Amakhala Emoyeni Grid Connected 138.6 MW Wind Farm, Phase 1, South Africa
#1153of 1935 in Renewable energy#20of 59 in South Africa#873of 1459 in CDM (UNFCCC)#900of 1287 in ACM0002
Audit Analysis
A 138.6 MW wind farm in South Africa validated under CDM with a confirmed barrier additionality test and jurisdictional grid baseline. However, a ten-fold discrepancy in the claimed emission reductions between the PDD and validation report, combined with the absence of any monitoring or verification data, significantly limits confidence in the project's actual performance and data reliability.
Red Flags
- Ten-fold discrepancy in total claimed ERR: the PDD states 445,152 tCO2e while the validation report states 4,451,520 tCO2e for the same crediting period — a factor-of-10 error that undermines data reliability
- No monitoring reports or verified ERR figures found in the available record, making it impossible to confirm actual performance against the claimed baseline
- Grid emission factor of 0.988 tCO2/MWh is from 2010 with no evidence of periodic update, risking over-estimation of reductions if the South African grid has decarbonised since then
Credit Vintages
No issuances recorded on the registry.
Risk Indicators
VVB-confirmed barrier test
Avoidance project, no reversals
Quantified, 0% deduction justified
Jurisdictional grid EF, 2010 vintage, no update evidenced
Safeguards mentioned, benefit sharing described, but FPIC an
CORSIA and CCP status not stated in available documents
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