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Comparative evaluation of life cycle impact assessment software tools through a wind turbine case study

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  • Martínez, E.
  • Blanco, J.
  • Jiménez, E.
  • Saenz-Díez, J.C.
  • Sanz, F.

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This paper seeks to analyse the differences between environmental impact assessment software tools by examining the results that they give when applied to a multi-megawatt wind turbine.

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  • Martínez, E. & Blanco, J. & Jiménez, E. & Saenz-Díez, J.C. & Sanz, F., 2015. "Comparative evaluation of life cycle impact assessment software tools through a wind turbine case study," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 74(C), pages 237-246.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:74:y:2015:i:c:p:237-246
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2014.08.004
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