JCM_LA_F_Val_Rep_ver01.0

JCM Validation Report Form
A. Summary of validation
A.1. General Information
Title of the projectIntroductionof AmorphousHigh

Efficiency

Transformers in Power Grid
Reference number

LA004

Third-party entity (TPE)

Japan Management Association (JMA)

Project participant contracting the TPE

Yuko-Keiso Co., Ltd.

Date of completion of this report

13 March 2023

A.2 Conclusion of validation
Overall validation opinion

Positive
Negative

A.3. Overview of final validation conclusion

Only when all of the checkboxes are checked, overall validation opinion is positive.
Item
Validation requirements
No CAR or CL
remaining
Project design The TPE determines whether the PDD was completed using
document form
the latest version of the PDD forms appropriate to the typeof project and drafted in line with the Guidelines forDeveloping the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Project
Design Document, Monitoring Plan and Monitoring Report.
Project
The description of the proposed JCM project in the PDD is
description
accurate, complete, and provides comprehension of the
proposed JCM project.
Application of The project is eligible for applying applied methodology andapproved JCM that the applied version is valid at the time of submission of
methodology
the proposed JCM project for validation.
(ies)
Emission
All relevant GHG emission sources covered in thesourcesand methodology are addressed for the purpose of calculating
calculationof project emissions and reference emissions for the proposedemission
JCM project.
reductions
The values for project specific parameters to be fixed ex ante
listed in the Monitoring Plan Sheet are appropriate, if
applicable.
Environmental
The project participants conducted an environmental impact
impactassessment, if required by the Lao People’s Democratic
assessment
Republic, in line with Laos’s procedures.
Local
The project participants have completed a local stakeholder
stakeholder
consultation process and that due steps were taken to engage
consultation
stakeholders and solicit comments for the proposed project.
Monitoring
The description of the Monitoring Plan (Monitoring Plan
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B. Validation team and other experts
Schemecompetence*

Technical
competence*
Technical
competence
qualifiedTechnical
competence
qualifiedName

Company

Function*

Mr.
Ms.

Masao
Tomizawa

JMA

Team Leader

Mr.
Ms.

MotoyukiMatsumoto

JMA

Team
MemberMr.
Ms.

Masataka
Ajiki

JMA

Team
Member

-

Mr.
Ms.

Kenji
SuzukiJMA

Internal
ReviewerTechnical
competence
qualified

On-sitevisit

Please specify the following for each item.
* Function: Indicate the role of the personnel in the validation activity such as team leader, teammember, technical expert, or internal reviewer.
* Scheme competence: Check the boxes if the personnel have sufficient knowledge on the JCM.
* Technical competence: Indicate if the personnel have sufficient technical competence related
to the project under validation.

C. Means of validation, findings, and conclusion based on reporting requirements
C.1. Project design document form

<Means of validation>
PDD (Ref.1) was checked using the "Joint Crediting Mechanism Guidelines for Developing
Project Design Document and Monitoring Report (JCM_LA_GL_PDD_MR_ver03.0) (Ref.13)".
Review history of the PDD is as follows.
- PDD version 1: PDD was submitted to validation team for validation on 17 November 2022.
The PDD was informed on JCM website for public input.
- PDD version 2: PDD was submitted to validation team on 21 February 2023 due to changing
the project title. The version 2 of PDD was final version.
The latest version of the PDD form (JCM_LA_F_PDD_ver03.0) was checked at the website
of Joint Crediting Mechanism between Japan and Laos. Validation team confirmed that thelatest version of the PDD form was used for this version of PDD (Ref.1). Also, validation teamconfirmed that form of Monitoring Spreadsheet (JCM_LA_AM003_ver01.0) which wasapproved as a methodology (Ref.2) by Joint Committee was used for the proposed project.

<Findings>

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Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
No CAR, CL, or FAR were raised for this section.

