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Vietnam Run-of-River Hydro
Lao Cai Province, Vietnam
2022-2024
Clean hydroelectric power generation using run-of-river technology, providing renewable electricity without large dam construction.
140k
tCO₂e Available
$7.2
Per tonne
Run-of-river
facility
140,000
Credits Available
$7.2
Price per tonne
2022-2024
Vintage Year
VCS Hydropower (ACM0002)
Methodology
VCS
Standards
Project Overview
This 48 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project in Lao Cai Province generates clean electricity without creating a large reservoir. The facility diverts a portion of river flow through turbines before returning it downstream, minimizing environmental impact while displacing coal-fired electricity from Vietnam's grid. The project maintains natural river flow patterns and fish migration routes.
Key Technologies
Francis Turbine Generators
Run-of-River Design
Fish Passage Systems
Grid Synchronization
Project Timeline
Environmental Assessment
2018 - Comprehensive river ecology study completed
Construction
2020 - Run-of-river diversion and powerhouse built
Commissioning
2021 - Full 48 MW capacity connected to national grid
Verification
2024 - First VCS verification and credit issuance
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Quick Facts
Project Area:Run-of-river facility
Annual Reduction:~95,000 tCO₂e
Project Life:30 years
Registry ID:VCS-2001
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