Title: Investigation of the effect of solar energy use in buildings on reducing carbon dioxide emissions

Authors: Ebru Hancioğlu

Addresses: Geothermal Energy Research and Application Center, Izmir Institute of Technology, 35430, Urla, Turkey

Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine the reduction in CO₂ emissions by using solar modules. In the article, the energy analysis of Narldere Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Centre (NNHRM) an exemplary public building in Izmir, was discussed. In this study, it was determined that if 1,500 kWp PV Panels were used, approximately 63.58% of the facility's electricity needs would be met by PV panels. It was revealed that by using the use of PV panels, an improvement of 6.98% in primary energy, 12.27% in CO₂ emissions and 7.51% in PER would be achieved. The repayment period is calculated as 7.1 years.

Keywords: energy analysis; solar energy; energy consumption; CO₂ emission.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2025.145091

International Journal of Global Warming, 2025 Vol.35 No.2/3/4, pp.173 - 185

Received: 13 Jul 2023
Accepted: 21 Jan 2024
Published online: 19 Mar 2025 *

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