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TEMPS RETOUR ENERGETIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-08-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cells and Batteries
- Solar Energy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- energy payback
1, record 1, English, energy%20payback
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- energy amortization period 1, record 1, English, energy%20amortization%20period
correct
- energy pay-back time 2, record 1, English, energy%20pay%2Dback%20time
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, English, - energy%20payback
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
After this period, the system has a positive energy balance. 1, record 1, English, - energy%20payback
Record 1, Key term(s)
- energy pay-back
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Piles et accumulateurs
- Énergie solaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- temps de retour énergétique
1, record 1, French, temps%20de%20retour%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] temps nécessaire à une cellule [ou un système photovoltaïque] pour produire une énergie égale à celle dépensée pour sa fabrication [...] 2, record 1, French, - temps%20de%20retour%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Solar Energy
- Economic Planning
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- energy payback time
1, record 2, English, energy%20payback%20time
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time required for any energy producing system or device to produce as much useful energy as was consumed in its manufacture and construction. 1, record 2, English, - energy%20payback%20time
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For PV the energy payback times is 2 to 4 years. 1, record 2, English, - energy%20payback%20time
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Énergie solaire
- Planification économique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- temps de retour énergétique
1, record 2, French, temps%20de%20retour%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- temps de retour d'énergie 2, record 2, French, temps%20de%20retour%20d%27%C3%A9nergie
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période de temps nécessaire à un système ou dispositif de production d'énergie pour générer la quantité d'énergie utile consommée pour sa fabrication. 3, record 2, French, - temps%20de%20retour%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On estime entre 2 et 4 ans le temps de retour énergétique pour un système photovoltaïque. 3, record 2, French, - temps%20de%20retour%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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