The SWISS Projects

SWISS supports myclimate in selected carbon offset projects which all meet the quality criteria of top environmental project standards. Both Projects in the portfolio are either registered or in the process of being registered in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto protocol. The registration of one project under the Gold Standard is completed. The Gold Standard is an independently managed label, provided to honour superior carbon offset project standards, and the emission reduction certificates generated from them. The integrity of these projects, with regard to the environmental balance and sustainable development, is of the greatest importance.

Electricity and Heat from Biomass

Karnataka, India

This project in the southern Indian State of Karnataka is the first CDM project in the world to generate emission reductions with the Gold Standard Label.

Agricultural waste (biomass) that used to lie to waste and be burnt on the fields is now used to produce electricity and heat. A pioneering aspect is the utilisation of low-density crop residues as a primary fuel. As a result, approximately 160 000 tonnes of CO2 emissions will be reduced over a period of seven years.

The local population also benefits since the project generates 650 jobs in the region and contributes to the rural economy each year through the Biomass Supply Chain. Furthermore, the project encourages organic farming through production of organic fertiliser and distributing the same to farmers from whose fields crop residues have been collected.

In addition, the project brings about considerable improvements in the quality of the air and reduces the related health risks.

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Electricity from Biomass
Contributions to Regional Development

Bihar, India

The project is set to electrify up to 100 villages in the Indian city of Bihar with 100 kW biomass power stations over a period of 5 years. In collaboration with a renowned Indian firm, organic waste and renewable natural materials from the region are being used to generate energy.

Local farmers provide the biological waste from agriculture and controlled biomass cultivation. A special suitable plant is cultivated for this purpose. Gradually, the power that is currently generated using mostly diesel generators with high emissions is replaced by climate neutral biomass power. Consequently, there is a sustainable improvement in the quality of life within the region.

The secured supply of electricity supports local micro enterprises that supply the power plant with sustainably cultivated biomass and are in turn supplied with electricity themselves, allowing the power plant to be operated profitably.

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