Climatenza JSW Steel – SOLAR FEASIBILITY
Climatenza JSW Steel – SOLAR FEASIBILITY Assessment v3
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Project Story
The project implements the Ayman Solar Concentrator (ASC) technology at JSW Salem Works to displace 10% of hot water demand. Target useful heat is 40,128 GJ/year with a boiler efficiency of 70%, requiring a displaced energy mix of 60% blast furnace gas (BFG) and 40% coal. Emission reductions are calculated using Indian emission factors for coal and BFG, yielding a total annual CO2 reduction of 3,710 tonnes. The environmental benefits include reductions in SO2, NOx, and PM, with seasonal variability based on solar resource availability. The project foresees carbon credit revenue across multiple scenarios, with subsequent long-term sustainability impacts and potential industry leadership for scalable adoption within JSW facilities. The project is positioned in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India, leveraging ASC technology to contribute to climate commitments and ESG objectives, including potential CBAM readiness.
Verified Impact Data Card
Climatenza JSW Steel – 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.
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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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Credits Simulator
EEC & REC Project Credits Simulator v1.2.0
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
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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.
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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 54%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sectoral Scope(s) | ✗ | 1.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Start Date | ✗ | 1.11 | Evidence is missing. |
| Crediting Period Type | ● | 1.12 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Other Certifications | ✗ | 1.16 | Evidence is missing. |
| Participation in Other GHG Programs | ✗ | 1.17 | Evidence is missing. |
| Host Country | ✗ | 1.5 | Evidence is missing. |
| GPS Coordinates | ✗ | 1.5 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Proponent Contact | ✗ | 1.8 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Client / Offtaker | ● | 1.8 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
Section 2: Safeguards & Stakeholder Engagement 4%
| 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. |
| Social & Environmental Risk Assessments | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Risk Mitigation Measures | ✗ | 2.4 | 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. |
| Community Health and Safety | ✗ | 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. |
| Water Resource 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 67%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodology Version | ● | 3.1 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Additionality Justification Type | ● | 3.5.2 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Technological Barriers | ✗ | 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 weak or non-specific. |
| 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. |
| Net GHG Emission Reductions | ● | 4.5 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| 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 58%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Not found in document
- 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
- Define a clear project title that describes the technology and location
- Strengthen documentation for Project Proponent with more specific details
- Identify applicable VCS sectoral scope(s) from the official VCS Sectoral Scope list
- Collect and document information for Project Start Date
- Collect and document information for Crediting Period Duration
Assessment History
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...