Essays about: "Solar street lighting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Solar street lighting.

  1. 1. Bring Light to Gaza. An exploration of solar and ecologically-sensitive light programs for the Deir al-Balah refugee camp

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Abigail Benouaich; [2020]
    Keywords : Solar street lighting; light and urban space; light for protection; light for accessibility; light and social behaviour; psychosocial impact; clean energy access; equitable social environment;

    Abstract : In Gaza, daily blackouts have lasted for over eleven years. Until recently, Palestinian families have received only four hours of power each day. Since Israel’s withdrawal from the region in 2005, the political discourse around the Right of Return has forced refugees to live in terrible conditions and darkness. READ MORE

  3. 2. Solar access potential affected by urban planning and building design – A parametric study in the urban context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Yuncong Li; Yiting Tian; [2020]
    Keywords : Daylight; urban planning; solar access potential; sun hours; vertical sky component; vertical daylight illuminance; solar irradiation; parametric analysis; Berlin; Copenhagen; Hong Kong; Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the initial stage of planning, considering the solar impact of urban layout on the building can effectively avoid some irreversible design issues, improve the indoor environment, and reduce energy demand. The typical architectural models of three representative cities (Copenhagen, Berlin and Hong Kong) were selected as the analysis cases in this study. READ MORE

  4. 3. FASCOM: Smart cities exploration and Urban Lab selection for a successful implementation

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Charles De Brosses; [2016]
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    Abstract : As the world of smart cities is expanding at an accelerated pace, companies need to understand and evaluate the opportunities that open up to them. The solar street light: FASCOM has been created by SIARQ to facilitate the transition from a city to a smart city. READ MORE

  5. 4. To Electrify a Flood Affected Village in Sajawal, Pakistan by Utilizing the Available Renewable Energy Resources

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Amna Waheed; [2014]
    Keywords : Power generation; Solar energy; Wind energy; Sustainability; Renewable energy system design; Energy conversion.;

    Abstract : Pakistan, though being one of the most rich in renewable energy resources, faces serious energy crises and has a shortfall of about 6 GW electric energy. Most of the resources are untapped until today. The fuel for electricity production is being imported and is of high cost. READ MORE

  6. 5. Renewable energy – and water system in South Africa, as part of RDP-housing projects. Economical, technical and ecological comparison

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Clara Norell; [2010]
    Keywords : Sustainable; Housing; Ecological; Economical; Social; Technical; Urban; development;

    Abstract : SammanfattningDenna studie syftar till att undersöka tekniska möjligheter, kunskaper samtviljan till ett byggande för hållbar utveckling i SydafrikaFörfattaren har genom MFS (mindre fältstudie) undersökt möjligheternaför att skapa mer hållbara hus ekologiska hus, för att sedermera kunna skapa"ekobyar" istället för som det idag, fortfarande byggs enligt den förlegadeapartheidarkitekturens struktur; "one house one plot township".The Department of Housing har sedan 1994 byggt över 2. READ MORE