Material requirements of global electricity sector pathways to 2050 and associated greenhouse gas emissions

Transforming and expanding the electricity sector are key for climate change mitigation and alleviation of energy poverty. Future energy systems based on renewable energy sources may reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions but could require more materials during construction. We assess this trade-off...

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Main Authors: Haberl, H. (Author), Kalt, G. (Author), Krausmann, F. (Author), Thunshirn, P. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 2022
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