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This lecture introduces the concept of comparing energy systems in terms of economic costs and environmental impacts, focusing on energy key performance indicators to monitor, analyze, and benchmark different conversion technologies. It also covers the basics of thermodynamics, the application of the first and second law of thermodynamics in energy systems, and determining efficiencies for various thermodynamic systems.