A new model for environmental and economic evaluation of renewable energy systems: The case of wind turbines

Matteo M. Savino, Riccardo Manzini, Vincenzo Della Selva and Riccardo Accorsi

Applied Energy, 2017, vol. 189, issue C, 739-752

Abstract: Both scientific community and political institutions frequently stress the crucial role of energy and renewable energy systems as a key asset for global sustainable future development. Wind energy is a relevant renewable source due to its high conversion performances, achieved particularly by large scale plants. Nevertheless, the production processes, rather than the installation one, may entail relevant energy consumption, as well as the release of CO2 and other pollutants.

Keywords: Renewables; Wind turbines; Life cycle analysis; Environmental impact; Economic analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.11.124

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