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
Validation team confirmed that the PDD was completed using the latest version of the PDD
form and in accordance with the "JCM Guidelines for Developing PDD and MR (Ref.13)".
C.2. Project description<Means of validation>
The proposed project aims to reduce CO2 emissions by utilization of energy efficienttransformers in the power distribution grid in Lao PDR. The project replaces
conventional/more energy-intensive silicon steel core transformers with high efficiency
amorphous transformers, which leads to reduces non-load losses (standby electricity).
Total of 1,307 units of amorphous transformers are installed on the power distribution grid in
Lao PDR, which is managed by Electricite Du Laos (EDL).
Validation team conducted the assessment with the step below by following “JCM Guidelines
for Validation and Verification (JCM_LA_GL_VV_ver01.0) (Ref.12)”.
- Document review was conducted using the checklist based on the “JCM Guidelines for
Validation and Verification (Ref.12)”.
- Follow-up interviews with all PPs were conducted through internet on 6 January 2023 andalso on-site visit on 2 February 2023.
Each section in the PDD was checked as follows through the document review and interviews
with PPs to confirm the project description.
A.1, 2:
Amorphous transformers installed by the project are manufactured in Vietnam and Thailand
based on the state of the art technology developed by Hitachi Metals of Japan. Validation teamconfirmed the consistency with the description of PDD based on the documents,“Specifications of Amorphous Transformers (Product catalogue) (Ref. 3-1-1)”, “Pre-delivery
Inspection Reports of Transformers Installed (Ref. 3-1-2)” and “Lists of Transformers Installed(Ref. 3-1-3).”
Validation team confirmed that the type of transformers described in the PDD was installed at
the project site.
A.3:
The location of the project listed in the PDD was checked through the onsite visit at EDL andgoogle map. Validation team confirmed the coordinates indicated the location of company
headquarter of EDL.
A.4:
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PPs of both countries, Japan and Laos, were confirmed through the interviews and checking
the “Modalities of Communications (MoC) (Ref.8-1-2)” and “Organization Chart of EDL(Ref.11-1)”.
A.5:“Expected operational lifetime of project (18 years)” was checked and confirmed according
to “the legal durable year in Japan (Ref. 3-4-1)” and “Distribution Transformer HANDBOOK(Ref. 3-4-2)”.

“Starting date of project operation” was checked in the section C.10.
A.6:
Financial support by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan was confirmed by checking “Grant
decisions for JCM project (Ref.3-5-1)” and “JCM Grant Completion Report (dated on 24 Feb
2022) (Ref. 3-5-2)”.

<Findings>

Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
No CAR, CL, or FAR were raised for this section.

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
Validation team assessed the project description provided in the PDD.
Validation team confirmed that the description of the proposed project in the PDD was accurate
and complete, and was understandable for the proposed project activity.
C.3. Application of approved methodology(ies)<Means of validation>
Approved Methodology LA AM003, ver01.0, “Installation of energy efficient transformers ina power distribution grid (Ref.2)” was applied to the proposed project. The methodology wasapproved by the Joint Committee on 10 August 2018, and valid as of the time of the validation.
Validation team assessed if the project is eligible for applying selected methodology.
Validation team conducted the assessment for each criterion with the step below by following“JCM Guidelines for Validation and Verification (Ref.12)”.
- Document review was conducted using the checklist based on the “JCM Guidelines for
Validation and Verification (Ref.12)”.
- Interviews through online were conducted on 6 January 2023. Also, interviews by on-site visit
at EDL office in Lao were conducted on 2 February 2023.
Each criterion in the PDD was checked as follows through document review and assessment
by interviews. Regarding Criterion 2, CL4 was raised.
Criterion 1:
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JCM_LA_F_Val_Rep_ver01.0-Description specified in the methodology: “Single-phase and/or three-phase oil-immersed
transformer with amorphous metal core is installed in the distribution grid.”-Assessment for Criterion 1:
Validation team confirmed through “Specifications of Amorphous Transformers (Productcatalogue)(Ref. 3-1-1)”, “Pre-delivery Inspection Reports of Transformers Installed (Ref. 3-12)”, “Acceptant Record of the Operation for the each transformers (Ref.3-3)” and interviews
with EDL that the proposed project have installed a total of 1,307 units of three-phase oilimmersed transformer with amorphous metal core in the area of the distribution grids.
Also the serial number and installation address were checked with local photos and videos(Ref.3-1-8) to confirm that the transformers selected by sampling were installed and operatingin the proper location as per “Acceptant Record of the Operation for the each transformers(Ref.3-3)”. As a result, validation team confirmed that each transformer was installed in an
appropriate place. Validation team confirmed that the proposed project satisfied the eligibility
criterion 1.
Criterion 2:-Description specified in the methodology: “Load losses of the project transformer determinedin line with IEC 60076-1 or national/industrial standards complying with IEC 60076-1 is equal
or smaller than the standard values or specification values of load loss, required by the powercompany of the grid where the project transformer is installed, corresponding to its capacityand number of phases.”-Assessment for Criterion 2:
Validation team confirmed through the documents “Specifications of Amorphous Transformers(Product catalogue) (Ref.3-1-1)”, “Standards related to transformers (Ref. 3-6-1, 3-6-2)”, “Predelivery Inspection Reports of Transformers Installed (Ref. 3-1-2)”. Validation team identified
the consistency between the description of PDD and these documents relating transformer
specification.
The latest version of standard for the introduction of transformer was unclear. Therefore,
validation team raised CL4 to check the latest version of standard for introduction oftransformers.

