Johanna Pucker-Singer (Author), Christian Aichberger (Author), Jernej Zupančič (Author), Camilla Neumann (Author), David Neil Bird (Author), Gerfried Jungmeier (Author), Andrej Gubina (Author), Andreas Tuerk (Author)

Abstract

The goal to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is spurring interest in renewable energy systems from time-varying sources (e.g., photovoltaics, wind) and these can require batteries to help load balancing. However, the batteries themselves add additional GHG emissions to the electricity system in all its life cycle phases. This article begins by investigating the GHG emissions for the manufacturing of two stationary lithium-ion batteries, comparing production in Europe, US and China. Next, we analyze how the installation and operation of these batteries change the GHG emissions of the electricity supply in two pilot sites. Life cycle assessment is used for GHG emissions calculation. The regional comparison on GHG emissions of battery manufacturing shows that primary aluminum, cathode paste and battery cell production are the principal components of the GHG emissions of battery manufacturing. Regional variations are linked mainly to high grid electricity demand and regional changes in the electricity mixes, resulting in base values of 77 kg CO$_2$-eq/kWh to 153 kg CO$_2$-eq/kWh battery capacity. The assessment of two pilot sites shows that the implementation of batteries can lead to GHG emission savings of up to 77%, if their operation enables an increase in renewable energy sources in the electricity system.

Keywords

emisije toplogrednih plinov;vpliv shranjevalnikov energije;LCA analiza;obnovljivi viri energije;greenhouse gas emissions;energy storage impact;LCA analysis;renewables;

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Language: English
Year of publishing:
Typology: 1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization: UL FE - Faculty of Electrical Engineering
UDC: 620.9
COBISS: 66158339 Link will open in a new window
ISSN: 2071-1050
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Secondary language: Slovenian
Secondary keywords: emisije toplogrednih plinov;vpliv shranjevalnikov energije;LCA analiza;obnovljivi viri energije;
Type (COBISS): Article
Pages: str. 1-19
Volume: ǂiss. ǂ11
Issue: 6330
Chronology: Jun.-1 2021
DOI: 10.3390/su13116330
ID: 14825818