Emission Reductions from Solar PV Plants in India

Abstract

This paper investigates the accounted amount of emissions reductions from the solar PV power plants installed in India. This study considers various sizes of solar photovoltaic plants irrespective PV technology, mounting mechanism used. The methodology followed to quantify these emission is Clean Development Mechanism of Kyoto Protocol. As per various CDM methodologies applicable for solar PV plants, the base line emission, project emissions, and emission reduction are quantified. A clear outline highlighting the possible benefits of registering a solar PV project under CDM in terms of the financial benefits and emission reduction criteria’s as per UNFCC norms are dealt. Study outlines that 21,92,170 tCO2 emission were reduced from 123 solar PV projects in India (As of 2017). The paper is concluded by providing the possible challenges in executing the projects that demands CDM status.