The Dayingjiang-3 Hydropower Project Phases 1&2 has total installed capacity of 200 MW. The objective of the proposed project is to utilize water resources of the Daying River for electricity generation through the installation and operation of four 50 MW hydro generation units at Yingjiang County, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province, P.R. China. The reservoir surface area is 0.108 km2, and the power density is 1851.9 W/m2. The proposed project is a grid-connected renewable energy project, from which the electricity generated will be sold to the Dehong Power Grid and then be fed to Yunnan Power Grid, an integral part of the China Southern Power Grid (CSPG). The proposed project activity will achieve obvious GHG emission reductions by avoiding CO2 emissions, as grid-connected fossil fuel-fired power plants are dominated in the CSPG. The annual average estimated emission reductions over the first crediting period are 569,379 tonnes of CO2e.

4×50 MW Dayingjiang- 3 Hydropower Project Phases 1&2

The Dayingjiang-3 Hydropower Project Phases 1&2 is a renewable energy project with a total installed capacity of 200 MW. The project is located in Yingjiang County, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province, P.R. China, and aims to generate electricity by utilizing the water resources of the Daying River. 

Key Highlights:
- The project consists of four 50 MW hydro generation units, which generate electricity by utilizing the water resources of the Daying River.
- The electricity generated by the project is sold to the Dehong Power Grid and then fed to Yunnan Power Grid, a part of the China Southern Power Grid (CSPG).
- The project activity reduces GHG emissions by avoiding CO2 emissions that would have been generated by grid-connected fossil fuel-fired power plants.
- The annual average estimated emission reductions over the first crediting period are 569,379 tonnes of CO2e.
- The project contributes to sustainable development in the region and promotes the use of renewable energy sources.

By avoiding CO2 emissions, the Dayingjiang-3 Hydropower Project Phases 1&2 achieves obvious GHG emission reductions. This project is a crucial step towards sustainable development in the region and contributes to the global effort to combat climate change. The project's use of renewable energy sources demonstrates the viability and importance of renewable energy in addressing the world's energy needs while protecting the environment.

Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources

The Dayingjiang-3 Hydropower Project Phases 1&2 in Yunnan Province, China, is a renewable energy project that generates electricity by utilizing the water resources of the Daying River. Four 50 MW hydro generation units are installed and the electricity generated is sold to the Dehong Power Grid and then fed to Yunnan Power Grid. The project achieves significant GHG emission reductions by avoiding 569,379 tonnes of CO2e per year, making it a valuable addition to the China Southern Power Grid.

The Inner Mongolia Chao’er Forest Industry IFM Project (hereafter referred to as “the project”) is located in Hulun Buir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, P.R.China. It is implemented by Chao’er Forest Industry Co. Ltd of China Inner Mongolia Forest Industry Group (hereafter “Project owner”) to protect the once logging forest. 
The proposed project is implemented in three forest farms under the jurisdiction of the Project owner, namely Dacongshan Forest Farm, Quansheng Forest Farm, and Taerqi Forest Farm. The project has 40,027.50ha commercial forest, whose ages ranging from sapling, middle age to mature forest. Before the implementation of the project, the forest within the project area was designed and planted as commercial forest, and logged annually according to the timber production plan approved by local forestry authority . In order to protect the forest ecosystem, improve the ecological environment, increase carbon sinks, reduce GHG emission reductions and slow down climate change, the project proponent decided to implement this improved forest management project activities from December 2017 to December 2077. And from the Project Start Date, PP has stopped the commercial logging in the project area and only allowed tending and managing. 
This project aims to protect 40,027.50ha commercial forest from logging. The Forest Conservation Project activities will be focused on forest resource supervision and monitoring. In order to supervise and monitor any disturbances that may affect the whole forest, a ranger team has been established to monitor the state of the forest with regard to diseases, illegal logging, hunting, fires etc. This ecosystem will then continue to provide its services to all the communities and entities that depend on it.
The project is expected to generate approximately 8,372,662 tCO2e with buffer deduction during the 30 years’ crediting period, with the annual emission reductions of 279,089 tCO2e.

The Inner Mongolia Chao'er Forest Industry IFM Project, implemented by Chao'er Forest Industry Co. Ltd of China Inner Mongolia Forest Industry Group, is located in Hulun Buir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, P.R.China. This project aims to protect 40,027.50ha commercial forest from logging and encourage forest resource supervision and monitoring. 

