Life Cycle Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic and Coal-based Electricity Generation: Case Study Refers to Sri Lanka's Domestic Energy Consumption

Tenis Ranjan Munaweera Thanthirige; Udayanga Indunil Kumara Galappaththi; Jayawickrama Chaminda Kumara Kadabadu; Krishna Busawon; Thara Deepal Godellawatte Wedage

doi:10.1109/EFEA56675.2022.10063822

Life Cycle Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic and Coal-based Electricity Generation: Case Study Refers to Sri Lanka's Domestic Energy Consumption

Tenis Ranjan Munaweera Thanthirige, Udayanga Indunil Kumara Galappaththi, Jayawickrama Chaminda Kumara Kadabadu, Krishna Busawon, Thara Deepal Godellawatte Wedage

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Abstract

The study compares the environmental impact of coal-fired electricity generation and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for generating domestic-level electricity demand for Sri Lankan households. In Sri Lanka, the average roof size and power consumption of detachable houses were estimated to be 20-50m2 and 130kWh per month, respectively. The installation costs of on-grid, off-grid, and hybrid solar PV systems were then compared to determine the best system to install. Based on the country's economic situation and power outage trends, an offgrid solar PV system was chosen as the best solar system for domestic-level applications in Sri Lanka. Following that, a lifecycle assessment (LCA) was performed to compare the environmental impacts of using off-grid solar PV and coalpowered thermal power systems to generate 310kWh per month for 20 years. The LCA results revealed that the rooftop-installed solar PV system was the most environmentally friendly electricity generation method in Sri Lanka for domestic-level applications. The authors emphasized the significance of potential changes to the Sri Lankan National Energy Policy by implementing the NetZero vision at the local household level.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2022 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications
Subtitle of host publication	Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems, Hybrid Transportation Systems, Energy Transition, and Energy Security
Publisher	IEEE
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9798350333213
ISBN (Print)	9798350333220
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/EFEA56675.2022.10063822
Publication status	Published - 16 Dec 2022
Event	7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications, EFEA 2022 - Bagatelle Moka MU, Mauritius Duration: 14 Dec 2022 → 16 Dec 2022

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications
Publisher	IEEE
ISSN (Print)	2641-5925
ISSN (Electronic)	2688-2558

Conference

Conference	7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications, EFEA 2022
Country/Territory	Mauritius
City	Bagatelle Moka MU
Period	14/12/22 → 16/12/22

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

domestic level energy generation
lifecycle assessment
Solar PV systems
thermal power generation

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Thanthirige, T. R. M., Galappaththi, U. I. K., Kadabadu, J. C. K., Busawon, K., & Wedage, T. D. G. (2022). Life Cycle Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic and Coal-based Electricity Generation: Case Study Refers to Sri Lanka's Domestic Energy Consumption. In 2022 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems, Hybrid Transportation Systems, Energy Transition, and Energy Security (Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/EFEA56675.2022.10063822

Thanthirige, Tenis Ranjan Munaweera ; Galappaththi, Udayanga Indunil Kumara ; Kadabadu, Jayawickrama Chaminda Kumara et al. / Life Cycle Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic and Coal-based Electricity Generation : Case Study Refers to Sri Lanka's Domestic Energy Consumption. 2022 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems, Hybrid Transportation Systems, Energy Transition, and Energy Security. IEEE, 2022. (Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications).

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Life Cycle Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic and Coal-based Electricity Generation: Case Study Refers to Sri Lanka's Domestic Energy Consumption. / Thanthirige, Tenis Ranjan Munaweera; Galappaththi, Udayanga Indunil Kumara; Kadabadu, Jayawickrama Chaminda Kumara et al.
2022 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems, Hybrid Transportation Systems, Energy Transition, and Energy Security. IEEE, 2022. (Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications).

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Thanthirige TRM, Galappaththi UIK, Kadabadu JCK, Busawon K, Wedage TDG. Life Cycle Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic and Coal-based Electricity Generation: Case Study Refers to Sri Lanka's Domestic Energy Consumption. In 2022 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems, Hybrid Transportation Systems, Energy Transition, and Energy Security. IEEE. 2022. (Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications). doi: 10.1109/EFEA56675.2022.10063822

Life Cycle Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic and Coal-based Electricity Generation: Case Study Refers to Sri Lanka's Domestic Energy Consumption

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