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version1.002/02/2011 Gansu Nanyangshan Micro Hydro Power Project - Project Profile
Gansu Nanyangshan Micro Hydro Power ProjectProject Profile
Gansu Nanyangshan Micro Hydro Power ProjectGold Standard – China
version1.002/02/2011 Gansu Nanyangshan Micro Hydro Power Project - Project Profile
1.0 Project Summary
1.1 Project Snapshot
2.0 Project Benefits
2.1 Key Achievements
3.0 Background
4.0 Technical Details
5.0 How the project meets Climate Friendly’s principles
Contents
version1.002/02/2011 Gansu Nanyangshan Micro Hydro Power Project - Project Profile
1.0 Project Summary
The project involves the construction and operation of a run-
of-the-river hydropower station at the location of Hezheng
County, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province.
Annual electricity generation is 5,944 MWh in 2008 and 6,073
MWh in 2009 respectively. Electricity generated by the project
is transmitted to Northwest China Power Grid.
The project activity contributes to sustainable development
through the reduction of GHG emissions and other pollutants
associated with the standard practice of fossil fuel-fired power
plants in the region. It also contributes to the alleviation of
power shortage by contributing to a more stable power supply,
promotes the local economy and improves the livelihood of
the locals by creating 15 permanent local jobs.
The project displaces 5,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per
year.
1.1 Project Snapshot
Name:Gansu Nanyangshan 1.26MWHydropower Project
Location:Hezheng County, Linxia HuiAutonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, China
Coordinates: E 103°17’48” / N 35°26’32”
Type: Hydro
Standard: Gold Standard (GS)
Volume: 650 VERs
Vintage: 2009
Status: Validated, Verified and Issued
Project Operator:Nanyang Water Conservancy and Hydropower Development Co., Ltd
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2.0 Project Benefits
Environmental – The generation of hydroelectric power
reduces the dependence on fossil fuel based electricity, leading
to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Importantly,
hydroelectric power is clean energy and does not produce
any greenhouse gases or other local air pollutants. In addition,
local vegetation will be recovered after construction period to
reduce soil and water loss.
Social – The project improves access to electricity for local
households and businesses, and facilitates the transition
to the use of electric appliances instead of fuel wood for
cooking and heating. This delivers benefits for local women
by substantially reducing health problems associated with
the physically demanding chore of collecting and chopping
wood, as well as living and working in a smoky environment.
Economic – Through improved energy supply and
infrastructure development, the project encourages new
investments in the rural region and also provides direct and
indirect employment opportunities. This project provided 50
jobs during the construction phase and 15 permanent jobs
during the operation period.
2.1 Key Achievements
RReduces GHG emissions
RTechnology and know-how transfer
RReduces local air pollution of SO2 and NO2
RPromotes alternative energy in China
RSupports local economic development
RSecures electricity supply
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3.0 Background
The project is located on the Nangyang Canal within the
administrative boundary of Hezheng County, 22 km from
Linxia City of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu
Province.
The Nanyang Canal was built mainly for irrigation by taking
water from the Yatang Reservoir. Both the Nanyang Canal and
Yatang Reservoir are projects sponsored by the government.
The area is one of the poorest in China with residents earning
an average annual income of 2000 RMB (approximately 292
USD).
The project activity contributes to sustainable development
in the ethnic minority area based on indicators of local
environmental sustainability, social sustainability &
development, and economic & technological development.
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4.0 Technical Details
The main structure consists of a forebay tank, a set of
pressure pipelines, a power house, a tailrace, and an on-site
booster station.
The project takes water from the Nanyang Canal where a
55m water head is formed to take advantage of the natural
slope of the Nanyang Mountain.
It then uses a forebay tank (5mx 9.27m) to direct the river
flow into the pipeline. The pressure pipeline adds up to
273m to the total length.
Finally the water passes through two hydroturbine generator
units where the electricity is generated. The water is
discharged into the Nanyang Canal through a tailrace.
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5.0 How the project meets Climate Friendly’s principles
Climate Friendly only invests in projects that:
Principles How this project meets these criteria
Address the root cause of climate change PHydro power doesn’t emit greenhouse gases and replaces fossil-fuel based electricity
Are permanent PEmissions reductions can’t be reversed
Are additional PCarbon finance required to overcome financial barriers
Are verifiable PVerified by the Gold Standard Foundation
Are project based PNot allowance-based under compliance requirements
Contribute to sustainable development PReduces pollution and creates employment
Are synchronous PEmissions reductions have already occurred
Are exclusive PRobust assurance process ensures no double counting
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