Analysis of Clean Development Mechanism for Dernah Wind Farm (I) Project (Libya) by Using AM0019 Methodology

Abstract

Since the Kyoto Protocol came into effect on Feb 16, 2005, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) has experienced significant global growth. This mechanism enables developing countries to actively engage in combating climate change by implementing projects aimed at reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GGEs). In 2010, Libya established the Commission of the Designated National Authority (DNA) to oversee the implementation of the CDM. This move was made as part of Libya's efforts to develop a range of projects that qualify for CDM and contribute to reducing GGEs. The main motivation for conducting this study was the absence of Libya's involvement in global-level CDM projects, as evidenced by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) annual reports. Additionally, the failure to recognize the significance of CDM in influencing decisions regarding investments in wind energy. This work aims to investigate the use of CDM in Dernah wind farm (I) project (Libya). The study used a suitable CDM methodology, AM0019 with the appropriate tool (03-V3), calculated as CO2 reductions and Certified Emission Reductions (CERs). The results of CDM analysis are as follows: CO2 reductions = 362,201.82 tCO2e/year and CERs for the first ten years of the age of the proposed wind farm (Dernah Wind Farm (ɪ)) (CERs10y) = 1,687,898,590 LD (320,838,371.8 €) for the first ten years, likewise CERs20y= 3,375,797,180 LD (641,676,743.5 €) during the entire life (20 years) of the proposed wind farm. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the project will be highly cost-effective, this will lead to lower electricity prices for consumers and higher profits for the project owners. Therefore, registering wind energy projects as CDM projects and earning CERs is the most practical way to promote wind energy. The findings of this study could be valuable for policy makers and project developers who are interested in CDM wind projects.