Essays about: "challenges in distribution of services"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 57 essays containing the words challenges in distribution of services.

  1. 21. The green wedges of Stockholm - past, present and future : Development over time, changes in distribution and inclusion in urban planning

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Frida Orveland; [2019]
    Keywords : green wedges; urban planning; sustainable development; nature protection; resilient cities; gröna kilar; hållbara städer;

    Abstract : With an increasing urban population, urban areas around the world face great challenges in sustaining its inhabitants without losing its natural values. Fragmentation of the urban green areas is inevitable, causing the biodiversity to decline and the ecosystem services to weaken. READ MORE

  3. 22. Crop diversity in Scania : geographical and cognitive mapping

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Shaktima López Hösel; [2019]
    Keywords : crop diversity; agroecology; food systems; ecosystem services; resilience; farmer s motivations; geographical information systems; self-determination theory; cognitive mapping;

    Abstract : Modern agriculture is characterized by large scale and large-scale farming of a few crops, which rely heavily on external inputs. These kinds of intensive and specialized farming systems are contributing to exceeding the planetary boundaries for our ecosystems. READ MORE

  4. 23. Optimisation of charging strategies and energy storage operation for a solar driven charging station

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Jindan Gong; [2019]
    Keywords : Electric vehicle EV ; charging station; decentralized energy resources; linear programming; charging strategies; energy storage; energy system modelling; Elbilar; laddinfrastruktur; distribuerad elproduktion; linjärprogrammering; laddstrategier; energilager; förnybara energisystem;

    Abstract : The Swedish energy sector is undergoing transformational changes. Along with a rapid growth of renewables and a shift towards electromobility, the transformation is expected to bring challenges to the power system in terms of grid instability and capacity deficiency. READ MORE

  5. 24. Distributed energy resources in Sweden : The challenges faced by market actors that are developing business models

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Niklas Ersson; [2019]
    Keywords : Business Models; Electricity Market; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy.; Affärsmodeller; Elmarknad; Energieffektivitet; Förnybar energi.;

    Abstract : The electricity sector has traditionally been constructed for large scale generation and distribution from the high-voltage to the low-voltage network. Transition is however underway; intermittent power generation has become less expensive and nuclear power plants are set to close down. READ MORE

  6. 25. Where-Else : Creating a dialogue tool to enhance green space allocation for the mitigation of noise and water runoff in urban settings.

    University essay from KTH/Strategiska hållbarhetsstudier

    Author : Elsemieke Jolien Juffer; [2018]
    Keywords : climate change; resilience; dialogue; urbanisation; water; sound.;

    Abstract : Cities around the world encounter global challenges, of which climate change is one. Urbanisation is resulting in inflexible land uses that are hard to reverse and cause fragmentation of green areas, which therefore decline in quality and contribute to the cities’ vulnerability to climate change. READ MORE