Table 4
Breakdown of CO2 emissions by activities (per 1 ton PV module treatment).
| Activity | GWP Impact results | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Direct CO2 emission | 673.50 | kg CO2 eq |
| CO2 due to gas combustion | 377.69 | kg CO2 eq |
| CO2 due to carbon content in modules | 295.81 | kg CO2 eq |
| Transport | 1.15 | kg CO2 eq |
| Waste treatment | 91.50 | kg CO2 eq |
| Electricity | 4.32 | kg CO2 eq |
| Chemicals | 69.99 | kg CO2 eq |
| Other inventories (water and gas as consumables) | 95.32 | kg CO2 eq |
| TOTAL | 935.77 | kg CO2 eq |
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