Modeling a PV system from Chinese production to use in Germany
A rooftop PV system study connects Chinese production data with electricity generation in Germany.
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Chinese life cycle data from silicon to photovoltaic modules
Explore silicon materials, wafers, cells, modules and supporting materials. Match technology, dimensions and module construction to your bill of materials and production inputs.
Products and materials across photovoltaic manufacturing
Silicon feedstock and wafers
Solar-grade polysilicon, monocrystalline and multicrystalline wafers, alongside quartz, industrial silicon and wire-slicing materials.
Photovoltaic cells
PERC, TOPCon, HJT and multicrystalline-silicon cells, categorized by wafer type and dimensional specifications.
Crystalline-silicon and thin-film modules
Single-glass and double-glass crystalline-silicon modules, alongside CIGS, cadmium telluride (CdTe) and amorphous silicon thin-film modules.
Glass and encapsulation materials
Photovoltaic glass, EVA, POE and PVB encapsulant films, and fluorine-free backsheets, complete with thickness specifications for glass datasets.
Conductive materials and installation components
Silver and aluminium pastes, ribbon, junction boxes, module frames, target materials, mounting structures and string inverters.
Match photovoltaic data to your product configuration
Technology routes & product specifications
Match cell technology, wafer type, size and module construction. Verify the exact combination rather than assuming every variant exists.
Bill of materials & inputs
Match cells, glass, encapsulants, backsheets, frames and other inputs separately, using quantities from the actual module design.
Module dataset boundaries
When using a module dataset directly, check included materials and manufacturing before adding separate inputs.
Geography & system-model coverage
Ensure required datasets match your target geography and system model. Availability under a Cut-off model does not automatically imply coverage in alternative system models.
Environmental Assessments from PV Modules to Systems
Related use cases
Three ways to get the data
Search online, get a data package or connect your platform. Confirm the scope and licence for your intended use.
Online access
Search and view Photovoltaic Database datasets in HIQ QUERY.
Data packages
Obtain HiQLCD data in ILCD or CSV formats, including EF-compliant ILCD. Confirm files available for your selected product and version.
API access
Retrieve dataset records and available GWP results through the API. Confirm available content and permissions for this database.
Use the data in your workflow
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Your existing LCA software
Use HiQLCD data packages in openLCA, SimaPro or GaBi, with the appropriate format for your software.
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Your own platform
Integrate delivered data files, or connect search, matching and data-retrieval APIs to your application.