Key Highlights:
- The project is implemented in three forest farms under the jurisdiction of the Project owner, namely Dacongshan Forest Farm, Quansheng Forest Farm, and Taerqi Forest Farm.
- The forest within the project area was designed and planted as commercial forest, and logged annually according to the timber production plan approved by local forestry authority. However, from the Project Start Date, PP has stopped the commercial logging in the project area and only allowed tending and managing.
- A ranger team has been established to monitor the state of the forest with regard to diseases, illegal logging, hunting, fires etc. This will help to supervise and monitor any disturbances that may affect the whole forest.
- The project is expected to generate approximately 8,372,662 tCO2e with buffer deduction during the 30 years’ crediting period, with the annual emission reductions of 279,089 tCO2e.
- By protecting the forest ecosystem, improving the ecological environment, increasing carbon sinks, reducing GHG emission reductions, and slowing down climate change, the project will continue to provide its services to all the communities and entities that depend on it.

This project is critical to preserving the once logging forest and protecting the environment. By implementing improved forest management project activities, the project will increase carbon sinks, reduce GHG emission reductions and slow down climate change. It will also provide benefits to the communities and entities that depend on the forest ecosystem.

Methodology for Improved Forest Management: Conversion from Logged to Protected Forest

Inner Mongolia Chao’Er Improved Forest Management Project

The Chao'er Forest Industry IFM Project is a forest conservation project in Hulun Buir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, covering 40,027.50ha of commercial forest. The project is focused on improved forest management activities and has a ranger team to prevent disturbances such as illegal logging, hunting, fires, etc. It is expected to generate approximately 8,372,662 tCO2e in emission reductions over 30 years.

The Henan Xinxiang 24MW Biomass based Cogeneration Project(hereafter, the project ) is located in Huixian County of Xinxiang City, Henan Province, China, and was implemented by Xinxiang Tianjie Bio-Power Generation Co., Ltd.  The project scenario is: the installation of 2*12MW cogeneration plants based on biomass residues; the generation of electricity with 126,709 MWh/yr supplied into Central China Power Grid (hereinafter as CCPG); the generation of heat with 909,200GJ/yr; and the utilization of biomass residues for cogeneration of power and heat. The project don¡¯t claim the emission reductions due to displacement of heat, therefore, this project will achieve GHG emissions reduction by displacing the equivalent electricity generated by CCPG with biomass residues fired cogeneration plant which has lower CO2 emission. In addition, CH4 emissions will be reduced by avoiding dumping of biomass residues. As a result, the project is estimated to achieve 123,858 tCO2e emission reductions annu

Henan Xinxiang 24MW Biomass based Cogeneration Project

The Henan Xinxiang 24MW Biomass based Cogeneration Project, implemented by Xinxiang Tianjie Bio-Power Generation Co., Ltd., is a renewable energy project located in Huixian County of Xinxiang City, Henan Province, China. The project involves the installation of 2*12MW cogeneration plants that generate electricity with 126,709 MWh/yr supplied into Central China Power Grid, and the generation of heat with 909,200GJ/yr. The project utilizes biomass residues to cogenerate power and heat, avoiding the dumping of biomass residues and reducing CH4 emissions. 

Key Highlights:
- Installation of 2*12MW cogeneration plants based on biomass residues
- Generates 126,709 MWh/yr of electricity supplied into Central China Power Grid 
- Generates 909,200GJ/yr of heat 
- Utilizes biomass residues for cogeneration of power and heat 
- Estimated to achieve 123,858 tCO2e emission reductions annually

This project is important because it reduces greenhouse gas emissions by displacing the equivalent electricity generated by CCPG with biomass residues fired cogeneration plant that has lower CO2 emissions. The utilization of biomass residues for cogeneration of power and heat also helps reduce CH4 emissions from the dumping of biomass residues. Additionally, the project contributes to the promotion of renewable energy in China, supporting the country's efforts to transition to a low-carbon economy.

Electricity and heat generation from biomass

Henan Xinxiang 24MW Biomass Based Cogeneration Project

The Henan Xinxiang Biomass based Cogeneration Project generates electricity and heat using biomass residues, resulting in a reduction of GHG emissions. By avoiding the dumping of these residues, the project also reduces CH4 emissions. This project is estimated to achieve 123,858 tCO2e emission reductions annually.

REDD Project to stop deforestation within private parcels amounting to  135, 105 Ha at the edge of the deforestation frontier in Brazil. The project will generate multiple climate, social, and biodiversity benefits.

A REDD Project to Halt Deforestation in Brazil

In the heart of Brazil, a REDD project has been implemented to prevent deforestation on private parcels of land spanning 135,105 hectares on the brink of the deforestation frontier. This project aims to produce various advantages for the environment, society, and biodiversity.

