WHY
Renewable Energy with
Photovoltaic
Technology?
Producing
electricity with photovoltaic (PV) modules emits no
pollu
tion, produces no greenhouse gases, and uses no finite
fossil-
fuel resources (Petrol based). The environmental benefits of PV
are great.
But just as we say that it takes money to make money,
it
also takes energy to
save energy. The term “energy payback”
captures
this idea.
Thin-film PV modules use very little
semicon
ductor material during manufacturing. The major energy
costs
for manufacturing are the substrate on which the thin films are
placed, the film-deposition
process, and facility operation cost.
Energy payback estimates for rooftop PV systems can be provided
for your specific application with paybacks in the 7 to 10 year
range possible.
Information from the Department of
Energy
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