Hanpingzui Hydropower Project in Gansu Province
#260of 1935 in Renewable energy#94of 1084 in China#163of 1459 in CDM (UNFCCC)#190of 1287 in ACM0002
Audit Analysis
The Hanpingzui Hydropower Project is a small-scale CDM hydro project with VVB-confirmed additionality and a reasonable zero-leakage treatment appropriate for the technology. However, a contradiction in the baseline method description (project-specific vs. jurisdictional) and the absence of a verified ERR figure introduce moderate uncertainty. The project is closed (crediting period ended 2016/2017) and no material findings or corrective actions were reported.
Red Flags
- Baseline method is described as 'project-specific' in the 2013 monitoring report but 'jurisdictional' in the 2010 PDD — an unresolved inconsistency that affects baseline credibility
- Crediting period differs between the validation report (2010-01-01 to 2016-12-31) and the 2013 monitoring report (2010-10-04 to 2017-10-03), creating ambiguity about the approved project boundary
- No verified ERR figure is available in the extracted record, preventing independent confirmation of claimed reductions
Credit Vintages
| Issued | Retired | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 375,085 | 0 | 375,085 | |
| 2014 | 264,918 | 0 | 264,918 | |
| Total | 640,003 | 0 | 640,003 |
Risk Indicators
VVB-confirmed combined test
Hydro avoidance – no inherent reversal risk
0% with quantified justification (appropriate for hydro)
Method contradiction (project vs. jurisdictional); grid EF f
Safeguards and benefit sharing mentioned; FPIC and grievance
CORSIA and CCP status not stated in available documents
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