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Record 1 2008-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cells and Batteries
  • Solar Energy
DEF

[A period of time that corresponds to] how long a [solar energy] system needs to generate the energy needed to equal that consumed for its manufacture and installation.

OBS

After this period, the system has a positive energy balance.

Key term(s)
  • energy pay-back

French

Domaine(s)
  • Piles et accumulateurs
  • Énergie solaire
DEF

[...] temps nécessaire à une cellule [ou un système photovoltaïque] pour produire une énergie égale à celle dépensée pour sa fabrication [...]

Spanish

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