Hydro Power Upgrade

Description: The project activity increases the energy generation of an existing hydro power plant with reservoir without changing the volume of the reservoir. The project comprises the installation of new Kaplan turbines with a nominal capacity of 49.5 MW. The project activity has an important impact on the environmental sustainability by reducing local air pollution and decreasing the GHG emissions.


Project Type: Hydroelectric Power
Location: Espirito Santo, Brazil
Quantity: -
Accounting period: -
Operator: First Climate
Certification: Clean Development Mechanism
Voluntary Carbon Standard
Supported by: Carbon Advice Group Plc (UK)
Entry created: 17th May 2010
Last updated: 1st June 2010
   
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