Photovoltaic/wind hybrid systems: Smart technologies, materials and avoided environmental impacts considering the Spanish electricity mix
Considering the important role of smart technologies in Photovoltaic (PV)/wind hybrid systems, this article aims at presenting information about PV/wind power plants, focusing on smart technologies and environmental impacts. The goal is to fill the gaps in the literature on PV/wind systems, placing...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Country: | España |
| Institution: | Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya) |
| Repository: | Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:recercat.cat:10459.1/467511 |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2024.103920 https://hdl.handle.net/10459.1/467511 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Photovoltaic (PV) technologies Crystalline silicon Wind turbines – Steel |
| Summary: | Considering the important role of smart technologies in Photovoltaic (PV)/wind hybrid systems, this article aims at presenting information about PV/wind power plants, focusing on smart technologies and environmental impacts. The goal is to fill the gaps in the literature on PV/wind systems, placing emphasis on new technologies and environmental issues. Regarding the methodology used: i) the gaps in the literature on PV/wind systems have been identified (literature review); ii) a case study based on environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is presented. The literature review shows that there is a dearth of research on technologies such as PV/wind floating systems and small wind turbines for buildings. Moreover, there is a need for more studies on PV/wind systems with smart technologies, taking into account their life-cycle environmental impacts. The case study (LCA; software: SimaPro; database: ecoinvent) demonstrates that there are striking differences between PV and wind power plants, and the Spanish electricity mix. For instance, the CO2.eq emissions are as follows: 63, 14 and 308 g CO2.eq/kWh for a PV system, a wind turbine and the Spanish electricity mix, respectively. Information about key materials (Si; steel) and avoided impacts is also provided, shedding light on major environmental issues. |
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