Evidence is missing. |
| Equipment Make / Model | ✗ | 5.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Equipment Serial Numbers | ✗ | 5.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Equipment Installation Date | ✗ | 5.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Calibration Certificate Location | ✗ | 5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Data Logger / Historian System | ✗ | 5.3 | Evidence is missing. |
| Data Archival Retention Period | ✗ | 5.3 | Evidence is missing. |
| Named Monitoring Responsible Party | ✗ | 5.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Non-Compliant Data Procedure | ✗ | 5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
Methodology
- VCS Methodology
- AMS-II.C
- Version
- v15.0
- Project Type
- Concentrated solar thermal process heat using T160-type parabolic trough collectors
- Capacity
- Approx. 168 kWth peak; approx. 154 MWh/year annual thermal output; approx. 264 m² collector aperture area; 48 collectors
- Baseline Scenario
- Existing fossil-fuel-derived thermal energy supply for CIP hot water and related low-temperature process heat at the SSSL plant, likely via the existing boiler/heater/utility system. The project displaces part of that baseline heat with solar thermal energy delivered through heat exchangers.
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Monitoring
The document describes a solar-thermal industrial heat proof-of-concept with post-commissioning testing and long-run performance validation. Monitoring is centered on the solar field, heat exchanger interfaces, controls/HMI, and metered operating data to prove useful thermal energy delivered to CIP/process heat and to support M&V, Scope 1 displacement, and carbon-credit readiness.
Action Plan
- Provide complete project location details including coordinates, address, and facility name
- Strengthen documentation for Project Proponent with more specific details
- Strengthen documentation for Project Scale (Small/Large) with more specific details
- Collect and document information for Crediting Period Duration
- Collect and document information for Crediting Period Type
Assessment History
Complete Stakeholder Consultation and FPIC documentation to meet AFOLU validation requirements.