Review on life cycle assessment of energy payback and greenhouse gas emission of solar photovoltaic systems

J Peng, L Lu, H Yang - Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 2013 - Elsevier
This paper aims to examine the sustainability and environmental performance of PV-based
electricity generation systems by conducting a thorough review of the life cycle assessment …

A review of the energy performance and life-cycle assessment of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems

T Zhang, M Wang, H Yang - Energies, 2018 - mdpi.com
Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology provides an aesthetical, economic, and
technical solution for electricity self-sufficiency in buildings. As one of the most promising …

A critical review on building integrated photovoltaic products and their applications

M Tripathy, PK Sadhu, SK Panda - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2016 - Elsevier
The development of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology and its
implementation in construction of the building envelop provide an aesthetical, economical …

Life cycle impact analysis of cadmium in CdTe PV production

VM Fthenakis - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2004 - Elsevier
This paper describes the material flows and emissions in all the life stages of CdTe PV
modules, from extracting refining and purifying raw materials through the production, use …

Application of life‐cycle energy analysis to photovoltaic module design

GA Keoleian, GMD Lewis - Progress in photovoltaics …, 1997 - Wiley Online Library
This paper highlights results from a collaborative life‐cycle design project between the
University of Michigan, the US Environment Protection Agency and United Solar Systems …

Modeling the life cycle energy and environmental performance of amorphous silicon BIPV roofing in the US

GA Keoleian, GMD Lewis - Renewable Energy, 2003 - Elsevier
Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) perform traditional architectural functions of walls
and roofs while also generating electricity. The displacement of utility generated electricity …

Grid-connected PV buildings: analysis of future scenarios with an example of Southern Spain

M Castro, A Delgado, FJ Argul, A Colmenar, F Yeves… - Solar Energy, 2005 - Elsevier
The study presented in this paper is part of a project where several companies, utilities and
institutions have been working together to evaluate the limits and competitiveness of PV …

Environmental impact assessment of different renewable energy resources: a recent development

MM Rahman, S Salehin, SSU Ahmed… - Clean Energy for …, 2017 - Elsevier
For a sustainable development of human civilization, a secure and sufficient energy supply
is very crucial. Global energy demand is expected to grow substantially, which will lead to …

LCA of Multicrystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Systems-Part 1: Present Situation and Future Perspectives (8 pp)

C Koroneos, N Stylos, N Moussiopoulos - The International Journal of Life …, 2006 - Springer
Part 1: Present Situation and Future Perspectives Part 2: Application on an Island Economy
Goal, Scope and Background Incorporation of exposure and risk concepts into life cycle …