<Findings>

Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
CL4 was raised to check the latest version of standard, which was used in EDL, for introductionof transformers.

→Summary of response and validation team conclusion
PPs provided the latest version of document for standard, “Modular Specs, Modular
Specification Distribution Transformers 055” (Ref.3-6-3), which was conformable to6

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IEC60076-1 (Ref.3-6-1), developed by EDL in 2015. The value of load loss for the capacity ofeach transformer was described in the document. Validation team confirmed that the installed
transformers had met the value of the standard (Ref.3-1-2, 3-6-3).
CL4 was closed.

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
Validation team confirmed that the proposed project was eligible for applying selected
methodology "Installation of energy efficient transformers in a power distribution grid, version
1.0", and that the applied methodology was valid at the time of submission of the proposed
project for the validation.
C.4. Emission sources and calculation of emission reductions<Means of validation>
Validation team confirmed that relevant GHG emission sources, GHG types and parameters to
be fixed ex ante in the applied methodology were addressed in the PDD including Monitoring
Plan. Also, validation team checked the calculation of emission reductions. Validation teamconducted the assessment with the step below by following “JCM Guidelines for Validation
and Verification (Ref.12)”.
- Document review was conducted using the checklist based on the “JCM Guidelines for
Validation and Verification (Ref.12)”.
- Follow-up interviews were conducted on 6 January 2023 through online. Also, on-site visit at
EDL office in Laos was conducted on 2 February 2023.
- Remaining issues including the response of CL2 was checked with references.
The description of the PDD including Monitoring spreadsheet was checked through document
review and assessment by interviews to confirm the emission sources and calculation ofemission reductions.
Validation team confirmed that emission sources and types described in the PDD fully covered
all relevant GHG emissions described in the methodology, and that there were no emission
sources affected by the implementation of the proposed project activity but not addressed by
the applied methodology.
The value of Brp was applied in line with the approved methodology (Ref.2) and “Documentof blackout rate in EDL distribution network (Ref. 3-1-6)”. The value of EFgrid was applied inline with Lao’s official latest data “Calculation for the emission factor for electricity generationin Lao PDR, 2010 (Ref. 9-1)” and “IGES List of Grid Emission Factors, Version11.0,
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were applied appropriately.
All of the Hi,p were set as 8,760 hours per year for the energizing time. According to theassessment of C.10 Start of operation, all of the transformers were set on 1 January 2022 as thestart of the operation in a conservative manner. Hence, validation team confirmed that all Hi,pwere set appropriately.
Validation team confirmed whether the value of NLLPJ,i,j,k and UNCi, were consistent withthe documents “Specifications of Amorphous Transformers (Product catalogue) (Ref.3-1-1)”,“Tender Specifications of the Power company (Ref.6-1)”, “International Standard IEC 600761(Ref. 3-6-1)”, “Modular Specs, Modular Specification Distribution Transformers 055,
Approved by EDL on 2 Apr. 2015(Ref. 3-6-3)” and interviews with EDL.
Validation team confirmed that NLLPJ,i,j,k and UNCi were set appropriately.
The value of NLLRE,i,j,k were checked by raising CL2.
After checking CL2, validation team confirmed that project emissions, reference emissions andemission reductions for the proposed project were calculated properly.

