Solar energy, especially through photovoltaic systems, is a widespread and eco-friendly renewable source. Integrating life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) optimizes economic, environmental, and performance aspects for a sustainable approach. Despite growing interest, literature lacks a comprehensive review on LCCA implementation in photovoltaic systems.
Additionally, the proposed framework incorporates performance assessment, cost–benefit analysis, energy optimization, and environmental sustainability. This review highlights the critical role of LCCA in optimizing photovoltaic systems by addressing key economic, environmental, energy, and performance factors.
This review explores LCCA's significance in global photovoltaic system evaluation, encompassing performance, energy optimization, environmental impacts, and economic dimensions. Key findings show that LCCA is essential for improving economic viability and environmental sustainability.
The representative residential PV system (RPV) for 2024 has a rating of 8 kW dc (the sum of the system's module ratings). Each module has an area (with frame) of 1.9 m 2 and a rated power of 400 watts, corresponding to an efficiency of 21.1%.
Results include annual cost for each year of the analysis period, life cycle cost, and key cost indicators, such as O&M costs per kW of installed capacity or per kWh of energy delivered.
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The papers are not a detailed financial analysis of project economics. However, they do provide simple, clear metrics based on up-to-date and reliable information which can be used to evaluate the costs
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Integrating life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) optimizes economic, environmental, and performance aspects for a sustainable approach. Despite growing interest, literature lacks a
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