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As of 24 January 2020, renewable energy projects are only eligible for Gold Standard certification if they are located in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), ...

The penetration level is the ratio of installed capacity of proposed renewable technology in the grid to total installed capacity of the grid in the host co...

The eligibility clause went into effect 24 January 2020. Projects submitted for preliminary review after this date shall demonstrate compliance with this el...

No. Renewable energy projects supplying electricity to mini-grids are exempted from this eligibility.    A mini-grid is defined as power system with a tot...

Where exceptional circumstances exist, a project may seek an exception to paragraph 2.1.3. This include cases when a project serves impoverished beneficiari...

This outcome only affects the eligibility of projects issuing GS-VERs or GS-CERs, projects applying other pathways (i.e, Gold Standard Renewable Energy Labe...

Renewable eligibility requirements outlined in the Renewable Energy Activity Requirements document must be met, including the new eligibility clause (paragr...

No. Once issued, Gold Standard credits remain valid until they are permanently retired in the Gold Standard Impact Registry or until the time they are used ...

Yes. The Project Developer shall ensure meaningful, effective and informed participation from stakeholder groups such as local communities who are living in...

In order to be considered eligible, the following criteria must be met: The project involves energy generation (electricity and/or heat) from MSW incinera...