57,510 tCO₂e/yr avoidance from a 50MW grid-connected solar facility. India CCTS Phase 1 compliant. Suitable for energy-intensive compliance buyers and high-volume Scope 3 portfolios.
This project displaces coal-fired grid electricity with solar generation, earning avoidance credits based on India's Central Electricity Authority grid emission factor. It is structured for CCTS Phase 1 compliance buyers who need cost-effective, domestic carbon credits to meet their Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) obligations ahead of the trading launch.
| Capacity | 50 MW grid-connected |
|---|---|
| Credit Type | Avoidance — grid emission factor displacement |
| Annual Credits (Year 1) | ~57,510 tCO₂e |
| Credit Trajectory | Declining (~3%/yr as India grid greens) |
| Carbon Standard | Verra / CCTS India |
| Price | $6.85/t (₹1,500/t CCTS floor) |
| Buyer Segment | CCTS Phase 1 compliance obligors — energy-intensive industries |
| Contract Recommendation | 3-year (not 7-year — see disclosure below) |
Solar avoidance credit volume declines as India's national grid emission factor decreases. The same 50MW plant will generate approximately 30% fewer avoidance credits by 2030 than it does today.
We recommend 3-year contracts for this project, with a planned transition toward higher-quality reduction and removal credits in Years 4–7 of your net-zero pathway. We are happy to model a blended portfolio that includes biochar CDR and ARR credits to de-risk your long-term compliance exposure.
India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme creates domestic compliance demand for grid-connected solar avoidance credits from energy-intensive industries facing PAT obligations.
Blast furnace operators and DRI plants facing Specific Energy Consumption (SEC) targets under PAT Cycle 6.
Integrated cement plants — one of India's largest CCTS-obligated sectors with ~330 MT annual production.
Primary aluminium smelters with high grid electricity intensity and strong compliance incentives.
Urea and ammonia producers. Natural gas-intensive — solar credits offset Scope 2 grid consumption.
Refineries and petrochemical complexes. High energy intensity and early CCTS engagement.
Spinning and weaving mills included in PAT. Particularly suited to short-horizon spot purchases.
Energy-intensive paper mills. Government has targeted 40%+ reduction in SEC for this sector.
Chlorine and caustic soda producers. Grid-intensive electrolysis processes with direct PAT obligations.
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