Key Highlights:
- The project is designed to protect over 135,000 hectares of land from deforestation, safeguarding the habitat of endangered species and preserving the natural beauty of the region.
- By stopping deforestation, the project also prevents the release of carbon emissions into the atmosphere, thus mitigating the effects of climate change.
- The implementation of this project has created job opportunities for the local community and fostered sustainable development in the region.

This REDD project is of critical importance as it tackles some of the biggest challenges facing Brazil and the world today. Deforestation has a significant impact on climate change, biodiversity loss, and the livelihoods of local communities. By preserving these private parcels of land, the project is not only protecting vital ecosystems but also contributing to the global effort to combat climate change.

Methodology for Avoided Unplanned Deforestation

Pacajai REDD+ Project

This project aimed to stop deforestation within private parcels in Brazil, covering 135,105 hectares at the edge of the deforestation frontier. It generated various benefits for the climate, social welfare, and biodiversity.

The Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project, an initiative by InfiniteEARTH, aims to reduce Indonesia’s emissions by preserving some 64,000 hectares of tropical peat swamp forest. This area, rich in biodiversity including the endangered Bornean orangutan, was slated by the Provincial government to be converted into four palm oil estates. Located on the southern coast of Borneo in the province of Central Kalimantan, the project is also designed to protect the integrity of the adjacent world-renowned Tanjung Puting National Park, by creating a physical buffer zone on the full extent of the ~90km eastern border of the park.

The Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project, a noble initiative by InfiniteEARTH, is committed to preserving Indonesia's tropical peat swamp forest and reducing the country's emissions. This forest spans over 64,000 hectares and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including the endangered Bornean orangutan. The project was proposed to counter the Provincial government's plan of converting this area into four palm oil estates. The project is located on the south coast of Borneo in the province of Central Kalimantan and aims to create a physical buffer zone to protect the adjacent Tanjung Puting National Park, which is a world-renowned park.

Key Highlights:
- Preserves over 64,000 hectares of tropical peat swamp forest.
- Protects the endangered Bornean orangutan and the rich biodiversity of the area.
- Creates a physical buffer zone to safeguard the integrity of the Tanjung Puting National Park.
 
This project is significant as it not only preserves the rich biodiversity of the area but also helps in mitigating climate change by reducing emissions. The tropical peat swamp forest is known to store large amounts of carbon, and the preservation of this area will help in keeping the carbon locked in the soil, thus preventing it from being released into the atmosphere. The Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project is a perfect example of how environmental conservation can go hand-in-hand with sustainable development.

Methodology for Conservation Projects that Avoid Planned Land Use Conversion in Peat Swamp Forests

Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project

The Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project by InfiniteEARTH preserves 64,000 hectares of tropical peat swamp forest in Indonesia, protecting endangered species such as the Bornean orangutan and preventing the conversion of the area into palm oil estates. Located in Central Kalimantan, the project also safeguards the integrity of the adjacent Tanjung Puting National Park by creating a physical buffer zone on the park's eastern border.

The main purpose of the project activity is to generate electrical energy through sustainable renewable energy means using wind power and feed the generated output to the local grid in Gujarat and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. Apart from generation of renewable energy based electricity, the project has also been conceived for the following: To enhance the propagation of commercialisation of wind power generation in the region To contribute to the sustainable development of the region, socially, environmentally and economically

Generating Renewable Energy through Wind Power in Gujarat

This project aims to reduce carbon emissions by generating electrical energy through sustainable and renewable wind power sources in Gujarat, India. By feeding the output back into the local grid, the project contributes to climate change mitigation efforts.

Key Highlights:
- The project promotes the commercialisation of wind power generation in the region, helping to create a sustainable and renewable energy market.
- In addition to environmental benefits, the project aims for sustainable development of the region, by contributing socially and economically.

By utilizing wind power to generate electricity, this project provides a sustainable and renewable source of energy. Not only does this help to reduce carbon emissions, but it also contributes to the development and growth of the region.

Overall, this project is crucial in the fight against climate change and serves as an example of how sustainable energy sources can be used to promote economic and social development.

150 MW Grid Connected Wind Power Based Electricity Generation Project In Gujarat, India.

This project aims to produce electricity using renewable wind power and feed it into the local grid in Gujarat. The project not only generates sustainable energy but also supports the commercialization of wind power in the region and contributes to the sustainable development of the community. It is a valuable effort towards mitigating climate change.