Life Cycle Assessment and Intelligent Energy Systems – a Review of Tools for Sustainable Development

XVII International Conference on Systems, Automatic Control and Measurements, SAUM 2024 (pp. 197-201)

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Milena Rajić , Maria Tsami , Zorana Stanković , Peđa Milosavljević

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DOI:  10.46793/SAUM24.197R

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

This paper reviews digital tools for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) within intelligent energy systems, examining their role in supporting sustainable development across energy applications. Commonly used LCA tools, such as GaBi, SimaPro, and OpenLCA, are analyzed in terms of their functionality, database support, and applicability within various energy contexts. Each tool’s strengths and limitations are analyzed, with GaBi and SimaPro offering datasets and scenario analysis, while OpenLCA presents a cost-effective, open-source option with visualization capabilities. Specialized tools like GREET are highlighted for their proficiency in fuel cycle analysis, important for assessing biofuels and hydrogen, while EIO-LCA provides insights into the indirect impacts across supply chains. The review finds that LCA tools are used in improving decision-making by providing actionable insights into the lifecycle impacts of energy technologies.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), intelligent energy systems, sustainable development, renewable energy, environmental impact assessment

ПРОЈЕКАТ/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This research was financially supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia (Contract No. 451-451-03-65/2024-03). This research was supported by the COST actions CA20133 – Cross-Border Transfer and Development of Sustainable Resource Recovery Strategies Towards Zero Waste and the COST actions CA20109 – Modular Energy Islands for Sustainability and Resilience.

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