<Findings>

Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
The following CL2 was raised to check the emission sources and calculation of emission
reductions.
CL2:
As the source material of NLLRE,i,j,k, the evidence was not provided. Therefore, validationteam requested PPs to submit supporting materials.

→Summary of response and validation team conclusion
The PPs submitted the evidence materials, “Contract for Supply and Delivery of Distribution
Transformers (document for reference NLL)(Ref. 6-2)”, which was a normal contract used fortransformers procurement, and showed the values (No load losses of the reference transformer)
for each category of transformers. Validation team confirmed that NLLRE,i,j,k in the MPS wasconsistent with the evidence. CL2 was closed.

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
Validation team assessed the project description in the PDD and Monitoring Plan Sheet throughthe supporting documents and interviews with PPs. As a result of raising CL2, validation teamconfirmed that:-All relevant GHG emission sources covered in the approved methodology were addressed forthe purpose of calculating project emissions and reference emissions for the proposed project;8

JCM_LA_F_Val_Rep_ver01.0-The values for project specific parameters to be fixed ex ante listed in the Monitoring Plan
Sheet were appropriate;- The Monitoring Spreadsheet was not altered and its required fields were appropriately filledin;-The emission sources and GHG types were confirmed through the assessment by interviews
and document review;- Significant emission sources which were not addressed by the applied approved methodology
and would be affected by implementation of the proposed project were not identified;-The approved methodology was applied correctly to calculate project emissions and reference
emissions.
C.5. Environmental impact assessment<Means of validation>
PDD stated that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was not required. Validation team
had the interview with local side of PP to confirm the applicability of the requirements of EIA
described in “Decree on Environmental Impact Assessment, No.21/GOL, dated 31 Jan 2019
(Ref. 4-1)” and “Lao PDR EIA projects list (Ref. 4-2)”
The project will reduce losses in the electricity distribution network by introducing of energy
efficient transformers and will not require new building or plant construction. In addition, theproject causes neither noise, vibration nor air pollution during its operation.
Validation team confirmed that EIA was not required for the proposed project.

<Findings>

Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
No CAR, CL, or FAR were raised for this section.

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
Validation team confirmed that the proposed JCM project is not required to conduct EIA by
PPs against the legal requirement of Republic of Laos.
C.6. Local stakeholder consultation<Means of validation>
PPs conducted a stakeholder consultation meeting of this project activity to solicit commentsfrom local stakeholders on 26 October 2022. The place of project activity is within the existing
power grid. PPs identified the relevant stakeholders who are members from entities of EDL,
Ministry of Energy and Mines and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment as local
stakeholders for the project activity.
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via e-mail to invite to the meeting. Validation team checked “Local stakeholder consultation
meeting summary (Ref. 5-1)”, “Invitation letter (Request for joining the LSC) (to EDL, MEM,MONRE) (Ref.5-2)”, “Presentation materials (Ref. 5-3 and 5-4)” and “List of the Participantsfor LSC Meeting held on 26/10/2022 (Ref. 5-5).”
Validation team confirmed that comments at the local stakeholder consultation meeting were
all supportive and no negative comment received.
Also, validation team obtained the supportive comments from PPs at the interviews held at onsite visit on 2 February 2023.

<Findings>

Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
No CAR, CL, or FAR were raised for this section.

