A Multicriteria Analysis of Photovoltaic Systems: Energetic, Environmental, and Economic Assessments

The development of photovoltaic (PV) energy has led to rising efficiencies, better reliability, and falling prices. A multicriteria analysis (MCA) of PV systems is proposed in this paper in order to evaluate the sustainability of alternative projects. The investigations are presented using multiple...

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Published in:International journal of photoenergy 2015-01, Vol.2015 (2015), p.1-8
Main Authors: Cucchiella, Federica, D’Adamo, Idiano
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air pollution
Energy use
Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse gases
Markets
Photovoltaic cells
Return on investment
Solar cells
Sustainability
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Summary:The development of photovoltaic (PV) energy has led to rising efficiencies, better reliability, and falling prices. A multicriteria analysis (MCA) of PV systems is proposed in this paper in order to evaluate the sustainability of alternative projects. The investigations are presented using multiple indicators: Energy Payback Time (EPBT), Energy Return on Investment (EROI), Greenhouse Gas per kilowatt-hour (GHG/kWh), Greenhouse Gas Payback Time (GPBT), Greenhouse Gas Return on Investment (GROI), Net Present Value (NPV), Discounted Payback Time (DPBT), and Discounted Aggregate Cost Benefit ( D(B/C) A ). PV energy is a relevant player in global electricity market and can have a key-role in sustainable growth.
ISSN:1110-662X
1687-529X
DOI:10.1155/2015/627454