Introduction: What are Unintended Consequences of Renewable Energy and How Can They be Predicted?

摘要: This introductory chapter describes the concept of unintended consequences, as well methods and approaches that can be applied to identify consequences renewable energy. The includes a brief introduction consequential life cycle assessment (cLCA), study rebound effects, environmental impacts, so-called impact (EIA). Also included are other forms relevant modeling, including molecular dynamics simulations (MDS). types addressed in this book defined with special attention being paid their impacts on health environment. main technologies covered also defined.