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This document summarizes a research article that analyzes the real energy payback time and carbon footprint of a 100 kW grid-connected photovoltaic system (GCPVS) located in Northern Spain. It first reviews existing studies on energy life cycle assessment and carbon footprint of PV systems. It then proposes a new method to evaluate real energy payback time that accounts for power losses from PV panel degradation over time. The study models the full GCPVS, including modules, inverters, structures and wiring.
- Author
- Efstathios Maliakis
- Language
- EN