| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7405337 | Energy Policy | 2013 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We evaluate life-cycle energy impacts of PV systems at different scales. ⺠We calculate the energy payback time, return factor and CO2 emissions offset. ⺠Utilizing existing structures significantly improves metrics of flat-plate PV. ⺠High-efficiency CPV installations yield best return and offset per aperture area. ⺠Locally-integrated flat-plate systems yield best return and offset per land area.
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Authors
Suleiman A. Halasah, David Pearlmutter, Daniel Feuermann,