Estimates of Air and Water Pollutants and Energy Consumption from the Production of Raw Materials Used in Wind-Energy Systems

摘要

Data are presented which quantify the energy and environmental impacts associated with the manufacture of wind energy system components. The components are examined in terms of the basic materials used: steel, aluminum, copper, fiberglass, concrete and wood. Impact data quantify energy consumption, air and water pollutant emissions, solid waste generation, and transportation impacts per 1000 pounds of product made from each material. The detailed industrial process data from which total material impacts were calculated are appended for each material.