Sustainability Analysis of Residential Photovoltaic Systems: A Life Cycle Assessment Approach
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
11-2023
Abstract
Renewable energy has emerged as a prominent topic in dialogues about energy production sustainability in the Philippines. This is mostly attributed to the excessive dependence of the country on imported petroleum and fossil fuels, which are well recognized for their detrimental effects on the environment. Solar energy is often acknowledged as a very accessible kind of renewable energy, especially in tropical nations like the Philippines, owing to the country's abundant sun irradiation levels throughout the year. Despite the significant progress made in solar technology and its effective implementation in residential environments, some limits continue because of constraints associated with photovoltaic technology, economic feasibility, and environmental implications. The use of the life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodology offers a structured framework for the examination and evaluation of the sustainability aspects pertaining to residential PV systems. This research does this by investigating PV systems throughout their lifecycle, starting with the selection of materials, manufacturing process, operation, and maintenance, and concluding with the environmental impacts at the end-of-life phase. Subsequently, this paper will also discuss the policy implications arising from the study results. The research aims to provide valuable insights into PV residential systems in the Philippines and aspires to contribute to policy-relevant literature in this field.
Recommended Citation
L. G. C. Caballa and K. H. A. Recto, "Sustainability Analysis of Residential Photovoltaic Systems: A Life Cycle Assessment Approach," 2023 IEEE 15th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management (HNICEM), Coron, Palawan, Philippines, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/HNICEM60674.2023.10589005.
