The search for energy sources with higher energy efficiency and lower environmental impact has increased rapidly in recent years. This has led to the development of new approaches to calculate the net energy gain of different energy sources and transport alternatives.
The European Commission's Integrated Product Policy Communication (COM (2003)302) identified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as the "best framework for assessing the potential environmental impacts of products".
It also highlighted the necessity for a Platform on LCA and to increase the availability of quality-assured life-cycle data. The EC, through its DG Environment and JRC, responded to these needs by establishing the European Platform on Life Cycle Assessment (EPLCA).
The search for energy sources with higher energy efficiency and lower environmental impact has increased rapidly in recent years. This has led to the development of new approaches to calculate the net energy gain of different energy sources and transport alternatives.
Key factors such as energy payback ratio, energy efficiency, sustainability, etc. are important parameters when comparing life cycle energy gain and consumption for different energy sources. Also, when comparing specific power sources such as hydro, wind and solar to hydrocarbon gas and coal, discussion on CO2 footprint, and discussion on degree of renewability and sustainability should be introduced.
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Methods for decommission of offshore wind parks on the basis of the knowledge from the oil- and gas industry - Master Thesis by Martiin Urnes in Maritime Operations at HVL
Methods for decommission of offshore wind parks on the basis of the knowledge from the oil- and gas industry - Master Thesis by Martiin Urnes in Maritime Operations at HVL
