FSCECP Hydroelectric Power Plant

How it works

The power generated by this international Verified Carbon Standards (VCS) project is renewable and replaces the use of fossil fuel thermal plants normally used to meet the region's growing energy needs. The hydroelectric complex includes several large and small power plants and a system of dams. By using natural resources to generate power, the project implements a more sustainable culture and ensures the consumption of renewable energy throughout the country. FSCECP Hydroelectric Power Plant Project reduces CO₂ emissions while contributing to Brazil's regional and national sustainable development goals. In addition to capturing 1,859,094 tons of CO₂, it provides about 10,000 jobs for local people with better working conditions and better wages. Finally, the activity has led to scientific advances in the conservation of local fauna and flora by interacting with both federal and state research institutions.

Where does it develop?

The project is located in southern Brazil and enables the production of renewable electricity, avoiding the dispersion of 266 thousand tons of CO₂ annually.

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Certifications

FSCECP is a Verra certified project, carbon credits are generated according to the amount of electricity produced annually by the power plant.

Benefits

In addition to generating renewable energy from hydropower plants, FSCECP provides about 10,000 jobs for local people with better working conditions and better wages. The work has led to scientific advances in local wildlife conservation by interacting with both federal and state research institutions.Renewable energyCarbon capture₂Economic and social developmentBiodiversity conservation

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The project in brief

- Economic and social development
- Fighting climate change