Climatenza — CLIMATENZA SOLAR SOLAR FEASIBILITY
Climatenza — CLIMATENZA SOLAR SOLAR FEASIBILITY Assessment v2
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Project Story
This project involves installing 544 parabolic concentrator units at JSW Salem in Tamil Nadu, India, to generate thermal energy for industrial processes. The system will produce over 25 GWh annually, displacing conventional fuel-based thermal energy, and achieving significant CO2 emission reductions of over 21,000 tonnes per year. It employs advanced control systems and adheres to IBR standards, with detailed integration to the existing plant's steam and water systems. Phases 1A and 1B expand thermal capacity, with proven technical and economic feasibility for industrial decarbonization.
Verified Impact Data Card
Climatenza — CLIMATENZA SOLAR SOLAR FEASIBILITY
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.
CSRD alignment under ESRS E1 (Climate Change) is in preparation and will be available once the EU taxonomy technical screening criteria are finalised for this project category.
Decentralised physical infrastructure network integration
will provide real-time MRV telemetry for this project.
What is this card?
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.
How to read the data
- 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).
Glossary
- VCS — Verified Carbon Standard (Verra), a leading carbon credit certification programme.
- tCO2e/yr — Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year.
- VVB — Validation/Verification Body, the independent auditor that reviews project claims.
- Evidence Tier — Classification of supporting evidence quality (e.g. Tier 1 = measured data, Tier 3 = default factors).
- Commitment Hash — Cryptographic hash of the assessment data committed to blockchain for tamper-proof audit trail.
- 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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EEC & REC Project Credits Simulator v2.4.0
REC Assumptions
Financial Projections
Investor Inputs (REC)
Per-Year Valuation — Today vs Forecast
Voluntary: REC (Med-Low)
Voluntary: EEC / Removal (Med-High)
Compliance: EU ETS
REC Projects & SDG Synergies
- SDG 7: More renewables displacing fossil power.
- SDG 13: Verified reductions, market signal for clean power.
- SDG 11: Cleaner air & resilient grids.
EEC Assumptions
Financial Projections
Investor Inputs (EEC)
Per-Year Valuation — Today vs Forecast
Voluntary: EEC / Removal (Med-High)
Compliance: EU ETS
EEC Projects & SDG Synergies
- SDG 9: Industrial modernisation, AI/dMRV.
- SDG 12: Resource efficiency & demand-side abatement.
- SDG 7: "First fuel" energy efficiency.
CCUS Assumptions VM0049 · Industrial CCS
Pricing: bilateral offtake $30–80/t · 45Q floor $60–85/t (US) · no liquid spot market
Financial Projections
Investor Inputs (CCUS)
Per-Year Valuation — Today vs Forecast
CCUS / Industrial CCS (VM0049)
Compliance: EU ETS
CCUS Projects & SDG Synergies
- SDG 9: Industrial innovation — point-source capture at cement, steel, refining facilities.
- SDG 13: Hard-to-abate sector decarbonisation; permanent geological storage.
- SDG 11: Cleaner industrial zones, reduced local air pollutants alongside CO₂.
VM0049 (Verra, June 2024): modular CCS methodology covering geological storage, CO₂ utilisation, and transport pathways. 45Q tax credit provides a $60–85/t USD policy floor in the US.
EV Fleet Assumptions VM0038 · Transport Electrification
Pricing: $2–5/t spot VCM · $6–10/t premium bilateral · CORSIA-eligible · 46.4% CAGR sector
Financial Projections
Investor Inputs (EV Fleet)
Per-Year Valuation — Today vs Forecast
EV Fleet Credits (VM0038)
Voluntary: REC (Med-Low)
EV Fleet Projects & SDG Synergies
- SDG 7: Clean transport powered by renewable electricity.
- SDG 11: Sustainable cities — reduced urban air pollution, quieter streets.
- SDG 13: Transport decarbonisation; CORSIA-aligned fleet credits.
VM0038 (Verra): telematics-verified VKT reduction, smart charging, baseline grid displacement. Transport credits are the fastest-growing VCM segment (46.4% CAGR). DePIN sensor networks add verifiability premium.
Feeds & Endpoints
Primary endpoint: /wp-json/tenza/v1/prices (Auto tries relative; falls back to https://tenza.one/wp-json/tenza/v1/prices).
