Environmental assessment of photovoltaic energy storage power station

What are the environmental impacts of PV solar power plants?

In this study, the impacts of PV solar power plants on the environment will be investigated. Some of the most significant environmental impacts of PV solar power plants are related to land use, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), water consumption, hazardous materials, visual impact, and noise [ 3 ].

What data is required for a complete analysis of a PV power plant?

The data required for a complete analysis of the PV power plant concerns the raw materials used, the energy consumed, and the emissions generated at each stage of the life cycle studied. This study was based on secondary data, i.e., generic or theoretical data from commercial databases, various study reports, or other published sources.

What is the practical potential of PV power plants?

The practical potential of PV power plants is the amount of solar energy that can be converted into electricity by PV systems under acceptable conditions. This depends on the solar radiation, the area desirable and acceptable for PV installation, and the impact and benefit of PV technology.

Do PV systems have a life cycle assessment?

Numerous studies on the life cycle assessment (LCA) of PV systems have been carried out in the literature [7, 8, 9, 10]. These studies have mainly focused on small (1–100 kWp) and medium-sized (100 kWp–1 MWp) stand-alone PV installations.

How to assess the sustainability of solar PV plants?

The sustainability of solar PV plants should be assessed using a qualitative methodology, dissociated indicators, and potential negative interactions between spheres of influence. Subramaniyan et al. [ 35] present a method for predicting the degradation rate of PV modules based on physical models and statistical data modeling.

Does expansion of PV capacity have a positive impact on the environment?

CO 2 emissions are at the same level as for concentrated solar power, with a decreasing trend. Pollutant emissions, noise, and water consumption are not major problems compared to other types of power plants. Overall, it can be concluded that the expansion of PV capacity has a very positive impact on the environment. 1. Introduction