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What is the environmental impact of a multi-crystalline silicon PV system?

The environmental impact of the project is about 56–66% of other nations’ PV results. A life cycle assessment (LCA) has been performed for the grid-connected electricity generation from a metallurgical route multi-crystalline silicon (multi-Si) photovoltaic (PV) system in China.

What is the energy payback time for a multicrystalline silicon PV system?

In 2007, the embodied energy was 4354 MJ/m 2 and the energy payback time (EPBT) was 2.2 years for a multicrystalline silicon PV system under 1700 kWh/m 2 /yr of solar radiation. These results are higher than those of process-sum LCA by approximately 60%, indicating that processes excluded in process-sum LCA, such as transportation, are significant.

What is a multicrystalline silicon cell?

Multicrystalline silicon cells. Multicrystalline cells, also known as polycrystalline cells, are produced using numerous grains of monocrystalline silicon. In the manufacturing process, molten polycrystalline silicon is cast into ingots, which are subsequently cut into very thin wafers and assembled into complete cells.

How are multicrystalline cells made?

Multicrystalline cells are produced using numerous grains of monocrystalline silicon. In the manufacturing process, molten multicrystalline silicon is cast into ingots, which are subsequently cut into very thin wafers and assembled into complete cells.

What are crystalline silicon solar cells?

Crystalline silicon solar cells are today’s main photovoltaic technology, enabling the production of electricity with minimal carbon emissions and at an unprecedented low cost. This Review discusses the recent evolution of this technology, the present status of research and industrial development, and the near-future perspectives.

Is crystalline silicon the future of solar technology?

Except for niche applications (which still constitute a lot of opportunities), the status of crystalline silicon shows that a solar technology needs to go over 22% module efficiency at a cost below US$0.2 W −1 within the next 5 years to be competitive on the mass market.