Solar container project compliance evaluation report

What is an environmental and social compliance audit report?

This environmental and social compliance audit report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section of ADB’s website.

Do solar power projects require environmental clearance?

Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in its Office Memorandum No. J-11013/41/2006-IA-II (I) dated 13th May 2011 stated that the solar power projects are not covered under the ambit of EIA Notification, 2006 and therefore does not require prior environmental clearance.

Who prepared the environmental and social compliance audit report?

Prepared by AECOM India Private Limited and ENREN Energy Private Limited for the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This environmental and social compliance audit report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

Does EIA 320/14/2017-nsm apply to solar power projects?

As per F. No. 320/14/2017-NSM office memorandum, MoEFCC has clarified that the provisions of the EIA notification 2006 is not applicable to solar PV power projects, solar thermal power projects and development of solar parks subject to such projects following the statutory stipulations made in its office memorandum.

How to categorize a 400 MW solar project?

• Applying the criteria stipulated by the IFC Policy on Environmental and Social Sustainability for environmental and social categorization of projects, Client's proposed 400 MW solar project may be assigned as ‘Category B’ with respect to environmental and social impacts.

How was environmental monitoring conducted in 2023?

Primary data was collected in between of 1st June to 6th June 2023. Environmental baseline monitoring was undertaken for ambient air quality, drinking water quality, ground water quality, ambient noise levels, soil quality and traffic survey. Parameters monitored under environmental aspects are given in Table 4-1. Micro-Meteorology