Essays about: "cost contingency"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words cost contingency.

1. 1. Atypical VRE Variability in Power System Planning and Performance: Illustrated by the case studies of Guinea-Bissau and Turkey

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Albertine Potter van Loon; [2018]
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   Abstract : This study aims to identify and quantify (1) how Typical Meteorological Year (TMY)-based power systems perform when exposed to atypical variability and (2) how TMY-centric power system design differs from full variability design. A simplified least cost power system planning model, including a novel performance analysis formulation, is proposed and tested for Guinea-Bissau and Turkey, covering both main Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) technologies, solar PV and wind turbines. READ MORE

3. 2. Motives and Challenges of Offshoring

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

   Author : Faysal Alam; Mansoor Ul Hasan Butt; [2018]
   Keywords : Offshoring; Outsourcing;

   Abstract : Abstract   Aim: The aim of this study is to explore offshoring in terms of different motives, challenges, advantages and disadvantages a company face.   Method: Qualitative research method is adopted to conduct the study. The data was collected from interview questions from 11 personnel of M&F Associates with relative offshoring experience. READ MORE

4. 3. Development and Design of a portable off-grid photovoltaic system with contingency functions for rural areas : Case study Rwanda

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Shaida Faiqi; Hanna Ma; [2017]
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   Abstract : This project is initiated by Engineers without Borders at Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan(KTH) in collaboration with the non-governmental organization Rwanda Village Concept Project at the University of Rwanda. It is funded by KTH Opportunities Fund with an amount of 20 000 SEK. READ MORE

5. 4. The willingness to pay extra for environmental certificated hotels in Stockholm : a survey based master’s thesis about consumers driving characteristics towards hotels’ green work

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Sophie Nyström; [2017]
   Keywords : Willingness To Pay; Cragg’s Tobit; Contingency Valuation; Environment; Hotels; Sweden; Environmental Impacts;

   Abstract : The year 2017 has been designated “the international year of sustainable tourism for development” by the United Nations 70th General Assembly [General Assembly 2016]. Hotels have the potential to decrease the environmental impacts of their guests in their facilities. READ MORE

6. 5. No protection, nu business : An event study on stock volatility reactions to cyberattacks between 2010 and 2015 for firms listed in the USA

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Erik Collin; Gustav Juntti; [2016]
   Keywords : stock volatility; cyberattack; abnormal return; volatility; event study; information technology; US stock market; cybersecurity; reaction; financial impact; market efficiency; finance; fintech;

   Abstract : With the surge of Internet-based corporate communication, organization, andinformation management, financial markets have undergone radical transformation. Inthe interconnected economy of today, market participants are forced to acceptcyberattacks, data breaches, system failures, or security flaws as any other (varying)cost of doing business. READ MORE