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12. Sustainability and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic-Generation Systems in ASEAN Countries

Authors : Norasikin Ahmad Ludin, Nurfarhana Alyssa Ahmad Affandi, Norul Hisham Hamid, Mirratul Mukminah Junedi, Kathleen Purvis-Roberts, Sufian Jusof

Published in: Energy Sustainability and Climate Change in ASEAN

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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Solar energy is a renewable source that can help the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region realise its 23% renewable energy target by 2025. However, its development is slow due to a lack of awareness and funds. Many financial institutions are willing to invest in renewable energy projects, but data reliability has been a concern. Approaches that can be used to gather and to analyse data, therefore, should be identified to attract investors towards renewable energy. Quantitative analyses could also help governments more accurately develop reusable energy plans and integrate the procurement of reliable renewable energy systems into them. This study aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the environmental and economic impacts of various types of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems (e.g., stand-alone, rooftop, and solar farm) by using sustainable quantitative approaches, such as life-cycle analysis and life-cycle cost analysis. Data normalisation was also conducted to compare the performance of each system. It was found that the solar PV rooftop system has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions, life-cycle cost, and levelised cost of energy. This study then offers policy recommendations to attract high, sustainable green investment to the region.

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Title: Sustainability and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic-Generation Systems in ASEAN Countries
Authors: Norasikin Ahmad Ludin
Nurfarhana Alyssa Ahmad Affandi
Norul Hisham Hamid
Mirratul Mukminah Junedi
Kathleen Purvis-Roberts
Sufian Jusof
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Book: Energy Sustainability and Climate Change in ASEAN
Print ISBN: 978-981-16-1999-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-16-2000-3

Copyright Year: 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2000-3_12

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