ACM0002: Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources
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1At a glance
Reduces emissionsCO2, CH4, N2OVersion 21.0
What it covers
The methodology covers grid-connected renewable energy power plants that install new greenfield plants, add capacity, retrofit, rehabilitate, or replace existing units, including the addition of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).para 4
Crediting period
The crediting period is not stated in the sections provided.para 5
2Who can use it
The methodology applies to grid-connected renewable energy-based power generation project activities.para 4
The methodology covers the installation of a Greenfield power plant with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).para 2
For capacity addition or retrofit to existing plants, the methodology only applies to solar photovoltaic and wind-based projects with BESS.para 4
The methodology does not apply to concentrated solar power (CSP) projects.para 5
The methodology does not apply to project activities that involve switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources at the site.para 8
3How reductions are counted
The baseline scenario is set by identifying realistic and credible alternatives to the project activity.section 5.2.3.1
The methodology assumes that electricity generated by the project would otherwise have been produced by existing or new grid-connected power plants.para 43
Baseline emissions are calculated by multiplying the net electricity generation fed into the grid by the combined margin CO2 emission factor for that grid.para 43
For most renewable energy projects, project emissions are zero.section 5.4
However, if significant, project emissions include those from fossil fuel consumption, geothermal operations, hydro reservoirs, and battery storage charging.section 5.4
4How to prove it
The project proponent must demonstrate additionality using the latest version of TOOL01: Tool for the demonstration and assessment of additionality.para 31
Alternatively, the project proponent may use the simplified procedure in TOOL32: Positive lists of technologies.para 30
The project must monitor total electricity produced (TEGy) continuously and record it at least monthly.section 6.1
The project must monitor the quantity of steam produced (Msteam,y) daily.section 6.1
The project must monitor the global warming potential of methane (GWPCH4).para 67
5Where it counts
Not yet checked. Eligibility under Article 6.4, CORSIA and other frameworks will appear here.
Not yet checkedBased on material from UNFCCC (CDM, Article 6.4). Impactport selected, edited and summarised it.
The methodology does not apply to biomass fired power plants or units.para 8
For capacity additions, retrofits, rehabilitations, or replacements (except for wind, solar, wave, or tidal), the existing plant must have started commercial operation prior to a minimum five-year historical reference period.para 5
For hydro power plants, the project must be implemented in existing reservoirs with no change in volume, or in reservoirs with increased volume where power density is greater than 4 W/m2.para 6
Leakage emissions from construction or upstream fossil fuel activities are not considered.para 57
Emission reductions are calculated by subtracting project emissions from baseline emissions.para 58
The project must monitor the default emission factor for reservoir emissions (EFRes).para 67