This course provides comprehensive training in applying circular economy principles and lifecycle assessment methodologies to energy systems and technologies. Participants will learn to evaluate the environmental impacts of energy projects across their entire lifecycle, from resource extraction to decommissioning and recycling. The curriculum covers LCA standards, circular design strategies, material flow analysis, and sustainable resource management specific to energy technologies. Through practical case studies and software training, learners will develop the skills to design more sustainable energy systems and support the transition to a circular economy.
Circular Economy and Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) for Energy Systems
Energy Transition and Renewable Energy
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Conduct comprehensive lifecycle assessments of energy systems
- Apply circular economy principles to energy technology design
- Evaluate material criticality and resource efficiency
- Develop circular business models for energy companies
- Calculate carbon footprints and environmental impacts
- Design for disassembly, reuse, and recycling
- Navigate LCA standards and certification systems
- Integrate circularity into product development processes
- Assess the sustainability of energy storage technologies
- Develop end-of-life management strategies for energy assets
Target Audience
- Sustainability Managers
- Product Development Engineers
- Environmental Consultants
- Circular Economy Specialists
- Energy Technology Developers
- Research and Development Staff
- Policy Analysts
- Supply Chain Managers
Methodology
- LCA software training and exercises
- Circular design workshops
- Material flow analysis case studies
- Business model development sessions
- Technology comparison exercises
- Stakeholder engagement simulations
- Mini-case studies of circular innovations
- Syndicate discussions on implementation barriers
Personal Impact
- Enhanced LCA methodology knowledge
- Improved circular design capabilities
- Stronger analytical and assessment skills
- Increased understanding of material flows
- Better sustainability evaluation competencies
- Advanced systems thinking abilities
Organizational Impact
- Reduced environmental footprint of energy systems
- Improved resource efficiency and cost savings
- Enhanced regulatory compliance and reporting
- Stronger innovation and competitive advantage
- Better risk management of material supply
- Increased alignment with circular economy goals
Course Outline
Circular Economy Fundamentals
Circular Economy Principles- Linear vs circular economic models
- Reduce, reuse, recycle, recover hierarchy
- Circular design strategies and frameworks
- Business model innovation for circularity
- Material flows in energy systems
- Critical raw materials and supply risks
- Energy-water-materials nexus
- Policy and regulatory drivers
Lifecycle Assessment Methodology
LCA Framework and Standards- ISO 14040/14044 standards
- Goal and scope definition
- System boundary setting
- Functional unit and reference flows
- Data collection and quality assessment
- Allocation methods and procedures
- Database and software tools
- Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis
Impact Assessment and Interpretation
Impact Assessment Methods- Midpoint and endpoint impact categories
- Global warming potential calculation
- Resource depletion and water use impacts
- Ecotoxicity and human health impacts
- Hotspot identification and analysis
- Comparative assertion and communication
- Critical review processes
- Limitations and uncertainty communication
Energy Technology Applications
Renewable Energy Technologies- Solar PV lifecycle assessment
- Wind turbine material flows and recycling
- Bioenergy sustainability considerations
- Geothermal and hydropower impacts
- Battery lifecycle assessment
- Critical material requirements
- Recycling and second-life applications
- Alternative storage technologies
Circular Design Strategies
Design for Circularity- Modular design and standardization
- Design for disassembly and repair
- Material selection and substitution
- Remanufacturing and refurbishment
- Product-as-a-service models
- Digital product passports
- Industrial symbiosis applications
- Biomimicry and nature-inspired design
Implementation and Business Integration
Circular Business Models- Value chain collaboration
- Reverse logistics and collection systems
- Economic assessment of circular strategies
- Risk management in circular transitions
- Change management for circular transitions
- Performance measurement and KPIs
- Stakeholder engagement strategies
- Policy and regulatory alignment
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