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The Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) has been exploring the application of the Activity Browser and Brightway framework in life cycle assessment (LCA) research, recognizing their methodological flexibility and transparency compared to conventional LCA software. This study outlines testing of Activity Browser and Brightway as a part of our research workflows, with a particular emphasis on their potential to perform the prospective LCA modeling. We reflect on the barriers encountered during adoption, including technical complexity and limited user guidance, and seek insights from the broader research community to accelerate our learning process.
As part of the Clean Energy System Transition (REPower-CEST) we are conducting a case study on the environmental impacts of offshore wind energy systems in Finland. Using Activity Browser and Brightway, we will model the life cycle of offshore wind turbines, from construction through energy production and eventually end of life. Furthermore, the study incorporates the geographical boundaries and specific environmental conditions of the Finnish maritime region. Research results will show (i) an assessment of the environmental impacts for developing wind power technologies, with a focus on offshore systems, and (ii) demonstrate the applicability of these LCA tools in assessing renewable energy technologies within a regional context and (iii) demonstrate how prospective LCA results can inform technology development and energy system planning.
The work was supported by the European Union (number 151, P5C1I2, NextGenerationEU, REPower-CEST project).
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