Life Cycle Assessment in Renewable Energy: Solar and Wind Perspectives

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作者
Portillo, Francisco [1 ]
Alcayde, Alfredo [1 ]
Garcia, Rosa Maria [1 ]
Fernandez-Ros, Manuel [1 ]
Gazquez, Jose Antonio [1 ]
Novas, Nuria [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Almeria, Dept Engn, ceiA3, Ctra Sacramento S-N La Canada San Urbano, Almeria 04120, Spain
关键词
life cycle assessment; renewable energy; solar energy; wind energy; environmental impact; material assessment; GREENHOUSE-GAS EMISSIONS; ASSESSMENT LCA; ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT; POWER-GENERATION; PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM; PAYBACK TIME; PV SYSTEMS; TECHNOLOGIES; IMPACTS; PERFORMANCE;
D O I
10.3390/environments11070147
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The growing urgency for sustainable energy solutions necessitates a deeper understanding of the environmental impacts of renewable technologies. This article aims to synthesize and analyze Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) in this domain, providing a comprehensive perspective. We systematically categorized 2923 articles into four sectors: (1) photovoltaic systems, (2) wind energy systems, (3) solar thermal systems, and (4) materials for auxiliary industry supporting these systems. A comparative analysis was conducted to identify methodological consistencies and disparities across these sectors. The findings reveal diverse methodological approaches and a range of environmental impacts, highlighting the complexities in assessing renewable energy systems. The article underscores the significance of material selection in photovoltaic, solar, and wind systems, providing a critical overview of the current state of LCA research in renewable energy and stressing the need for standardized methodologies. It also identifies gaps in recent research, offering insights for future studies focused on integrating environmental, economic, and social considerations in renewable energy assessments. Integrating environmental assessments provides a robust framework for making informed decisions on sustainable technologies. The findings are critical for projects that balance technological needs with sustainability goals.
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