Arunachal Pradesh to earn carbon credits from hydro projects – Northeast Now

Micro-hydro projects are those up to 200 KW capacity, mini up to 2 MW and small up to 25 MW.The state Hydro Power Development Department is the renewable energy-producing entity that will claim Carbon Credits, which are issued by the Universal Carbon Registry.Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein, who is also in-charge of the Department, was instrumental in getting the Carbon Assets Management for hydropower plants.With state-owned 135 plants, the Department has power worth 74.88 million units, which is equivalent to 54,410 Carbon Credits annually and can earn approximately Rs 1.15 crore at present rate.

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