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The determination of energy input requirements for the production of thin film photovoltaic modules is discussed, using CuInSe2 based cells as an example. Two fabrication technologies, thermal coevaporation and electrodeposition, are compared, assuming a 10 MW p.a. production facility. The sensitivity of energy requirement to the process parameters assumed is investigated. The effective carbon dioxide emissions for PV modules are shown to be significantly lower than those for conventional electricity generation. |