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
Validation team confirmed that the PPs invited comments to the proposed project from therelevant local stakeholders, and the summary of the comments received was described in the
PDD appropriately.
C.7. Monitoring<Means of validation>
The description of the PDD including monitoring plan was checked as follows during the
document review and assessment by interviews with PPs to confirm the Monitoring.
Monitoring plan consists of the Monitoring Plan Sheet and Monitoring Structure Sheet.
The description of Monitoring Plan Sheet was checked with the approved methodology.
Monitoring points for measurement were checked by on-site visit and interviews with PPs, and“Lists of Transformer Installed (Ref.3-1-3)”, “Acceptance Record of the Operation for eachtransformer (Ref.3-3)”. Validation team confirmed that the actual monitoring point wasappropriate and consistent with the description in the PDD.
Validation team checked the role and responsibility for monitoring were assigned to thepersonnel in accordance with the monitoring structure sheet.
Validation team found that the role of each PP for monitoring was unclear. CL3 was raised forchecking the role of monitoring.
Validation team confirmed the role of each PP by checking CL3 as follows:- JCM Project Managers (Stationed in Japan and Laos)- JCM Monitoring Managers (Stationed in Japan and Laos)- JCM Facilities Manager (Stationed in Laos)<Findings>

Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
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CL3 was raised to check roles and responsibilities of PPs for monitoring.
CL3:
The Validation team requested PPs to clarify the specific roles of members in the monitoring
structure.

→Summary of response and validation team conclusion
The additional documents “Monitoring Scheme (Ref.3-8-2)” and explanation regarding thenames of the members, their roles and responsibilities were provided by PPs.
Validation team confirmed through the interview with PPs that the monitoring structure for the
proposed project activity was established and described appropriately in the Monitoring
Structure Sheet.
CL3 was closed.

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
Validation team confirmed that the Monitoring Plan was described in compliance with theapproved methodology and “JCM Guidelines for developing PDD and MR (Ref.13)”. Also,
PPs have demonstrated the ability to implement the described monitoring plan including
feasibility of monitoring structure.
C.8. Modalities of Communication<Means of validation>
Modalitiesofcommunications

(MoC)

was

developed

using

the

form

of

“JCM_LA_F_MoC_ver01.0”. Validation team confirmed that the latest form was used for
MoC.

“The first version of MoC (Ref. 8-1-1)” was submitted by Yuko-Keiso on 5 December 2022.
“The revised version of MoC (Ref.8-1-2)” was submitted by Yuko-Keiso on 21 February 2023
because the project title was changed. Validation team ensured that the “MoC (Ref.8-1-2)” wasreceived from Yuko-Keiso with whom JMA has a contractual relationship. Validation teamassessed the corporate identity of all project participants and a focal point, as well as the
personal identities including specimen signatures and employment status of the authorised
signatories through reviewing the “Written Confirmation (Ref.8-2)” and interviews with all
PPs. Validation team confirmed that “Written confirmation (Ref.8-2)” was issued by Mr. Gen
Tomita who is primary authorised by Yuko-Keiso in the “MoC (Ref.8-1-2)”. “Written
confirmation (Ref.8-2)” indicates that all corporate and personal details of MoC of the proposed
project, including specimen signatures, are valid and accurate.

<Findings>

Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
No CAR, CL, or FAR were raised for this section.
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JCM_LA_F_Val_Rep_ver01.0<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
Validation team confirmed that the “Modalities of Communications (Ref.8-1-2)” wascompleted using the latest form. Also, validation team confirmed that all corporate and personal
details including specimen signatures were valid and accurate as requested in the “JCM
Guidelines for Validation and Verification (Ref.12)”.
Validation team confirmed the “Modalities of Communications” (Ref.8-1-2) had been
completed correctly in compliance with the requirements of the “JCM Guidelines for Validation
and Verification (Ref.12)” and “Joint Crediting Mechanism Project Cycle Procedure (Ref.14)”.
C.9. Avoidance of double registration<Means of validation>“Modalities of communications (MoC) (Ref.8-1-2)” indicates that the proposed project is notregistered under other international climate mitigation mechanisms. In addition, the following
websites of CDM and VCS were checked whether the projects with similar technology andlocation had been registered.
1) Website of UNFCCC (Project Search for CDM Projects)
2) Website of IGES (IGES CDM Project Database)3) Website of Verified Carbon Standard
Validation team confirmed that there was no registered project with similar technology andlocation.

<Findings>

Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
No CAR, CL, or FAR were raised for this section.

