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Modeling Electricity Consumption in One Click LCA

Updated over 11 months ago

The electricity data point(s) will depend on the source of the electricity. If the source is standard grid electricity, or the source is unknown, you can use a country-specific "Market for electricity" data point, e.g., Market for electricity, medium voltage (Reference product: electricity, medium voltage ).

For The International EPD System, the residual electricity mix if it is available (Europe only) should be used:

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When the source of the electricity is known, a data point for that exact source should be used. For example, if the source is hydro power, you may use the following resource: Electricity production, hydro, run-of-river (Reference product: electricity, high voltage ). If the source is wind, then perhaps you will use: Electricity production, wind, 1-3mw turbine, onshore (Reference product: electricity, high voltage ).

If the energy provided is a mix, then you would need to choose multiple data points allocated according to the share from each source:

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When a source other than grid electricity is modelled, for example renewable electricity, proof of this is required for the EPD. This can be a certificate of origin, contract, invoice, etc. that confirms the period and the source(s).

Please also note that transformation/transmissions losses may also need to be considered. This can be done by adding a percentage, e.g., 5%, to your input quantity. The percentage varies from one energy grid to the next so it is recommend to have a local reference, or use a conservative assumption.

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