| Title of Feasibility Study (FS) | Rural Electrification through Expansion of Electric Grid mainly composed of Hydropower |
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| FY | FY 2012 |
| Main Implementing Entity | Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, Co., Ltd. |
| FS Partner(s) | Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC), Department of Renewable Energy (DRE), Ministry of Economic Affairs of Bhutan, Karma Namkhai Consultants |
| Location of Project Activity | Bhutan |
| Category of Project Activity | Renewable Energy |
| Targeted GHG | Carbon Dioxide (CO2) |
| CDM/JI | CDM |
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| Description of Project Activity | The Project involves the electrification of approximately 30,000 households in non-electrified areas by grid extension, implemented by the Royal Government of Bhutan utilizing the funding from through ODA. The Project aims to reduce consumption of fossil fuels such as kerosene and achieve GHG emissions by supplying electricity from hydropower plants within Bhutan to non-electrified areas of the country. |
| Methodology to be applied | AMS-III.AW, ver. 01.0. "Electrification of rural communities by grid extension" |
| Baseline Scenario | Under AMS-III.AW, ver. 01.0., the baseline scenario is that the rural households targeted by the Project will use fossil fuels such as diesel or kerosene to generate the equivalent quantity of electricity required before project. |
| Monitoring Plan | Under AMS-III.AW, ver. 01.0., the baseline scenario is that the rural households targeted by the Project will use fossil fuels such as diesel or kerosene to generate the equivalent quantity of electricity required before project. |
| Estimation of GHG Emission Reductions | For ex-ante estimation, amount of electricity distribution was based on the assumption in the master plan. It is assumed that 33,436 households targeted in the Project each consume 60kWh/month electricity. Approximately, 19,260tCO2/yr of emission reduction is expected from the Project. |
| Duration of Project Activity/ Crediting Period | The starting date of project activity is July 25, 2008 with 30 years duration. Renewal crediting has been chosen for 21 years. |
| Environmental Impact Analysis | The "Environmental Assessment (EA) Act 2000", together with the "Regulation for the Environmental Clearance of Projects" and "Regulation in Strategic Environmental Assessment" comprises the legislation relating to environmental impact assessment (EIA) in Bhutan. Project has obtained Environment Clearance and Forestry Clearance to comply with local regulation. |
| Demonstration of Additionality | Additionality of the project is demonstrated following the "Guidelines for demonstrating additionality of microscale project activities (ver. 04)".
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| Project Feasibility | The project construction has started in September 2009 and scheduled to be completed by June 2013. Although there is a slight delay in some project component, final completion is expected by the end of 2013. |
| Contribution to Sustainable Development in Host Country | The Project is expected to contribute to the sustainable development of Bhutan and improving the level Gross National Happiness (GNH) as defined in the four strategic areas; Sustainable and equitable socio-economic development, Environmental conservation, Preservation and promotion of culture, and Good governance. |
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