Advances in Environmental, Economic and Social Assessment of Energy Systems
- Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020
- 1 electronic resource (130 p.)
Open Access
The overall energy sector calls for a transformation from a fossil-based system to a low-carbon one. At a technology level, significant efforts have been made to provide energy solutions that contribute to a sustainable energy system. However, the actual suitability of these solutions is often not checked. In this sense, the assessment of energy systems from a life-cycle perspective is of paramount importance when it comes to effectively planning the energy sector. While environmental issues are commonly addressed through the use of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, the comprehensive evaluation of the economic and social aspects of energy systems often remains ignored or underdeveloped. This book consists of a set of scientific works addressing the analysis of energy systems from a (life-cycle) technical, economic, environmental and/or social standpoint. Case studies at and beyond the technology level are included, some of them involving a combination of life cycle and non-life cycle approaches for the thorough evaluation of energy systems under the umbrella of sustainability.
zinc (Zn) electrowinning (EW) activated Carbons (ACs) adsorbate liquid phase space velocity (LHSV) temperature bioeconomy life cycle assessment multi-criteria decision analysis sustainability thermal energy wood LCC optimization building energy simulation energy system optimization energy renovation historic building district district heating system biobutanol clean combustion Scilab simulations SimaPro CO2 emission fuel production management environmental impact non-edible resources for biofuel production GIS concentrated solar power solar thermochemistry life-cycle costs cost supply geographical potential sustainable alternative