Installations of solar PV to prevent CO2 emissions for schools in Hampshire

Abstract

When it comes to renewable energy sources, solar power systems have received the most attention over the past 10 years since they are believed to be an effective way to combat climate change. In this study, heat demand determined for selected two school buildings by using TRNSYS 18 and CO2 emission life cycle assessment for solar panels have been calculated. It has been determined how much CO2 emissions would be avoided until 2050 if a PV with a 1 kWp capacity is constructed using data on the national grid’s CO2 intensity. As a result of the calculations, the amount of CO2 to be avoided is 1443 kg CO2 between 2020 and 2050. It is estimated that a PV farm built in China saves −890 kg of CO2, while a PV farm built in the EU saves −24 kg. After investigations, instillation of PV farm is not enough to prevent CO2 emissions in the Hampshire region because the average number of sunny days is less.