Analysis of the impacts of transferring a photovoltaic modules manufacturing facility

• Published in: Solar energy materials and solar cells Vol. 75; no. 3; pp. 519 - 528
• Main Authors: Menna, P, Ciorba, U, Pauli, F, Komoto, K, Kato, K, Song, J, Kurokawa, K
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.02.2003; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Economic impact; Energy; Equipments, installations and applications; Exact sciences and technology; Job creation; Manufacturing initiative; Morocco; Natural energy; Photovoltaic conversion; Photovoltaics; Solar energy; Technology transfer; Morocco; Africa; Economic impact; Morocco; Manufacturing initiative; Job creation; Technology transfer; Photovoltaics; Socioeconomic impact; Input output analysis; Photovoltaic array; Photovoltaic system; Industrial plant; Manufacturing; Cost analysis
• ISSN: 0927-0248; 1879-3398
• DOI: 10.1016/S0927-0248(02)00195-2

The socio-economic impact of transferring a photovoltaic module manufacturing facility was analysed based on a detailed cost analysis and input/output methodology. We assumed to operate a technology transfer of 5 MW p/yr modules manufacturing facility to Morocco. In this case, the value of induced production amounted to Euro 22.3 million, 1.4 times the total cost and the induced employees was 489 man-years, more than 5 times the required employees at the facility. If cells were produced locally, an induced production coefficient of 3.5 would result and 2570 jobs would be created.