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'''Life cycle analysis''' (LCA) is a means of quantifying how much [[Energy]] and raw [[Material]] are used and how much (solid, liquid, and gaseous) [[Waste]] is generated at each stage of a product’s life. Ideally an LCA would include quantification of material and energy needed for<ref> J. Pearce and A. Lau, "[http:// | '''Life cycle analysis''' (LCA) is a means of quantifying how much [[Energy]] and raw [[Material]] are used and how much (solid, liquid, and gaseous) [[Waste]] is generated at each stage of a product’s life. Ideally an LCA would include quantification of material and energy needed for<ref> J. Pearce and A. Lau, "[http://www.cede.psu.edu/users/alau/ASES02_Net_Energy_PV.pdf Net Energy Analysis For Sustainable Energy Production From Silicon Based Solar Cells]", Proceedings of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Solar 2002: Sunrise on the Reliable Energy Economy, editor R. Cambell-Howe, 2002.</ref>: | ||
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Life cycle analysis (LCA) is a means of quantifying how much Energy and raw Material are used and how much (solid, liquid, and gaseous) Waste is generated at each stage of a product’s life. Ideally an LCA would include quantification of material and energy needed for[1]:
- raw material extraction,
- manufacturing of all components,
- use requirements,
- generation (if any -- e.g. Photovoltaics),
- end of use (disposal or recycling),
- and the distribution/transportation in between each stage.
Resources
- An excellent free site for doing Life Cycle Analyses
- Life Cycle Assessment Training Kit
- Many carbon footprint resources at http://ecofx.org/
References
- ↑ J. Pearce and A. Lau, "Net Energy Analysis For Sustainable Energy Production From Silicon Based Solar Cells", Proceedings of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Solar 2002: Sunrise on the Reliable Energy Economy, editor R. Cambell-Howe, 2002.