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Results of the APolloN PRoject ANd coNceNtRAtiNg PhotovoltAic PeRsPective
FiguRE 83. Breakdown of the cumulative energy demand of the 32-cell module components
3% 1%
Steel Adhesives
4%
Coating materials
5%
Metal
5%
glass
63%
9% Aluminium
Electronics
10%
Process
FiguRE 84. Breakdown of the greenhouse gas emissions of the 32-cell module components
2% 1%
Process Adhesives
0%
6% Coating materials
Metal
7%
Steel
9%
glass
64%
11% Aluminium
Electronics
The electronics, with only 1% of the weight, contribute 11% of the greenhouse gas emissions. The steel fasteners
and brackets take up a mere 4% of the weight but contribute 7% of the greenhouse gas emissions. The 1% of
specialty or precious metals contribute 6% of the emissions.
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