Publication of environmental assessment report of photovoltaic energy storage project

What is the conceptual framework for PV energy production?

The conceptual framework is based on a comprehensive review and analysis of relevant literature to describe the main technological and environmental implications associated with PV energy production.

Does solar PV have an environmental impact?

Although extensive research has been carried out on the environmental impact of PV, but very few studies exist as a review that covers the effect during the whole PV lifetime cycle. Accordingly, this review addresses comprehensively, all the key environmental impacts associated with solar PV power generation.

What are the impact categories for PV electricity?

In addition, the four most important impact categories for PV electricity—respiratory inorganics (particulate matter), acidification, energy carrier resource use, and minerals and metals resource use—are assessed according to the environmental footprint (EF) method.

What are the environmental impacts of PV-battery systems?

The results show larger environmental impacts of PV-battery systems with increasing battery capacity; for capacities of 5, 10, and 20 kWh, the cumulative greenhouse gas emissions from 1 kWh of electricity generation for self-consumption via a PV-battery system are 80, 84, and 88 g CO 2 -eq/kWh, respectively.

What are the environmental factors affecting PV installations?

The production of hazardous contaminates, water resources pollution, and emissions of air pollutants during the manufacturing process as well as the impact of PV installations on land use are important environmental factors to consider.

What are the future design trends of PV systems?

Future design trends of PV systems focus on improved design, sustainability, and recycling. Incentives and research to close the gaps can offer a great platform for future legislations. Photovoltaic (PV) systems are regarded as clean and sustainable sources of energy.