“…One option is the use of PV modules as a breeder to produce the electricity that is used in the production of the same PV modules (Slesser and Hounam 1976;Gusdorf 1992). A comparison of the environmental impacts of PV modules in case their life cycle is based on the use of PV electricity in contrast to fossil electricity can elucidate potential environmental drawbacks in an early stage of development of a solar-based economy.…”