Project data: /wp-json/wp/v2/tenza_project (loads meta: emissions, funding, scores, stage, tech type).
Venues: ICE (EUA), CME (GEO / N-GEO), EEX (GO); I-REC registry (regional indications); EEC modeled.
FX: ECB euro reference (cached daily).
Methodology
Forecast outlook: Conservative/Base/Optimistic scale the 2035 multiplier path and apply a sale-realisation haircut; small discount-rate nudge reflects risk.
REC pricing: V-REC/GO/I-REC converted to selected units (MWh or tCO₂e-eq via EF) and currency; tier factor applies to REC/EEC classes.
Financials: All internal calculations in the selected currency. Annual net flow = (credit revenue × (1−haircut) + optional savings) − O&M. KPIs: IRR (Newton-Raphson), NPV and discounted payback at your rate.
Currency handling: Capex, O&M and savings are all in the selected currency. Credit prices are converted from their native currency via ECB rates.
Standards & Registries
Primary standards: Verra (VCS) & Gold Standard. Tool is Verra-first but surfaces Gold Standard context where relevant.
Market intel: See AlliedOffsets (market/registry analytics) and Gold Standard Dashboard for reference data and methodologies.
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VCS Readiness Assessment
Summary
The project demonstrates strong documentation of its technical design, baseline scenario, and emission calculation methodology, aligned with AMS-II.C standards. However, gaps in safeguard, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring plan details indicate it is nearing readiness but requires further elaboration for full VCS validation.
Scores
Checklist
Section 1: Project Details 63%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Location | ● | 1.5 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Other Entities | ✗ | 1.9 | Evidence is missing. |
| Estimated GHG Reductions | ✗ | 1.7 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Start Date | ● | 1.11 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Crediting Period Duration | ● | 1.12 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Crediting Period Type | ● | 1.12 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Ownership and GHG Rights | ● | 1.15 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Other Certifications | ✗ | 1.16 | Evidence is missing. |
| Participation in Other GHG Programs | ✗ | 1.17 | Evidence is missing. |
Section 2: Safeguards & Stakeholder Engagement 59%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stakeholder Consultation Process | ● | 2.1 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Stakeholder Feedback Summary | ● | 2.1 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Grievance Redress Mechanism | ● | 2.2 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Social & Environmental Risk Assessments | ● | 2.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Risk Mitigation Measures | ● | 2.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| No Net Harm Assessment | ● | 2.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Respect for Human Rights & Equity | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Worker and Labour Rights | ● | 2.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Free, Prior, Informed Consent (FPIC) | ● | 2.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Community Health and Safety | ● | 2.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Cultural Heritage Protection | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Gender Equality Considerations | ● | 2.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Indigenous Peoples Rights | ● | 2.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Biodiversity Impact | ● | 2.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Water Resource Impact | ● | 2.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
Section 3: Methodology Application 87%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodology Version | ● | 3.1 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Methodology Applicability Check | ● | 3.2 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Regulatory Surplus | ● | 3.5.1 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Technological Barriers | ● | 3.5.2 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Common Practice Analysis | ● | 3.5.2 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Sensitivity Analysis | ● | 3.5.2 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
Section 4: GHG Quantification 15%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Section 5: Monitoring Plan 100%
All items complete.
Methodology
- VCS Methodology
- AMS-II.C
- Version
- v15.0
- Project Type
- Solar thermal energy generation with parabolic concentrators and superheated steam production
- Capacity
- 17.6 MWth thermal capacity, 25.94 GWh/year thermal energy
- Baseline Scenario
- Current system relies on fossil fuels (coal and BF gas) for thermal energy; thermal input at CPP is 6570 TJ/y with associated CO₂ emissions (~545,310 t CO₂/y), no solar augmentation in baseline.
Ghg
Monitoring
The project employs continuous, real-time data collection via existing DCS and SCADA systems, monitoring parameters such as flow, temperature, pressure, and efficiency metrics to ensure optimal operation and accurate emission reduction calculations.
Action Plan
- Provide complete project location details including coordinates, address, and facility name
- Collect and document information for Other Entities
- Calculate emissions using methodology-specified equations and credible emission factors
- Strengthen documentation for Project Start Date with more specific details
- Strengthen documentation for Crediting Period Duration with more specific details