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Table 15 Energy consumption and CO2 emission for PV module production

From: Comparative economic viability and environmental impact of PV, diesel and grid systems for large underground water pumping application (55 wells) in Jordan

PV Type

CO2 emission for PV production (Kg CO2/kWp)

Total tons of CO2 emission for each well

W25

W39

W34

W47

3403 panels (1021 kWp)

3916 panels (1175 kWp)

4226 panels (1268 kWp)

4031 panels (1209 kWp)

Mono-crystalline

360

368.0

423.0

356.0

435.0

Poly-crystalline

170

174.0

200.0

217.0

206.0

  1. Source: Krauter and Ruther (2003)