Harmsen, J.H.M.; Roes, A.L.; Patel, M.K. - In: Energy 50 (2013) C, pp. 62-73
EROI (energy return on investment) of wind turbine technologies have been analysed. The GER of copper in a 2050 100 …% renewable energy system will be a factor 2–7 larger than it is today, depending on technological progress, the recycling rate … role even when the recycling rate is high. The future EROI of wind turbines is approximately 15% less than is currently …