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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

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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