GS Solar India 20MW Project
Generating clean energy and supporting sustainable development in Rajasthan, India
The GS Solar India Project delivers renewable energy while promoting social, economic, and technological development in Rajasthan. By operating a 20MW solar PV farm, the project reduces greenhouse gas emissions, displaces fossil fuel electricity, and contributes to a low-carbon, sustainable energy future for the region.
The initiative addresses India’s high reliance on coal, air pollution challenges, and growing energy demand. It supports local energy security, fosters technological skills, and improves community livelihoods through training and employment. By participating in this Gold Standard-certified project, stakeholders help advance India’s renewable energy transition.
Location: Manchitya, Jodhpur District, Rajasthan, India
Project type: Renewable Energy – Solar PV
Project impacts
Climate & environment
- Generation of 27,845 MWh of clean solar energy annually, displacing over 26,528 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year (SDG 13 – Climate Action; SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants from fossil fuel combustion, improving local air quality
- Promotion of scalable solar energy technology, supporting India’s long-term renewable energy goals
Social & economic
- Creation of 11 skilled and unskilled jobs for operations and maintenance, contributing to local economic growth (SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Regular technical and non-technical training for site employees and local communities, enhancing skills and awareness (SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Equal pay and gender equality ensured for all employees (SDG 5 – Gender Equality)
- Increased access to clean and reliable electricity, supporting local development and community well-being (SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities)
This project contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, delivering measurable environmental and social outcomes.
Project details
The solar PV farm is located in Manchitya, Jodhpur district, an area of Rajasthan with high solar potential and low population density. The project contributes to India’s energy independence and supports the national transition toward renewable energy by replacing fossil fuel-based electricity with sustainable solar power.
Using proven solar PV technology, the 20MW farm ensures operational reliability, environmental safety, and replicability for future projects in the region. Over the ten-year crediting period, the project is expected to deliver substantial carbon emission reductions and encourage further adoption of solar energy technologies.
Collaborations
Anthesis supports and finances the project, enabling greenhouse gas reductions alongside social, economic, and technological co-benefits. Gold Standard certification guarantees robust monitoring, reporting, and verification of emissions reductions, while promoting community engagement and sustainable development outcomes.
Quality criteria
All Anthesis-supported carbon removal projects undergo independent verification to confirm permanent carbon storage and measurable environmental benefits. Projects must demonstrate alignment with UN SDGs 12, 13, and 15, promote soil and ecosystem health, and deliver robust climate and nature outcomes.
- Gold Standard certified, ensuring credible carbon accounting and monitoring
- Clear additionality through renewable energy generation and displacement of fossil fuels
- Robust monitoring, reporting, and verification of emissions reductions and co-benefits
- Tangible social, economic, and technological impacts, including training, employment, and community development
- Promotion of equal opportunities, gender equality, and local capacity building
- Alignment with internationally recognised best practices for small-scale solar energy projects
Through rigorous auditing, monitoring, and adherence to international standards, Anthesis ensures all projects provide credible, lasting impact for both climate and local communities.
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