What database should I use to perform LCIA of wind turbine gearbox based in China?

Question

I am studying in china and this is my first LCA project. I have to carry out LCIA of wind turbine gearbox. All the data is based in China. from raw material extraction to recycling, reuse phase. Which database should I use for this LCIA?

Answer 1

Dear Ravin,

I advise you to use (in order of preference): 

1. EcoInvent
2. Environmental Footprints (for LCIA method)
3. NEEDS
4. ELCD

Have a nice LCA,

Florent Blondin

https://florentblondin.fr/

Comments

maybe it would be good to motivate why, Florent?
Nice website, btw, but in "Mon expertise" it says still "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo." - off topic, I know (as maybe the link, though)

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Thank you Andreas for your comment and your visit on my website. I updated my website thanks to your advice.
My answer was too quick. I did not notice it was for a chinese context. Then, Ravin, I do not know which is the best for you. You can perhaps use these european databases and adapt the energy mix of china...
Best regards,
Florent