December 2021 Projects
At Planetors, we offer offsets from 19 carbon-reduction projects using 6 different methodologies spanning across 10 countries. Our offsets are certified by the United Nations under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Learn more about the CDM.
Biomass Fuel
1. The Rice Husk Based Cogeneration Plant at Hanuman Agro Industries Limited
Located in West Bengal, the rice husk based cogeneration plant at Hanuman Agro Industries Limited converts rice husks which would otherwise be discarded into a sustainable form of fuel. This process not only increases the supply of environment-friendly fuel in the area, but also economically benefits farmers because of an increase in demand for rice husks. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
2. The Biomass Power Project in Chhattisgarh, India
The Biomass Power Project in Chhattisgarh, India uses rice husks from the surrounding community to generate electricity. This project increases sustainable fuel access in the area and decreases waste, as well as raising money for community initiatives and programs. Find out more here. Certified by Gold Standard.
3. The Angkor Bio Cogen Rice Husk Power Project
The Angkor Bio Cogen Rice Husk Power Project in Cambodia also utilizes rice husks to create sustainable power by generating electricity. Decaying rice husks release the greenhouse gas methane, so converting them to biomass fuel creates an environmentally friendly source of energy while also reducing waste pollution. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
4. The Ceará Renewable Energy Project
The Ceará Renewable Energy Project in Brazil uses agricultural and industrial biomass byproducts to fuel ceramic factories which would otherwise use illegally logged wood for fuel. This practice prevents deforestation and provides economic opportunities to farmers who can sell their biomass to the project. Find out more here. Certified by Gold Standard.
Hydro Power
5. The Bhilangana - III Hydro Power Project
The Bhilangana - III Hydro Power Project in Ghuttu, India uses energy generated by the Bhilangana river to create electricity which is then distributed to the state grid, reducing greenhouse gas use and providing skilled and unskilled labor jobs. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
6. The San Clemente Hydroelectric Power Plant
The San Clemente Hydroelectric power plant in the Maule region of Chile uses water for irrigation to generate electricity for over 4,000 people. The project developer works with the community to provide opportunities for irrigators and education for students. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
7. The Quilleco Hydroelectric Project
The Quilleco Hydroelectric project in the Biobío region of Chile uses the energy created by the Laja River Basin to generate electricity which is delivered to more than 162,000 people. The project developer also provides support for businesses, infrastructure development, and students in the region. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
8. The Chacayes Hydroelectric Project
The award-winning Chacayes Hydroelectric Project in the Cachapoal Valley of Chile also uses the flowing of water to generate electricity. The plant was constructed carefully in order to minimize pollution and environmental degradation, and now provides the nation with sustainable power and the surrounding area with a sustainable communities fund. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
9. The Malagone Small Hydro Power (SHP) CDM Project
The Malagone SHP CDM Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, uses the flowing of the Uberabinha river to generate electricity for the country as an alternative to thermal energy from fossil fuel use. The plant also generates employment for workers in a rural area. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
10. The Jorge Dreher and Henrique Kotzian CDM Project
The Jorge Dreher and Henrique Kotzian CDM Project supplies Brazil’s national grid with electricity sustainably generated by the Ivaí river. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
11. The Fiji Nadarivatu Hydropower Project
The Fiji Nadarivatu Hydropower Project on the island of Vitu Levu in Fiji utilizes a dam and the intersection of four rivers to generate renewable electricity. The construction technique for the plant prioritized minimal impact on the surrounding environment and supplies the island with electricity and road infrastructure. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
12. The Adavikanda, Kuruwita Division Mini Hydro Power Project
The Adavikanda, Kuruwita Division Mini Hydro Power Project in Kuruwita, Sri Lanka uses run-of-the-river electricity generation to power the national Sri Lankan energy grid. The project developer has also improved the infrastructure of roads, bridges, and schools in the community. Find out more here. Certified by Gold Standard.
N2O Abatement
13. The Catalytic N2O Abatement Project in the Tail Gas of the Nitric Acid Plant of the Pakarab Fertilizer Ltd.
The Catalytic N2O Abatement Project in the Tail Gas of the Nitric Acid Plant of the Pakarab Fertilizer Ltd. works to reduce the emission of nitric oxide (N2O) during the production of nitric acid at the Pakarab Fertilizer plant in Multan, Pakistan. The sale of carbon offsets has provided the plant with incentives to run a nitric oxide abatement unit at the source of N2O production, protecting the environment from its release. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
Solar Farms
14. The Bhadla Solar Power Plant
The Bhadla Solar power plant, run by Fortum Finnsurya Energy, is located in Bhadla, India. It uses solar panels to harness renewable solar energy. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
15. The Solar Power Project by Baba Group
The Solar Power Project by Baba Group is located in Gaon Talab, India, and was created with the intention to decrease the gap between demand for and supply of energy by creating more sustainable power. The project provides not only power but also jobs and economic boosts to the region. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
Transport
16. Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) Zhengzhou
Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) Zhengzhou is a bus transportation system using over 3,100 gas-electric and electric buses and covering 100 kilometers of roads in China. This form of public transportation reduces pollution, traffic, and traffic accidents. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
Wind Farms
17. The Gangwon Wind Park Project
The Gangwon Wind Park Project in the Republic of Korea is a large-scale wind farm using wind turbines to generate electricity. Project managers educate and employ local workers and work to decrease Korea’s reliance on fossil fuels. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
18. The Wind Power Project by Tirupati Microtech Pvt. Ltd.
The Wind Power Project by Tirupati Microtech in Rajasthan and Karnataka uses electricity generated by wind turbines to replace fossil fuel use in India. The project developers work closely with locals in the community to provide job opportunities and improved infrastructure and education. Find out more here. Certified by the U.N.
19. The Aliaga Wind Power Project
The Aliaga Wind Power Project in Izmir, Turkey uses wind turbines to generate renewable electricity. The project is based in some of the last pasture in a heavily industrialized region with many polluting businesses, therefore protecting the area from further pollution and increasing sustainable energy use in the country. The developers also supply the local area with food and financial aid as well as training for visitors learning about sustainable energy. Find out more here. Certified by Gold Standard.