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Table 2
Specific emission intensities and plant lifetimes for different energy generation and storage technologies.
| Technology | Specific emissions EI | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Roof top solar PV | 1.8424 × 106 kg/MW | Good et al. [37] |
| Utility scale solar PV | 1.8424 × 106 kg/MW | Good et al. [37] |
| Wind | 1.2749 × 106 kg/MW | Kumar et al. [38] |
| Storage | 75000 kgCO2e/MWh capacity | Larcher and Tarascon [39] |
| Coal | 950 kgCO2e/MWh | Kelp and Dundas [40] |
| Gas | 600 kgCO2e/MWh | Kelp and Dundas [40] |
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