Tata Power 100 MW Solar Project Secures Carbon Credit Issuance, Advancing Clean Energy and Local Employment in Uttar Pradesh, India
New Carbon Credit Issuance — Tata Power Solar Project Supports Renewable Energy & Economic Growth (2022–2024)
The Global Carbon Council (GCC) confirms the issuance of 342,443 ACCs (tCO₂e) from the first monitoring period for the Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited 100 MW Solar Project (GCC-P-S00345) in Uttar Pradesh, India — driving the country’s clean energy transition while creating meaningful employment and skills development opportunities.
Part of these verified credits have been successfully transacted, reflecting the growing demand for high-quality GCC-certified credits and demonstrating GCC’s role as a trusted standard for climate impact.
📌 Issuance Highlights
- Project: Tata Power 100 MW Solar Power Project – GCC-P-S00345
- Monitoring Period: 01 January 2022 – 31 May 2024
- Total Credits Issued: 342,443 ACCs (tCO₂e)
- Environmental Certification: Environmental No-net-harm Label (E+)
- Social Certification: Social No-net-harm Label (S+)
- SDG+ Silver Label
🌍 Building Impact Across the Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
Delivered 368,022.71 MWh of renewable solar energy to the grid, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting India’s energy transition.
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
The project has created employment opportunities across three monitoring years, along with specialized workforce training, fostering stronger and more resilient local communities in Uttar Pradesh, India
SDG 13 – Climate Action
Achieved 342,443 tCO₂e of verified emission reductions, contributing directly to climate mitigation efforts.
🌱 Environmental and Social Co-Benefits
- Environmental Safeguards: Replacement of fossil fuel generation with renewable solar energy, verified to offset 342,443 tCO₂e emissions.
- Social Impacts: Long-term employment creation, skills development, and community empowerment through technical and non-technical training.
