Waste heat recovery project

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In energy-intensive manufacturing industries, exothermic chemical processes generate significant amounts of waste heat. Traditionally, this heat is dissipated without utilization, resulting in energy loss and unnecessary greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

This project recovers waste heat from such high-temperature processes and converts it into steam, which is then used to generate electricity through steam turbine generators. By displacing grid-based electricity—often reliant on fossil fuels—the project significantly reduces carbon emissions.

CarboSol partnered with the client to structure and register the project under the Gold Standard carbon framework, applying the ACM0012 methodology: Consolidated baseline and monitoring methodology for GHG emission reductions from waste energy recovery projects.

Eligibility Assessment & Methodology Matching
CarboSol conducted a thorough assessment of the client’s production process and heat flows. The project was deemed eligible under ACM0012, which applies to waste heat recovery systems for power generation. We ensured that the recovered energy would not have been used without carbon finance incentives.

Baseline and Additionality Demonstration
We established the baseline as conventional power supply from the grid, with no recovery of waste heat. Using Gold Standard’s additionality tools, we demonstrated that the project would not have been financially or technically viable without carbon credit revenues.

Project Design Document (PDD) Development
Our team led the full development of the PDD, including:

• Process mapping and technical system descriptions
• Quantification of energy recovery potential and power output
• Emission reduction calculations based on displaced electricity
• Monitoring plan design for tracking key parameters such as steam generation, turbine output, and grid emissions factors
   

Stakeholder Coordination & Documentation
We engaged closely with plant engineers, EPC contractors, and Gold Standard-accredited validators to ensure the project’s compliance and smooth progress through validation and listing phases.

• Annual GHG Reductions: ~875,000 tCO₂e
• Energy Efficiency: Converts previously wasted heat into useful electricity
• Operational Benefits: Reduces electricity costs and enhances energy independence
• Scalability: Creates a strong precedent for replicating waste heat recovery in similar industrial facilities
   

This project showcases CarboSol’s capabilities in:

• Translating industrial energy innovations into measurable environmental and financial outcomes
• Navigating complex carbon standards and methodologies with technical rigor
• Empowering clients to capitalize on sustainability-driven revenue through carbon credits