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
Validation team confirmed that the proposed JCM project was not registered under otherinternational climate mitigation mechanisms.
C.10. Start of operation<Means of validation>“Start of operation date” described in the PDD was checked through the “Lists of Transformer
Installed (Ref.3-1-3)”, “Acceptance Record of the Operation for the each transformer (Ref.33)”, “Initial Plan and Actual Process Chart for Electricité Du Laos (EDL) (Ref.3-2)”, “JCM
Grant Completion Report (dated on 24 Feb 2022) (Ref. 3-5-2)”and interviews with the PPs.
Validation team checked “Start of operation date” by the following manner:- confirmation of “operation date” on the “Lists of Transformer Installed (Ref. 3-1-3)”
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JCM_LA_F_Val_Rep_ver01.0- confirmation that “operation date” is the date of transformer installation as indicated in the“Acceptance Record of the Operation for the each transformer (Ref. 3-3)
- confirmation that all transformers were installed before October 2021 according to “Initial
Plan and Actual Process Chart for Electricité Du Laos (EDL) (Ref.3-2)”, “JCM Grant
Completion Report (dated on 24 Feb 2022) (Ref. 3-5-2)”
Validation team confirmed that 1 January 2022 was defined as “Starting of operation date”
from the viewpoint of conservative manner.
In addition, validation team raised CL1 to clarify if there is any document showing “Start ofoperation date”.

<Findings>

Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
CL1: Validation team requested to provide any document showing “Start of operation date”.

⇒Summary of Response and Validation team Conclusion :PPs explained that a document used in the LSC meeting showed the starting date and there wasno objections from the LSC participants (Ref. 5-1). Validation team confirmed that the
document is consistent with PP’s explanation.
CL1 was closed.

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
Validation team confirmed that the "Start of operation date" of the proposed project was 1
January 2022 for proposed project as described in the PDD. "Start of operation date" for the
proposed project is not before 1 January 2013. Hence, validation team confirmed that the
proposed project satisfied the requirement of the “Joint Crediting Mechanism Project Cycle
Procedure (Ref.14)”.
C.11. Other issues<Means of validation>
No other issue was identified.

<Findings>

Please state if CARs, CLs, or FARs are raised, and how they are resolved.
Not applicable.

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

Please state conclusion based on reporting requirements.
Not applicable.

D. Information on public inputs
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D.1. Summary of public inputs
In line with the “Joint Crediting Mechanism Project Cycle Procedure (JCM_LA_PCP_ver03.0)(Ref.14)”, the PDD is to be made publicly available for 30 days to invite public comments.
The PDD was made publicly available for 30 days, from 8 December 2022 to 6 January 2023,
on the following URL:
https://www.jcm.go.jp/la-jp/information/464.

D.2. Summary of how inputs received have been taken into account by the project participants
No comment was received during the period to receive public inputs.
Hence, no action was required to be taken by the PPs to satisfy the requirement of JCM Project
Cycle Procedure (Ref.14).

E. List of interviewees and documents received
E.1. List of interviewees
Yuko-Keiso Co., Ltd.
Shiro Tokura
Saori Iwasaki
Ryosuke Morita
Aya Yamamoto
Electricite Du Laos (EDL)
Vassana Phetlamphah
Amnouay Pengsengkeo
Vongsa Nanthavong
Sengphet Soulignavong
Vilaysuck Phaiyalath
Souliyong Keophilavong
Sengphet Sihalath
NTT DATA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, Inc.
Shintaro Higashi

