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LCA of Mixed Generation Systems in Singapore: Implications for National Policy Making

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  • Hsien H. Khoo

    (Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment, 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Singapore)

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The decarbonization of electrical power generation systems is one of Singapore’s national political agendas to reduce national greenhouse emissions. LCA is applied to assess the trade-offs of national implementation of electricity generation from conventional fossil-fuel power plants, compared to low-carbon alternatives. The first aim of LCA is to quantify the emission inventory of national electrical generation within the geographical boundary of Singapore, and next to generate the potential environmental impacts of Global Warming Potential, Acidification, and Eutrophication. Various scenarios are tested for a projected diversity of fuel resource mixes considered for years 2030 and 2040 and a hypothetical scenario where 100% renewable energy is employed and imported as the nation transitions towards a low-carbon energy future. Further discussions on the additional LCA model indicators should be included for the potential of low-carbon hydrogen application.

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  • Hsien H. Khoo, 2022. "LCA of Mixed Generation Systems in Singapore: Implications for National Policy Making," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(24), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:24:p:9272-:d:995999
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