Life Cycle Assessment of Energy Systems and Sustainable Energy Technologies, 1st ed. 2019
The Italian Experience
Green Energy and Technology Series

Language: English

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This book deals with the application of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to sustainable energy systems and technologies. It reviews the state-of-the-art of the Italian experiences on the LCA applied to energy, and the most recent results from research in this field, with a particular focus on renewables, bio-energy and sustainable solutions. 

The contributors describe in detail the applications of LCA to various energy system topics, including: 

?             electricity production, smart energy grids and energy storage systems;
?             renewable energy production from biomass;
?             production of biodiesel from microalgae;
?             environmental impacts of biomass power plants; and
?             geothermal energy production. 

These topics are supported by critical reviews and case studies, with discussions of Italian examples, demonstrating LCA?s application to various energy systems. A particular focus is placed on bio-energies and bio-energy systems, demonstrating how LCA can be used for optimal bio-energy production. 

This book offers an opportunity for researchers and advanced practitioners in the field of LCA to learn more about the application of LCA methodology to energy systems and technologies. It will also be of interest to students, as it enables them to understand the environmental impacts of energy systems and sustainable energy technologies, through the analysis of their life cycles.

Part I: LCA Applied to the Energy Sector: State of the Art and Case Studies.- 1. Energy Efficiency of Renewable: State of the Art.- 2. Life Cycle Assessment of Electricity Generation Scenarios in Italy.- 3. LCA of Photovoltaic Solutions in the Italian Context.- 4. Geothermal Energy Production in Italy: an LCA Approach for Environmental Performance Optimization.- 5. Simulation and Eco-efficiency Optimization of Smart Energy Grids.- 6. LCA of a Vanadium Redox-flow Battery for Energy Production from Renewable Sources.- Part II: LCA Applied to Bio-energy: State of the Art and Case Studies.- 1. Life Cycle Assessment of Renewable Energy Production from Biomass.- 2. LCA for Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Biomass Power Plants: a Regional Approach.- 3. Energy and Environmental Assessments of Agro-biogas Supply Chains for Energy Generation: A Comprehensive Review.- 4. A Review on Potential Candidate Lignocellulosic Feedstock for Bio-energy Supply Chain.- 5. Life Cycle Assessments of Waste-Based Biorefineries - A Critical Review.- 6. Title to be determined.- 7. Life Cycle Analysis of the Production of Biodiesel from Microalgae.- 8. Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Study on Environmental Impact of Oil Production from Micro-algae and Terrestrial Oilseed Crops.
RICCARDO BASOSI 

Senior Full Professor of Physical Chemistry & Lecturer of Sustainable & Efficient Energy at Dept. of Excellence Biotechnology, Chemistry & Pharmacy, Univ. of Siena, Italy; ViceRector for Energy, Director of PhD Course in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Since 2013 Italian Representative in Energy Committee of HORIZON 2020. MIUR Delegate for the SET Plan and in the Mission Innovation Inter-Ministry Task Force. Scientific Advisor of Italian  Presidency of Minister Council (2007-08). Advisor for Energy of  MIUR Ministry at G7 Berlin (October 2015) , Kyoto, (April 2016) and Torino, (Sept.2017). Member of Technical Table of Presidency of Minister Council on "De-carbonization of Italian Economy". Appointed by MISE as National Expert for IEA/EGRD. Since October 2017 Member of ENEA National CTS.

In the 80s Visiting Prof of Molecular Biophysics at the Nat. Biom. ESR Center Milwaukee,WIS, USA. National coordinator of PRIN Projects and EU Projects. Author of more than 300 papers in international journals of physical chemistry, biophysics and energy. In the last  15 years active in research on LCA of Energy Processes & Renewable Sources and Complex Systems. 

Member of Editorial Board of  QUALE ENERGIA (SINCE 2000), MASTERHEAD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF  ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY  (SINCE 2009)- EDITORIAL BOARD BIOCATALYSIS (SINCE 2014)-EDITORIAL BOARD INTERNATIONAL   JOURNAL OF SOLAR ENERGY RESEARCH (JSER) SINCE 2016-GUEST EDITOR  FOR EES (  ENERGY POLICY , ENERGY)

Fellow of RSC (UK) and of International EPR Soc, of ACS and AAAS. Recipient of 2014 SCI Gold Medal for excellent achievements in the field of energy and environment. Co-recipient of the World Energy Globe Award 2014. Chairman of the VIII SET Plan Conference in the frame of Italian EU Presidency, Dec 2014.

Shows how LCA can be used for optimal bio-energy production

Surveys exhaustively the energy system in Italy

Provides critical reviews and case studies