Combination of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment and Multi Criteria Decision Approaches for Renewable Energies
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "B: Energy and Environment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 812
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Interests: renewable energy technologies; energy and environment; business and finance models in renewable energy; design and implementation of renewable energy technologies; innovative supply chain models in energy business; management accounting and project management
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Interests: near zero energy; energy communities; sustainable islands; sustainable and smart cities; life cycle assessment; renewable energy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In today's rapidly advancing world, sustainable development and renewable energy have become crucial to ensuring a cleaner and greener future for our planet. As the number of options regarding renewable energy and storage continues to increase, it is imperative that we evaluate renewable energy options that not only meet our energy needs but also minimize the impact on the environment. This is where the integration of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) comes into play. The combination of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) provides a robust and comprehensive approach to evaluating and selecting renewable energy technologies. By considering environmental, economic, and social aspects, as well as stakeholder preferences, decision makers can make informed choices towards a more sustainable future. The integration of LCSA and MCDA supports the identification of optimal solutions and promotes the transition to the utilization of renewable energies. As the world continues to prioritize sustainable development and combat climate change, the application of LCSA and MCDA in renewable energy decision making will become increasingly crucial.
This Special Issue aims to present and disseminate the most recent advances in areas related to sustainability, such as energy policies, electrical supply, the renewable energy supply chain, the circular economy, and the evaluation of renewable energy projects. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Integrating LCA and MCDM for comprehensive renewable energy assessment;
- Tools and software for modelling LCSA and MCDM in renewable energy assessment;
- Energy storage options for better sustainability;
- Sustainable and renewable energy supply chain;
- Renewable energy and sustainable development goals;
- Circular economy and sustainability;
- Environmental, social, and governance and LCSA assessment;
- Sustainability related to carbon capture and storage.
Dr. Adebayo Agbejule
Prof. Dr. Theocharis Tsoutsos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- renewable energy
- sustainability
- multicriteria decision making (MCDM)
- life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA)
