LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF ENERGY PROJECTS IN CONSULTING: APPROACHES AND TOOLS

This article provides a comprehensive study of methodological approaches and tools for life cycle assessment (LCA) of energy projects within the framework of consulting activities. The relevance of the study is due to the growing need for a comprehensive consideration of environmental, economic and social aspects in the planning and implementation of large energy initiatives. The work examines in detail the key stages of LCA, including defining the boundaries of the system, inventory analysis, assessing environmental impacts and interpreting the results.