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CARBON PROJECT

GS12771 VPA-3 Sustainable Energy Generation through Biodigester systems in Benin

Gold Standard · GS13046 · Benin

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Credits issued
0
tonnes CO₂-equivalent
Credits retired
0
—
Remaining
0
issued and not yet retired
Status
Certified design
Gold Standard Certified Design

About this project

The proposed VPA involves the installation of 650 biodigester plants with a total capacity of 5,000 m³ across Benin to convert organic waste into biogas, a renewable energy source that replaces fuelwood and fossil fuels commonly used for cooking. The project utilizes locally available biomass resources such as cassava peel waste and animal waste to produce sustainable biogas, offering an integrated solution for clean energy generation and waste management. Cassava, a staple crop in Benin, produces large amounts of peel waste that are typically discarded or underutilized; through anaerobic digestion, this waste is converted into methane-rich biogas, reducing methane emissions that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere. The project enhances energy independence, promotes eco friendly waste utilization, and contributes to improved health, sanitation, and agricultural productivity. The biodigester system consists of a fermentation chamber where cassava and animal waste decompose in the absence of oxygen, producing biogas for cooking and a nutrient-rich slurry used as organic fertilizer. The project boundary covers the entire biogas value chain from waste collection and digestion to gas use and fertilizer application. Feedstocks include two main categories: animal waste and organic waste such as food waste(cassava peels), or garden residues, etc.

The record

Project ID
GS13046
Registry
Gold Standard
Type
Biodigesters · Household & Community
Removal or reduction
Reduction
Methodology
—
Developer
ERDA ILLUMINE LOW CARBON SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED · 13 projects
Country
Benin
First vintage
—
Crediting period
2026-01-01 to 2030-12-31
Estimated yearly credits
59,733
Scale
Small Scale · VPA
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 5: Gender Equality · Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth · Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy · Goal 13: Climate Action · Goal 4: Quality Education · Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Data from
Berkeley VROD v2026-08 + Gold Standard registry

Community involvement

The registry record we hold does not describe the communities involved.

Registry documents (the project design document and validation report) normally cover consultation and benefit-sharing; open the record in the registry to read them.
Sustainable Development Goals claimed: Goal 5: Gender Equality · Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth · Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy · Goal 13: Climate Action · Goal 4: Quality Education · Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Status and timeline

Registry status
Gold Standard Certified Design (Certified design)
First credits (vintage)
none yet
Crediting period
2026-01-01 to 2030-12-31
Credits issued
0 (retired 0)

Location

Country only The registry gives the country only, so the project is not drawn on the map

The registry gives Benin as the location, so this project is not drawn on the map. It is counted in the country totals.

Credit totals and status are as compiled in the Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database v2026-08 (CC BY 4.0) and change as the registries update. Please check the registry record before you quote a figure.
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