Solar Energy (photovoltaic)
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Advantages
- Decentralised
- No maintenance
Disadvantages
- Variable output
Economic assessment
Cost per Watt = 7 EUR (Spain, 1800) - 13 EUR (Netherlands, 900) [1][2][3].
Lifespan: 30 years[4] or longer[5].
10-20 year warranties[6].
References
- ↑ http://www.zonnepanelen.nl/metdezon-a-merk-zonnepaneel-300-watt-piek.html
- ↑ http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SolarGIS-Solar-map-Europe-en.png
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watt-peak
- ↑ http://info.cat.org.uk/questions/pv/life-expectancy-solar-PV-panels
- ↑ http://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/whats-lifespan-photovoltaic-panels
- ↑ http://solar.calfinder.com/blog/going/what-is-the-lifespan-of-photovoltaic-panels/
