In this report we summarize and update the results of a study project on the environmental aspects of photovoltaic solar cell technology.
This study aims to introduce an inventory database on mono-Si solar PV cell production, scientifically evaluate the environmental impact of mono-Si solar PV cell production, identify and quantify key factors in the overall environmental burden, explore approaches for potential environmental benefit improvement, and compare the results with
The silicon-based solar cell was the first generation dominating the market for a long time (El Chaar and El Zein, 2011) before the second generation of thin-film cells was developed (Hosenuzzaman et al., 2015), while the third generation (dye-sensitized, organic, and perovskite cells) are still under intensive research and development (Sampaio and González,
Solar photovoltaic (PV) is one of the fastest growing renewable energy technology worldwide because of the rapid depletion and adverse environmental impact of fossil fuels (Leung and Yang, 2012).The global output of the PV component has dramatically increased from 0.26 GW in 2000 (Branker et al., 2011) to 41.7 GW (IEA, 2014) in 2013, with an annual
In this report we summarize and update the results of a study project on the environmental aspects of photovoltaic solar cell technology.
Photovoltaic modules (or panels): these are defined as an environmentally protected, essentially planar assembly of solar cells, ancillary parts (such as interconnections and terminals) and
The paper presents research that investigated the Life Cycle Assessment of multi-crystalline photovoltaic (PV) panels, by considering environmental impacts of the entire life cycle for any...
Achieving carbon neutrality requires deployment of large-scale renewable energy technologies like solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. Nevertheless, methods to ascertain the overall environmental
It is identified that the majority of existing life cycle assessments on solar cells take into account four typical environmental impacts: energy consumption, greenhouse gas
This article presents an analysis of the impact of the materials and technologies used on the result of the environmental analysis of PV installations. In the article a detailed
We found that the production and processing of silicon-to-solar-grade polysilicon feedstock were crucial stages that significantly affected the energy consumption and environment of P- and N-type PV modules in China.
Santoyo-Castelazo et al. conducted an LCA of a grid-connected PV system, finding that the primary environmental impacts were linked to the production stage, particularly the manufacturing of materials for solar modules, including PV panels, solar cells, and wafers. The multi-Si PV system evaluated was also compared with three conventional PV systems based
The review focuses on the environmental impacts of solar photovoltaic technology throughout its life cycle, from manufacturing to disposal, and highlights potential hazards associated with...
The review focuses on the environmental impacts of solar photovoltaic technology throughout its life cycle, from manufacturing to disposal, and highlights potential hazards associated with...
This article presents an analysis of the impact of the materials and technologies used on the result of the environmental analysis of PV installations. In the article a detailed energy balance analysis of the EPBT value has been carried out. The values of greenhouse gas emissions throughout the life cycle of the solar module were determined
By using the energy of solar radiation, a photovoltaic cell converts energy without emitting harmful substances to the atmosphere, noise, and waste. Photovoltaics is the
This work optimizes the design of single- and double-junction crystalline silicon-based solar cells for more than 15,000 terrestrial locations. The sheer breadth of the simulation, coupled with the vast dataset it generated, makes it possible to extract statistically robust conclusions regarding the pivotal design parameters of PV cells, with a particular emphasis on
By using the energy of solar radiation, a photovoltaic cell converts energy without emitting harmful substances to the atmosphere, noise, and waste. Photovoltaics is the cleanest technology...
Photovoltaic modules (or panels): these are defined as an environmentally protected, essentially planar assembly of solar cells, ancillary parts (such as interconnections and terminals) and protective devices (such as by-pass diodes), intended to generate direct-current (DC) power under non-concentrated sunlight.
We found that the production and processing of silicon-to-solar-grade polysilicon feedstock were crucial stages that significantly affected the energy consumption and
This study aims to introduce an inventory database on mono-Si solar PV cell production, scientifically evaluate the environmental impact of mono-Si solar PV cell
features and weaknesses of these environmental assessment tools has been listed in Table 1. It is evident from the table that LCA is the most powerful environmental assessment tool based on the product perspec-tive. It models the entire life cycle of a product, provides the assessment results across a range of mid-point, end-point and
Economic assessment of local solar module assembly in a global market To achieve terawatts of installation PV, a diverse range of business models are operating to deliver the lowest cost of solar PV. Here, Dehghanimadvar et al. examine local module assembly in the global market by extending techno-economic analysis to include the supply-chain aspects of trade and logistics
The paper presents research that investigated the Life Cycle Assessment of multi-crystalline photovoltaic (PV) panels, by considering environmental impacts of the entire life cycle for any
In this report the environmental aspects of solar cell modules based on multicrystalline silicon are investigated by means of the Environmental Life Cycle Assessment method.
The paper presents research that investigated the Life Cycle Assessment of multi-crystalline photovoltaic (PV) panels, by considering environmental impacts of the entire life cycle for any solar PV systems.
Second generation PV cells. Second Generation PV Cells: Thin Film Solar Cells (TFSCs) Film layers thickness ranges from few nanometers (nm) to tens of micrometers (μm). The main advantage of this
Effective recycling of worn-out perovskite photovoltaic modules could improve their energy and environmental sustainability. The authors perform holistic life cycle assessments of selected solar
It is identified that the majority of existing life cycle assessments on solar cells take into account four typical environmental impacts: energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, material depletion, and toxicity.
The paper presents research that investigated the Life Cycle Assessment of multi-crystalline photovoltaic (PV) panels, by considering environmental impacts of the entire life cycle for any...
The eco-design of solar cells covers different aspects such as the choice of materials, the structure or architecture of the cells, the manufacturing processes of the cells, the end of life treatment of the cells, the recovery or recycle of the materials.
4.6. Hotspots identification The manufacturing stage is identified as the hotspot during the whole life cycle of the solar cells. This stage is responsible for a large share of several environmental impacts, regardless of the type of solar cells.
Furthermore, the searched studies are screened and selected based on the three following criteria: screening the abstracts for LCA (or life cycle concepts). At the end of the skimming and screening process, 24 papers on solar cells, solar coatings and LCA are selected for extracting data.
It is identified that the majority of existing life cycle assessments on solar cells take into account four typical environmental impacts: energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, material depletion, and toxicity.
In line with these innovations, there are concerns about greenhouse gas emissions of the solar cells, materials for the solar technologies and other relevant environmental impacts of the manufacturing processes. This review is conducted on life cycle assessments of solar cells, considering the climate change and natural resource shortage context.
CEN and CENELEC (+ ETSI for the Information and Communications Technologies) have the European Union's mandate in relation to the “Completion of the Internal Market”. The specific mandate for standardisation in the field of solar photovoltaic energy systems and components is M/089 EN (which however does not cover the Ecodesign topic).
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