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1. Fundamentals of Renewable Energy
2. Solar Energy Systems
3. Wind Energy Systems
4. Hydropower Systems
5. Geothermal Energy Systems
6. Biomass and Bioenergy Systems
7. Ocean Energy Systems
8. Energy Storage Technologies
9. Grid Integration and System Management
10. Economics and Policy
11. Environmental and Social Considerations
11.
Environmental and Social Considerations
11.1.
Life Cycle Assessment
11.1.1.
LCA Methodology
11.1.1.1.
Goal and Scope Definition
11.1.1.2.
Inventory Analysis
11.1.1.3.
Impact Assessment
11.1.1.4.
Interpretation
11.1.2.
Environmental Impact Categories
11.1.2.1.
Climate Change Potential
11.1.2.2.
Acidification Potential
11.1.2.3.
Eutrophication Potential
11.1.2.4.
Resource Depletion
11.1.3.
Energy Payback Time
11.1.3.1.
Calculation Methods
11.1.3.2.
Technology Comparisons
11.1.3.3.
Improvement Strategies
11.1.4.
Material Flow Analysis
11.1.4.1.
Raw Material Requirements
11.1.4.2.
Manufacturing Impacts
11.1.4.3.
End-of-Life Management
11.2.
Environmental Impacts
11.2.1.
Land Use Requirements
11.2.1.1.
Direct Land Use
11.2.1.2.
Indirect Land Use
11.2.1.3.
Land Use Efficiency
11.2.2.
Water Resource Impacts
11.2.2.1.
Water Consumption
11.2.2.2.
Water Quality Effects
11.2.2.3.
Aquatic Ecosystem Impacts
11.2.3.
Biodiversity Effects
11.2.3.1.
Habitat Fragmentation
11.2.3.2.
Species Impacts
11.2.3.3.
Ecosystem Services
11.2.4.
Air Quality Impacts
11.2.4.1.
Emissions During Operation
11.2.4.2.
Manufacturing Emissions
11.2.4.3.
Comparison with Alternatives
11.3.
Social Considerations
11.3.1.
Community Engagement
11.3.1.1.
Stakeholder Identification
11.3.1.2.
Consultation Processes
11.3.1.3.
Benefit Sharing
11.3.2.
Social Acceptance
11.3.2.1.
Public Perception
11.3.2.2.
NIMBY Issues
11.3.2.3.
Communication Strategies
11.3.3.
Employment Effects
11.3.3.1.
Job Creation
11.3.3.2.
Skill Requirements
11.3.3.3.
Regional Development
11.3.4.
Energy Justice
11.3.4.1.
Energy Access
11.3.4.2.
Affordability
11.3.4.3.
Distributional Effects
11.4.
Sustainability Assessment
11.4.1.
Sustainability Indicators
11.4.1.1.
Environmental Indicators
11.4.1.2.
Economic Indicators
11.4.1.3.
Social Indicators
11.4.2.
Circular Economy Principles
11.4.2.1.
Resource Efficiency
11.4.2.2.
Waste Minimization
11.4.2.3.
Recycling and Reuse
11.4.3.
Future Sustainability Challenges
11.4.3.1.
Material Scarcity
11.4.3.2.
Technology Evolution
11.4.3.3.
System Integration
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1. Fundamentals of Renewable Energy