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2.2.2. Overview of small scale CDM (SSC) project activities
The framework of SSC would enable project participants to use a fast-track approach for CDM
procedures which could help reduce transaction costs compared to those of large scale CDM. SSC
project activities are to meet certain eligibility criteria. Once a project activity is classified as SSC, then
it can:
(a) benefit from being able to use the simplified modalities and procedures for SSC project
activities,
(b) use a simplified PDD form (SSC-PDD),
(c) apply a shortened review period, and
(d) have the same operational entity undertake validation as well as verification and certification.
To use the simplified modalities and procedures for SSC project activities, a proposed project activity
shall:
(a) Meet the eligibility criteria for small scale CDM project activities set out in paragraph 28 of
decision-/CMP.2 (types I to III described below);
(b) Conform to one of the project categories in appendix B to Annex II to Decision 21/CP.8 (refer
to Appendix 2 for the categories); and
(c) Not be a debundled component of a larger project activity, as determined through appendix
C to Annex II to Decision 21/CP.8 (refer to section 2.2.6 (2)).
The modalities and procedures, formats and relevant guidelines for SSC project activities are listed in
Appendix 1.
2.2.3 Definition of small scale CDM (SSC) project activities
Three project types are currently recognized as eligible SSC project activity under emission reduction
type CDM project activities. Each type of SSC project activity consists of several technologies and
measures. The three types of SSC project activities are the following:
(1) Type I: Renewable energy project activities with a maximum output capacity of 15 MW (or an
appropriate equivalent) [decision -/CMP.2, para. 28(a)]
Type I covers renewable energy project activities,
including solar, wind, hybrid systems, biogas or
biomass, water, geothermal, and waste. The total
capacity of a plant used for the project activity
should not exceed 15 MW in output.
Maximum “output” is defined as installed/rated
capacity, as indicated by the manufacturer of
the equipment or plant, disregarding the actual
load factor of the plant. “Appropriate equivalent”
of 15 MW is defined as “appropriate equivalent”
of 15 MW (electric). As MW (electric) is the most
common domination, and MW (thermal) only refers to the production of heat which can also be
derived from MW (electric), the EB agreed to define MW as MW (electric) and otherwise to apply an
appropriate conversion factor [CDM Glos. version 04, page 31].
Maximum output
capacity:
Up to 15 MW
Figure 2-1 Type I - Renewable energy project
activities
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