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E.2. List of documents received
Ref. 1 : Project Design Document for JCM project, “Introduction of Amorphous High
Efficiency Transformers in Power Grid”
Ref. 1-1-1 : PDD, 1st Edition, was submitted for validation and was informed by JCM website
for public inputs.
Ref. 1-1-2 : PDD, 2nd Edition, was submitted for validation due to changing the project title.
Ref. 1-2 : Monitoring Plan Sheet, 1st Edition, was submitted for validation and was informedby JCM website for public inputs.
Ref. 2 : Approved Methodology LA AM003, ver01.0, "Installation of energy efficienttransformers in a power distribution grid"Ref. 3 : Reference relating to PDD chapter A,B,C
Ref. 3-1-1 : Specifications of Amorphous Transformers (Product catalogue)
Ref. 3-1-2 : Pre-delivery Inspection Reports of Transformers Installed
Ref. 3-1-3 : Lists of Transformers Installed
Ref. 3-1-4 : Maps of Transformer Installation Locations
Ref. 3-1-6 : Document of blackout rate in EDL distribution network (dated on 08 Jan 2018)
Ref. 3-1-7 : Annual report to GEC prepared by Yuko-Keiso (dated on 31 Jan 2023)
Ref. 3-1-8 : Local photos and videos of transformers
Ref. 3-2 : Initial Plan and Actual Process Chart for Electricité Du Laos (EDL)
Ref. 3-3 : Acceptant Record of the Operation for the each transformers
Ref. 3-4-1 : Reference of Expected operational lifetime of project : Pole transformer for theelectrical industry of Japanese legal durable years
Ref. 3-4-2 : Distribution Transformer HANDBOOK, International Copper Association
Southeast Asia Ltd, 2009 Edition
Ref. 3-5-1 : Grant decisions for JCM project (dated on Oct 2017)
Ref. 3-5-2 : JCM Grant Completion Report (dated on 24 Feb 2022)
Ref. 3-6 : Standards related to transformers
Ref. 3-6-1 : International Standard IEC 60076-1
Ref. 3-6-2 : National Standard in Lao republic / Company standard, "Section VII Technicalspecifications", 2011 edition
Ref. 3-6-3 : Modular Specs, Modular Specification Distribution Transformers 055, Approved
by EDL, 02 APR 2015
Ref. 3-7 : Construction and monitoring instructions
Ref. 3-8 : Documents related to monitoring (Prepared by Yuko-Keiso)
Ref. 3-8-1 : Monitoring manual by Yuko-Keiso
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Ref. 3-8-2 : Monitoring scheme
Ref. 4 : Regulation regarding the EIA
Ref. 4-1 : Decree on Environmental Impact Assessment, No.21/GOL, dated 31 Jan 2019
Ref. 4-2 : Lao PDR EIA projects list
Ref. 5 : Local Stakeholder Consultation
Ref. 5-1 : Local stakeholder consultation meeting summary
Ref. 5-2 : Invitation letter (Request for joining the LSC) (to EDL, MEM, MONRE)
Ref. 5-3 : Presentation material by Yuko-Keiso
Ref. 5-4 : Presentation material by NTT DATA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENTCONSULTING, Inc.
Ref. 5-5 : List of the Participants for LSC Meeting held on 26/10/2022
Ref. 6 : Tender Specifications documents
Ref. 6-1 : Tender Specifications of the Power Company
Ref. 6-2 : Contract for Supply and Delivery of Distribution Transformers (document forreference NLL)
Ref. 8 : MoC
Ref. 8-1-1 : The first version of Modalities of Communications
Ref. 8-1-2 : Revised Modalities of Communications
Ref. 8-2 : Written Confirmation (Declaration)
Ref. 9 : Grid emission factor for Lao Republic
Ref. 9-1 : Grid emission factor for Lao Republic,"Calculation for the emission factor forelectricity generation in Lao PDR, 2010"
Ref. 9-2 : IGES List of Grid Emission Factors, Version11.0, September 2022
Ref. 10 : Development of New Distribution Transformer Based on New Amorphous Metal
Ref. 11 : Information of Power Company
Ref. 11-1 : Organization chart of EDL
Ref. 11-2 : Annual report of EDL
Ref. 12 : JCM Guidelines for Validation and Verification (JCM_LA_GL_VV_ver01.0)
Ref. 13 : Joint Crediting Mechanism Guidelines for Developing Project Design Document andMonitoring Report (JCM_LA_GL_PDD_MR_ver03.0)
Ref. 14 : Joint Crediting Mechanism Project Cycle Procedure (JCM_LA_PCP_ver03.0)
Ref.15 : Joint Crediting Mechanism Glossary of Terms (JCM_LA_Glossary_ver02.0)

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Annex Certificates or curricula vitae of TPE’s validation team members, technicalexperts and internal technical reviewers

Please attach certificates or curricula vitae of TPE’s validation team members, technical experts
and internal technical reviewers.

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