| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10294295 | Renewable Energy | 2005 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
The energy and the environmental performances of one of the most common renewable technologies have been studied: the solar thermal collector for sanitary warm water demand. A life cycle assessment (LCA) has been performed following the international standards of series ISO 14040. The aim is to trace the product's eco-profile that synthesises the main energy and environmental impacts related to the whole product's life cycle. The following phases have been investigated: production and deliver of energy and raw materials, production process, installation, maintenance, disposal and transports occurring during each step. The analysis is carried out on the basis of data directly collected in an Italian factory.
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Authors
Fulvio Ardente, Giorgio Beccali, Maurizio Cellura, Valerio Lo Brano,