Environmental assessment and guidance for the future offshore wind energy development

Author(s):
Li, C.
Published
2023
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

This thesis aims to address offshore wind energy (OWE)-related environmental impacts. It includes the future material demand for the manufacturing of OWE turbines and foundations, the cradle-to-the-grave environmental impacts of global OWE development, the impacts on marine biodiversity, and other impacts on the environment.

Offshore wind turbines and foundationsRare earth elementsRecyclingCircular designProspective life cycle assessmentScenario analysisMarine ecosystemSeabed occupationArtificial reefsSpatial analysis
Defense date
2023-11-29
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Tukker, A.; Steubing, B.R.P.
Advisor(s)
Mogollón, J.M.
Committee member(s)
Vijver, M.G.; Kleijn, E.G.M.; Terzi, D. von; Watson, S.J.; Blanco Rocha, C.F.; Si, Y.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Faculty of Science, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/3665462
ISBN(s)
9789051912968