Water Resource Challenges in the Renewable Energy Transition: A Life Cycle and Climate Nexus Perspective

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Some renewable energy technologies, particularly hydropower and biomass, significantly affect water resources and ecosystems.
The study highlights the high-water footprint of certain green energy technologies in their operational phases.
This observational analysis explores the intertwining of water availability, climate change, and renewable energy generation efficiency.
Integrated governance is essential for balancing water use and energy development, especially in water-stressed environments.

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This analysis finds that renewable energy technologies impact water resources, suggesting integrated policymaking is necessary.

Jonathan L. Chang (2025) studied this question.

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